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In politics since 1937, Controller Allan Lamport helps put up the sign on his new campaign head-quarters and finds his name misspelled
In politics since 1937, Controller Allan Lamport helps put up the sign on his new campaign head-quarters and finds his name misspelled

In politics since 1937, Controller Allan Lamport helps put up the sign on his new campaign head-quarters and finds his name misspelled

Date10/9/1969
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0061167F
Close quarters: Ron Sutter of the Philadelphia Flyers finds his situation a little tight early in last night's National Hockey League game at the Gardens as goaltender Ken Wregget and defenceman Chris Kotsopoulos of the Maple Leafs send him to the ice
Close quarters: Ron Sutter of the Philadelphia Flyers finds his situation a little tight early in last night's National Hockey League game at the Gardens as goaltender Ken Wregget and defenceman Chris Kotsopoulos of the Maple Leafs send him to the ice
11/19/1986
At his last working City Counicl meeting Alderman Allan Lamport (right), who is retiring after 38 years in politics, relaxes with long-time associates
At his last working City Counicl meeting Alderman Allan Lamport (right), who is retiring after 38 years in politics, relaxes with long-time associates
11/23/1972
A thief and his victim face each other: Ron Darling, right, lost $2,400 when cheques were forged over his name. David, left, one of the men who did it, is working to pay back part of that money. He holds a job by day and lives in special quarters by night as part of a program new to Metro.
A thief and his victim face each other: Ron Darling, right, lost $2,400 when cheques were forged over his name. David, left, one of the men who did it, is working to pay back part of that money. He holds a job by day and lives in special quarters by night as part of a program new to Metro.
7/4/1978
Alan Lamport controller and former Toronto mayor: I am very much in favor of party politics in municipal affairs, but in order to have it work on the party system, as it does federally and provincially, legislation would have to be provided for the jurisdiction of operation and the controls - but keeping cost within reason and operation administration problems under control
Alan Lamport controller and former Toronto mayor: I am very much in favor of party politics in municipal affairs, but in order to have it work on the party system, as it does federally and provincially, legislation would have to be provided for the jurisdiction of operation and the controls - but keeping cost within reason and operation administration problems under control
3/1/1969
Metro Chairman Albert Campbell finds evergreen branches a little prickly as he helps his wife Helen and son David, 23, with the Christmas decorating c(...)
Metro Chairman Albert Campbell finds evergreen branches a little prickly as he helps his wife Helen and son David, 23, with the Christmas decorating c(...)
12/24/1971
Allan Lamport. Politics is my golf
Allan Lamport. Politics is my golf
12/8/1962
Piles of scrapbooks chronicling 36 exciting years of politics await the attention of Allan Lamport, Toronto alderman and former mayor
Piles of scrapbooks chronicling 36 exciting years of politics await the attention of Allan Lamport, Toronto alderman and former mayor
11/17/1972
His own supplier: Grant Darbyson shows workers how to press seam in new manufacturing quarters which supply two thirds of the clothing sold in his 33-store chain Darby's Great Hang-Ups Ltd. and Foxmoor Inc. The building, an old paint factory, is located o
His own supplier: Grant Darbyson shows workers how to press seam in new manufacturing quarters which supply two thirds of the clothing sold in his 33-store chain Darby's Great Hang-Ups Ltd. and Foxmoor Inc. The building, an old paint factory, is located o
8/16/1979
Now to work: After his defeat last night: Paul Hunt, North York's 33-year-old two-time controller, tells reporters he'll be back in politics after he's made a million
Now to work: After his defeat last night: Paul Hunt, North York's 33-year-old two-time controller, tells reporters he'll be back in politics after he's made a million
12/4/1972
Overlooking Housing Empire of Regent Park, which Controller Allan Lamport accused him of trying to keep in his own hands, Robert Bradley today learned(...)
Overlooking Housing Empire of Regent Park, which Controller Allan Lamport accused him of trying to keep in his own hands, Robert Bradley today learned(...)
3/13/1968
Back in his seat, but still muttering anarchy after Yorkville hippies staged a seize-in at a Board of Control meeting, Controller Allan Lamport fought(...)
Back in his seat, but still muttering anarchy after Yorkville hippies staged a seize-in at a Board of Control meeting, Controller Allan Lamport fought(...)
8/30/1967
An embarrassing question? Harold Ballard, vice-president of Maple Leaf Gardens, and his wife talk with Controller Allan Lamport (left) during reception following wedding of latter's daughter yesterday
An embarrassing question? Harold Ballard, vice-president of Maple Leaf Gardens, and his wife talk with Controller Allan Lamport (left) during reception following wedding of latter's daughter yesterday
4/24/1969