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The Premier who wants to be just plain 'Bill'
The Premier who wants to be just plain 'Bill'

The Premier who wants to be just plain 'Bill'

Date6/12/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Premier who wants to be just plain 'Bill'. A new image is what Ontario Premier William Davis seeks, and he's working so hard at it his aides fear he'll wear himself to a frazzle. When he isn't home with his family--that's 7-year-old daughter Meg above
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0042651F
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 premier wants lower gas price to benefit industry and consumers
William Davis: Ontario premier wants lower gas price to benefit industry and consumers
6/3/1983
Davis wants a strike. Opening the Bowl for Millions Celebrity Day for the Big Brothers of Metro, Premier William Davis throws the first ball at O'Conn(...)
Davis wants a strike. Opening the Bowl for Millions Celebrity Day for the Big Brothers of Metro, Premier William Davis throws the first ball at O'Conn(...)
2/9/1975
That's just my Bill. Premier William Davis was serenaded yesterday with the popular song, Bill, after he officially opened the new Toronto Press Club (...)
That's just my Bill. Premier William Davis was serenaded yesterday with the popular song, Bill, after he officially opened the new Toronto Press Club (...)
5/2/1984
William Davis: Wants to explore his own conscience in some depth before deciding whether he favors death penalty
William Davis: Wants to explore his own conscience in some depth before deciding whether he favors death penalty
5/1/1983
John Diefenbaker. Wants laws to curb gangsters and revolutionaries
John Diefenbaker. Wants laws to curb gangsters and revolutionaries
2/25/1969
Premier's Awards: Premier Bob Rae pulls up his socks as, from left, winners Fernand Hamelin, Mae Katt, Andrew Faas and Mary Jonik listen to former premier Bill Davis at awards luncheon yesterday
Premier's Awards: Premier Bob Rae pulls up his socks as, from left, winners Fernand Hamelin, Mae Katt, Andrew Faas and Mary Jonik listen to former premier Bill Davis at awards luncheon yesterday
11/26/1992
Taking dead aim at more than just votes Premier William Davis yesterday visited the Kensington Ave
Taking dead aim at more than just votes Premier William Davis yesterday visited the Kensington Ave
9/23/1971
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
With a glass of beer in front of him, Premier William Davis listens to Bill Brown, president of the Sudbury and District Labor Council, at the Steelwo(...)
With a glass of beer in front of him, Premier William Davis listens to Bill Brown, president of the Sudbury and District Labor Council, at the Steelwo(...)
6/22/1971
Below, Bill Davis, former premier of Ontario, chats with flight attendant Jackie Novak, in a one-shouldered gown by Julie Duroche
Below, Bill Davis, former premier of Ontario, chats with flight attendant Jackie Novak, in a one-shouldered gown by Julie Duroche
6/13/1990