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The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North Y(...)
The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North Y(...)

The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North Y(...)

Date6/11/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North York Alderman Esther Shiner, head of the Go Spadina group that wants the expressway completed. She asked t
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Province or state:Ontario
Turning his back on confrontations with liberal opponents of his government's decision to halt the Spadina Expressway, Ontario Premier William Davis s(...)
Turning his back on confrontations with liberal opponents of his government's decision to halt the Spadina Expressway, Ontario Premier William Davis s(...)
10/3/1971
Davis flowers in cancer drive. Helping to kick off Canadian Cancer Society's campaign in Metro. Premier William Davis raised $149 in just 45 minutes y(...)
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Fond farewell: Just a short two weeks ago Premier William Davis was feted at the Progressive Conservative leadership convention for his years of service to the party and the province
Fond farewell: Just a short two weeks ago Premier William Davis was feted at the Progressive Conservative leadership convention for his years of service to the party and the province
1/24/1985
Trying to stave off losses that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Premier William Davis sped through four central Ontario ridings yesterday(...)
Trying to stave off losses that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Premier William Davis sped through four central Ontario ridings yesterday(...)
9/17/1975
Campaigning in staunch Conservative territory in Mississauga and Halton Region yesterday, Premier William Davis stopped for an ice cream bar. A young (...)
Campaigning in staunch Conservative territory in Mississauga and Halton Region yesterday, Premier William Davis stopped for an ice cream bar. A young (...)
8/19/1975
Comparing notes: Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Ontario premier William Davis chat before Jewish Community Centre dinner honoring Davis as sportsman of year
Comparing notes: Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Ontario premier William Davis chat before Jewish Community Centre dinner honoring Davis as sportsman of year
6/23/1987
Premier William Davis wants to extend the Conservative record of 28 years in power
Premier William Davis wants to extend the Conservative record of 28 years in power
9/13/1971
William Davis, Ontario's education minister, has been groomed to become premier of the province since he was 13 years old. One opposition critic says he's the Conservatives' most able politican
William Davis, Ontario's education minister, has been groomed to become premier of the province since he was 13 years old. One opposition critic says he's the Conservatives' most able politican
12/22/1970
There is little doubt in Conservative circles that Premier William Davis intends to remain at helm of the party for at least an additional couple of years
There is little doubt in Conservative circles that Premier William Davis intends to remain at helm of the party for at least an additional couple of years
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Davis daffy for cancer drive. Helping to kick off Metro Canadian Cancer Society's campaign, Premier William Davis tries selling daffodils in Queen's P(...)
Davis daffy for cancer drive. Helping to kick off Metro Canadian Cancer Society's campaign, Premier William Davis tries selling daffodils in Queen's P(...)
4/6/1978
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
Davis asks for votes. Campaigning in St. James Town for Roy McMurtry, Conservative candidate in the St. George by-election, Premier William Davis gree(...)
Davis asks for votes. Campaigning in St. James Town for Roy McMurtry, Conservative candidate in the St. George by-election, Premier William Davis gree(...)
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