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Davis remains an Nigma to much of the province after five years as premier, the polls show
Davis remains an Nigma to much of the province after five years as premier, the polls show

Davis remains an Nigma to much of the province after five years as premier, the polls show

Date3/7/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Davis remains an Nigma to much of the province after five years as premier, the polls show. He scored high marks for intelligence and work habits, but low marks for honesty.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0042547F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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
7/3/1978
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
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
He's still 'Just Daddy' to his five youngsters, despite the fact that he's now William Davis, Premier-elect of Ontario, after winning leadership of th(...)
He's still 'Just Daddy' to his five youngsters, despite the fact that he's now William Davis, Premier-elect of Ontario, after winning leadership of th(...)
2/14/1971
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(...)
6/11/1974
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
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
Surrounded by reports on land use in Ontario, Premier William Davis tells reporters the province will have land-use decisions up to regional governmen(...)
Surrounded by reports on land use in Ontario, Premier William Davis tells reporters the province will have land-use decisions up to regional governmen(...)
4/8/1976
Ontario Premier William Davis says the federal budget could help with unemployment in the province but it has no real tax relief for a majority of people
Ontario Premier William Davis says the federal budget could help with unemployment in the province but it has no real tax relief for a majority of people
5/8/1972
But premier Davis made it clear this weekend that the province itself won't be making any grants to independent schools
But premier Davis made it clear this weekend that the province itself won't be making any grants to independent schools
5/4/1976
At the CNE bandshell Premier William Davis wears gift T-shirt he was given by Skip Prokop, of the rock group Lighthouse, after Davis had presented him(...)
At the CNE bandshell Premier William Davis wears gift T-shirt he was given by Skip Prokop, of the rock group Lighthouse, after Davis had presented him(...)
9/1/1971
Premier William Davis talks to reporters after announcing new moves to ensure that Ontario corporations have Canadian-controlled boards. Davis said he(...)
Premier William Davis talks to reporters after announcing new moves to ensure that Ontario corporations have Canadian-controlled boards. Davis said he(...)
6/15/1972