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Police chief James Mackey crouches behind car during downtown gunfight last night
Police chief James Mackey crouches behind car during downtown gunfight last night

Police chief James Mackey crouches behind car during downtown gunfight last night

Date8/18/1965
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0064631F
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1/5/1967
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4/28/1969
African child crouches in hunger during severe drought, Reader Richard lee, who worked in Africa, says Oxfam must be politically aware because poverty and politics go hand in hand
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1/30/1974
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4/24/1970
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9/30/1992
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4/4/1973
Deputy chiefs Edward Dunn (left) and Archie McCathie (centre). Say goodbye to Police Chief James Mackey at Lord Simcoe Dinner
Deputy chiefs Edward Dunn (left) and Archie McCathie (centre). Say goodbye to Police Chief James Mackey at Lord Simcoe Dinner
1/8/1960
Chief James Mackey announced today that he is resigning as head of the Metropolitan Toronto police department after 12 years as chief
Chief James Mackey announced today that he is resigning as head of the Metropolitan Toronto police department after 12 years as chief
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Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
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Leading his men in the annual church parade of the Metropolitan Toronto Police War Veterans Association, Police Chief James Mackey heads yesterday's march on Bloor St
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