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Alderman Anne Johnston questions whether amalgamation of the six boards of health in Metro would produce more funds
Alderman Anne Johnston questions whether amalgamation of the six boards of health in Metro would produce more funds

Alderman Anne Johnston questions whether amalgamation of the six boards of health in Metro would produce more funds

Date2/6/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Alderman Anne Johnston questions whether amalgamation of the six boards of health in Metro would produce more funds. The Ministry of Health's five-year budget does not include improved funding for the Metro boards, she says. Is bigger always better? she asks.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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    Photographs
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0058167F
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