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Rodney Actually Started Appreciating Modern Art …
Rodney Actually Started Appreciating Modern Art …
I've Thought of Going to Work …
I've Thought of Going to Work …
"Mind You … We Should Think of this in the Nature …"
"Mind You … We Should Think of this in the Nature …"
If 50¢ of every B.C. dollar comes from the forest…
If 50¢ of every B.C. dollar comes from the forest…
"I Say … Has Turning the Station Over …"
"I Say … Has Turning the Station Over …"
9 O'clock Gun : Civil Defence Unit 7 Vancouver, Sirs … I am instructed to reply that our new president has no territorial designs on Canada …
9 O'clock Gun : Civil Defence Unit 7 Vancouver, Sirs … I am instructed to reply that our new president has no territorial designs on Canada …
"London has its busses, Paris its Taxis, Venice its gondolas … it's good to see Vancouver finally developing a characteristic personality all its own …" [Fusters Towing]
"London has its busses, Paris its Taxis, Venice its gondolas … it's good to see Vancouver finally developing a characteristic personality all its own …" [Fusters Towing]
"Hold it Finnegan … the Tourist Association's suggestion has just been overruled" [Chief to choose new uniform]
"Hold it Finnegan … the Tourist Association's suggestion has just been overruled" [Chief to choose new uniform]
"First thing you know they'll have this Auditorium built and you won't be ready" … [Civic Auditorium]
"First thing you know they'll have this Auditorium built and you won't be ready" … [Civic Auditorium]
"Anyone game for a car ride through town?"
"Anyone game for a car ride through town?"
"Passed the foot medical, below a ten minute whistle blast and flunked out on the ticket writing speed test …" [Police Department Vacancies]
"Passed the foot medical, below a ten minute whistle blast and flunked out on the ticket writing speed test …" [Police Department Vacancies]
"Carry on Charles … the sight of red tape being cut usually effects civic officials this way …" [Granville Bridge Opening]
"Carry on Charles … the sight of red tape being cut usually effects civic officials this way …" [Granville Bridge Opening]
"That Anna … she comes up with the most jim dandy suggestions …" [Iron Curtain to Keep Canadians Home Urged]
"That Anna … she comes up with the most jim dandy suggestions …" [Iron Curtain to Keep Canadians Home Urged]
"I suppose it'll be a day or so before Vancouver gets back to its normal place …" [British Empire Games]
"I suppose it'll be a day or so before Vancouver gets back to its normal place …" [British Empire Games]
"And to avoid all controversy on the subject I shall confine myself to bathing in the stuff …" [Fluoridation of Water]
"And to avoid all controversy on the subject I shall confine myself to bathing in the stuff …" [Fluoridation of Water]
"… he has a reputation for being a very non-partisan association candidate …" [Elections]
"… he has a reputation for being a very non-partisan association candidate …" [Elections]
"You will probe the efficiency of the 14 other departments … repeat other departments …" [Efficiency Experts]
"You will probe the efficiency of the 14 other departments … repeat other departments …" [Efficiency Experts]
"… moved by Annie 'iggins, seconded by 'erbert Bloggs, all city employees to get two 'oliday with pay … carried …" [City Government Ceases, Not Enough Aldermen in Town]
"… moved by Annie 'iggins, seconded by 'erbert Bloggs, all city employees to get two 'oliday with pay … carried …" [City Government Ceases, Not Enough Aldermen in Town]
"What's it worth, if we don't snitch on that bit about 'heads a bridge, tails a tunnel and if it stands on end we fill the ruddy thing in'…" [Government Survey re Bridge Tunnel or Causeway]
"What's it worth, if we don't snitch on that bit about 'heads a bridge, tails a tunnel and if it stands on end we fill the ruddy thing in'…" [Government Survey re Bridge Tunnel or Causeway]
"… it wasn't the dishonorable mention so much as the critics saying our design looked like nothing but a big auditorium …" [Civic Auditorium]
"… it wasn't the dishonorable mention so much as the critics saying our design looked like nothing but a big auditorium …" [Civic Auditorium]
"City Desk? … trivial holdup boss … only fourth time this month … complainant somewhat indisposed … place a bit untidy … they only took stuff that happened to be on premises…" [Chief Says Press Exaggerates Vancouver Crime]
"City Desk? … trivial holdup boss … only fourth time this month … complainant somewhat indisposed … place a bit untidy … they only took stuff that happened to be on premises…" [Chief Says Press Exaggerates Vancouver Crime]
"Money is no object … let's just get them back..." [City Tax May Zoom $15.00 Due to School Costs]
"Money is no object … let's just get them back..." [City Tax May Zoom $15.00 Due to School Costs]
"… if you ask me, I think they're over doing it a bit…" [Police Dept. Probe Starts Tuesday]
"… if you ask me, I think they're over doing it a bit…" [Police Dept. Probe Starts Tuesday]
"Who's also been sleeping in MY chair…" [Aldermen Say Probe Ruining Council Chamber]
"Who's also been sleeping in MY chair…" [Aldermen Say Probe Ruining Council Chamber]
"Think they're afraid of our opinion?" [Sunday Sport Plebiscite]
"Think they're afraid of our opinion?" [Sunday Sport Plebiscite]
[Police Probe] (no caption)
[Police Probe] (no caption)
"…'ere goes another of our grand old British traditions of muddlin' through …" [City Manager Proposed for Vancouver]
"…'ere goes another of our grand old British traditions of muddlin' through …" [City Manager Proposed for Vancouver]
"Frills … nothing but frills…" [City School Costs Too High Because of Frills Say Aldermen]
"Frills … nothing but frills…" [City School Costs Too High Because of Frills Say Aldermen]
"The Cabinet Ministers may dominate Ottawa and Victoria, but rest assured … nobody runs Vancouver …" [Council Chamber]
"The Cabinet Ministers may dominate Ottawa and Victoria, but rest assured … nobody runs Vancouver …" [Council Chamber]
[Inter-Departmental Advisory Group on Litter Control and Prevention] (no caption)
[Inter-Departmental Advisory Group on Litter Control and Prevention] (no caption)
"…56 model, black, flashing red light on roof, siren on fender, city crest and initials V.P.D. on doors …" [300 Cars Stolen Monthly in City]
"…56 model, black, flashing red light on roof, siren on fender, city crest and initials V.P.D. on doors …" [300 Cars Stolen Monthly in City]
"Filbert! How many times must I tell you about swimming right after eating…?" [Aquarium]
"Filbert! How many times must I tell you about swimming right after eating…?" [Aquarium]
"Thought you folks would like to know you're no longer livin' in sin…" [Illegal Suites Now Legal]
"Thought you folks would like to know you're no longer livin' in sin…" [Illegal Suites Now Legal]
"Can't you see we're giving it an awful lot of thought?" [Civic Five Year Improvement Plan]
"Can't you see we're giving it an awful lot of thought?" [Civic Five Year Improvement Plan]
"… Can't find the book the distinguished visitors sign…" [Grand Opening New Library Today by Lieut-Gov.]
