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Formally taking power as premier of Ontario, William Davis stands at corner of table in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park as Lieutenant-Governor(...)
Formally taking power as premier of Ontario, William Davis stands at corner of table in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park as Lieutenant-Governor(...)

Formally taking power as premier of Ontario, William Davis stands at corner of table in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park as Lieutenant-Governor(...)

Date3/1/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Formally taking power as premier of Ontario, William Davis stands at corner of table in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park as Lieutenant-Governor W. Ross Macdonald signs document. Watching are retired premier John Robarts, Mrs. Robarts and former pre
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0042347F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
The family of William Davis watch from the gallery in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park today as he is sworn in as Ontario's new premier. From l(...)
The family of William Davis watch from the gallery in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park today as he is sworn in as Ontario's new premier. From l(...)
3/1/1971
Ontario Premier William Davis stands in front of the legislature where he normally does business at Queen's Park
Ontario Premier William Davis stands in front of the legislature where he normally does business at Queen's Park
1/23/1972
Switching the reins of power, former Ontario premier John Robarts (left) shakes hands with successor, PRemier William Davis, at Queen's Park yesterday(...)
Switching the reins of power, former Ontario premier John Robarts (left) shakes hands with successor, PRemier William Davis, at Queen's Park yesterday(...)
3/1/1971
The knot's tied. Cathy Davis, daughter of Premier William Davis and wife Kathleen, stands by her new husband Robert Meilsoe. The couple was married in(...)
The knot's tied. Cathy Davis, daughter of Premier William Davis and wife Kathleen, stands by her new husband Robert Meilsoe. The couple was married in(...)
5/8/1981
The Federal Budget is discussed by provincial Treasurer Darcy McKeough and Premier William Davis yesterday at Queen's Park Davis called the budget's i(...)
The Federal Budget is discussed by provincial Treasurer Darcy McKeough and Premier William Davis yesterday at Queen's Park Davis called the budget's i(...)
6/24/1975
Premier William Davis, above, is taking more power from city councils and handing it over to regional governments, says writer Stein
Premier William Davis, above, is taking more power from city councils and handing it over to regional governments, says writer Stein
9/14/1972
Looking over new office, Education Minister William Davis (left) is ushered into the premier's suite at Queen's Park yesterday by retiring Premier Joh(...)
Looking over new office, Education Minister William Davis (left) is ushered into the premier's suite at Queen's Park yesterday by retiring Premier Joh(...)
2/16/1971
Tete-a-tete. Prime Minister Joe Clark and Premier William Davis head into the premier's Queen's Park office for a private dinner which included smoked(...)
Tete-a-tete. Prime Minister Joe Clark and Premier William Davis head into the premier's Queen's Park office for a private dinner which included smoked(...)
9/6/1979
Premier gets the first plate. Premier William Davis puts the first 1973 Ontario license plate on his car at Queen's Park. For the first time, Ontario (...)
Premier gets the first plate. Premier William Davis puts the first 1973 Ontario license plate on his car at Queen's Park. For the first time, Ontario (...)
11/29/1972
Still premier, but with a minority, William Davis stands with his daughter Cathy, 15, and his wife, Kathleen, last night in the Bramalea City Centre, (...)
Still premier, but with a minority, William Davis stands with his daughter Cathy, 15, and his wife, Kathleen, last night in the Bramalea City Centre, (...)
9/18/1975
First rule of the job-smile! Ontario Premier William Davis (a smile helps in his job, too) stands with Tatiana Lehner-Benzaquen (left), Irene Szalowsk(...)
First rule of the job-smile! Ontario Premier William Davis (a smile helps in his job, too) stands with Tatiana Lehner-Benzaquen (left), Irene Szalowsk(...)
4/30/1971
Family of new premier of Ontario, William Davis, stands with him in his moment of triumph last night at Maple Leaf Gardens. From left are: his wife, K(...)
Family of new premier of Ontario, William Davis, stands with him in his moment of triumph last night at Maple Leaf Gardens. From left are: his wife, K(...)
2/12/1971