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Proposed deletion of Kamilya Mohammedi Tuweni

The article Kamilya Mohammedi Tuweni has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Subject was treated abhorrently, but being detained inhumanely is not a guarantee of notability. I see no indication of lasting notability on a search. This is essentially a BLP1E.

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Renaming page of Fiji Navy

Hi, I note you are the creator of the relatively new Republic of Fiji Naval Service page. I am recommending to shift the page to Republic of Fiji Navy, since that's what they do officially call it on their naval website and local news. While I note that Wikipedia is not obliged to use official names, I would think either the shorter form Fiji Navy, Fijian Navy would be more appropriate if Republic of Fiji Navy is not used.

https://www.rfmf.mil.fj/historical-44th-anniversary/ https://fijisun.com.fj/2019/03/29/fiji-navy-use-kikau-to-conduct-joint-inspection/

I will leave it up to you, thanks for reading. Seloloving (talk) 07:07, 23 May 2020 (UTC)

•  Done

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Bay streetcar line

Interior of a Peter Witt streetcar of the TTC, showing the pay upon exit system.

The older gent on the left is Mike Filey, author of the book you linked to... Next to him is Steve Munro who writes a transit column in Now magazine. In the background is a Peter Witt streetcar.

Would this be a notable topic? (I did find this source p. 148) Username⁶⁸⁹² 01:26, 28 May 2020 (UTC)

• I agree, it is an interesting topic!
• Once someone has rounded up enough RS I think any of the former streetcar lines, in Toronto, or any other city, is a good candidate for an article - in my opinion.
• I think the original streetcars on Bay probably are documented in RS.

1. THE DUPONT AND BAY STREETCARS (DECEASED)
2. 5 lost streetcar routes in Toronto
3. Toronto Sketches 4: The Way We Were
4. Toronto Old City Hall anniversary

• Strictly speaking though, I don't think the 1990 photo you linked to is of the old Bay Street streetcar lines. I think it is an early iteration of the 509 Harbourfront#1990–2012 route, which is still in operation.
• Here is something you might not know. I followed transit in Toronto for a long time, before I learned this.

  The TTC keeps one old Peter Witt Streetcar in working order, for special occasions. They were designed for a two man crew. Passengers entered at the front, where the driver didn't worry about whether they paid their fare. Passengers exited at the back door, and a conductor made sure they paid their fare first. The conductor's station was just in front of the rear doors, which were actually in the middle of the car. Passengers could enter, and pay their fare when they passed him, on their way to the rear of the car. The seats at the rear were more comfortable than the seats at the front, to encourage passengers to pay early. Alternately, they could sit on the less comfortable forward seats, and pay as they exited.

• We have a handful of images that could illustrate this article.... Media related to Streetcars on Bay Street, Toronto at Wikimedia Commons.
• Would you like to take a crack at a draft at User:Username6892/Bay Street streetcar, then let me know when you want my input?
• Thanks for contacting me. Cheers! Geo Swan (talk) 02:46, 28 May 2020 (UTC)

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