"… Can't find the book the distinguished visitors sign…" [Grand Opening New Library Today by Lieut-Gov.]
Word that the Chief wants something different to the regular police cars for his personal use prompts us to offer this exclusive Chief's Chariot design, whose obvious advantages over the common police car we well worth any extra cost to taxpayers
Word that the Chief wants something different to the regular police cars for his personal use prompts us to offer this exclusive Chief's Chariot design, whose obvious advantages over the common police car we well worth any extra cost to taxpayers
"TUTS! Theatre Under the Stars!, Lady! And nothing to do with the United Arab Republic!" [Theatre Under the Stars]
"TUTS! Theatre Under the Stars!, Lady! And nothing to do with the United Arab Republic!" [Theatre Under the Stars]
"I wonder if they'll get to the moon before we get to the office…?" [Lion's Gate Bridge]
"I wonder if they'll get to the moon before we get to the office…?" [Lion's Gate Bridge]
"… Endorsed not only by the NPA, but also YCA, CPA, CN, CP and Kooc's Travel Bureau…" [Mayor Hume]
"… Endorsed not only by the NPA, but also YCA, CPA, CN, CP and Kooc's Travel Bureau…" [Mayor Hume]
"… and this is the Mayor's office." [Mystery Tour]
"… and this is the Mayor's office." [Mystery Tour]
"Pity they haven't something better to do at City Hall than persecute poor defenceless dogs…" [Civic Crackdown on Dogs Proposed]
"Pity they haven't something better to do at City Hall than persecute poor defenceless dogs…" [Civic Crackdown on Dogs Proposed]
"O.K., you're the mayor, chief … I mean you're the chief, mayor … I mean you're the…" [Fire Chief Must Ask Permission to Send Fireboat on Emergency Calls Beyond Inner Harbour]
"O.K., you're the mayor, chief … I mean you're the chief, mayor … I mean you're the…" [Fire Chief Must Ask Permission to Send Fireboat on Emergency Calls Beyond Inner Harbour]
"…arry there will be seein' 'er Majesty at the Garden Party, 'e would be glad to take your message." [Park Board Members Miffed At Not Getting Invitation to Royal Luncheon]
"…arry there will be seein' 'er Majesty at the Garden Party, 'e would be glad to take your message." [Park Board Members Miffed At Not Getting Invitation to Royal Luncheon]
"…and who's been sleeping in my boudoir?" … "and who's been into my wine cellar?" … "and who's been eating my pate de foie gras?" [Vancouver to Spend $100,000 on New Bear House]
"…and who's been sleeping in my boudoir?" … "and who's been into my wine cellar?" … "and who's been eating my pate de foie gras?" [Vancouver to Spend $100,000 on New Bear House]
"I wish City Council would make up it's mind on where it wants it's work yards and creation areas…" [City Works Yard]
"I wish City Council would make up it's mind on where it wants it's work yards and creation areas…" [City Works Yard]
"Well, I guess it's catch the bus to work for dad from now on …" [City Turns Last Steam Roller Over to Museum]
"Well, I guess it's catch the bus to work for dad from now on …" [City Turns Last Steam Roller Over to Museum]
"Replace them! Heck, at these prices they could fetch $5.00 a divot …" [Please Replace Divots]
"Replace them! Heck, at these prices they could fetch $5.00 a divot …" [Please Replace Divots]
"Anyone who can stand around in a fog, looking that happy must be an alderman or something …?" [Election]
"Anyone who can stand around in a fog, looking that happy must be an alderman or something …?" [Election]
"Could I have a fresh ballot … I find I've voted to sell the mayor and elect the airport …" [Polling Station]
"Could I have a fresh ballot … I find I've voted to sell the mayor and elect the airport …" [Polling Station]
"… now, I'm no rabble rouser…" [Civic Election Monster Rally]
"… now, I'm no rabble rouser…" [Civic Election Monster Rally]
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