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Among reform group newly elected to City Council are Dorothy Thomas (left) in Ward 9 and Spadina Expressway opponent and architect Colin Vaughan in Wa(...)
Among reform group newly elected to City Council are Dorothy Thomas (left) in Ward 9 and Spadina Expressway opponent and architect Colin Vaughan in Wa(...)

Among reform group newly elected to City Council are Dorothy Thomas (left) in Ward 9 and Spadina Expressway opponent and architect Colin Vaughan in Wa(...)

Date12/4/1972
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  • Among reform group newly elected to City Council are Dorothy Thomas (left) in Ward 9 and Spadina Expressway opponent and architect Colin Vaughan in Wa(...)
  • Among reform group newly elected to City Council are Dorothy Thomas (left) in Ward 9 and Spadina Expressway opponent and architect Colin Vaughan in Ward 5. Mrs. Thomas beat several strong contenders and ran second to incumbent Reid Scott. Last night's election was regarded as an 'Old Guard' loss.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Among reform group newly elected to City Council are Dorothy Thomas (left) in Ward 9 and Spadina Expressway opponent and architect Colin Vaughan in Ward 5. Mrs. Thomas beat several strong contenders and ran second to incumbent Reid Scott. Last night's election was regarded as an 'Old Guard' loss.
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    Now listen, Joe, When Alderman Dorothy Thomas said it is easier for a woman to get elected than get a job at City Hall, she was infuriated by Alderman(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    3/3/1982
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    Toasting the victory, architect Colin Vaughan, the mastermind of the Spadina Review Corporation, hoists a stein of beer with his wife, Annette, last n(...)
    Lennon, Frank
    6/3/1971
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    Stepping out of City Hall after four stormy years are reform Alderman Bill Kilbourn, left, and Colin Vaughan
    Griffin, Doug
    11/24/1976
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    Paul Cosgrove, newly elected mayor of Scarborough, say he's anti-expressway in general and anti-Scarborough Expressway if that means a 12-lane strip. I hope it can be better designed
    Bezant, Graham
    12/15/1972
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    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
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    Turning his back on confrontations with liberal opponents of his government's decision to halt the Spadina Expressway, Ontario Premier William Davis s(...)
    Bull, Ron
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    Goode, Jeff
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    Lennon, Frank
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    Aldermen Dorothy Thomas and Michael Goldrick talk together in the Council Members lounge during a break in one of the last meetings
    Aldermen Dorothy Thomas and Michael Goldrick talk together in the Council Members lounge during a break in one of the last meetings
    City council members
    11/24/1976
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    Metro politicians are petulant and sulky about Premier Davis decision to kill the Spadina, says Colin Vaughan, running for Alderman
    Lennon, Frank
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    Teskey, Frank
    1/27/1966
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    Ross, Fred
    6/4/1970