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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(...)

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(...)

Date2/14/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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 the Ontario Conservative party at last week's convention. Sitting together at their home are, from left:
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0042653F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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
Premier William Davis, a former football player himself, won't rush into helping build a domed stadium in Toronto but he's fast out of the starting gate on off-track betting
Premier William Davis, a former football player himself, won't rush into helping build a domed stadium in Toronto but he's fast out of the starting gate on off-track betting
11/26/1971
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
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
He's pleased: Ontario Premier Davis got a mayor who's sympathetic to his transportation ideas when David Crombie was elected in Toronto
He's pleased: Ontario Premier Davis got a mayor who's sympathetic to his transportation ideas when David Crombie was elected in Toronto
10/24/1972
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
Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)
Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)
2/13/1971
Premier William Davis responds to standing ovation after a speech last night in which he attacked opposition leaders as two faced purveyors of gloom a(...)
Premier William Davis responds to standing ovation after a speech last night in which he attacked opposition leaders as two faced purveyors of gloom a(...)
5/14/1976
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(...)
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(...)
4/6/1978
Premier William Davis shakes hands with Julie Harkness, 11, who had her autograph book signed by Davis last night at a Niagara Falls hotel, where he m(...)
Premier William Davis shakes hands with Julie Harkness, 11, who had her autograph book signed by Davis last night at a Niagara Falls hotel, where he m(...)
3/10/1971
Davis makes it official - he's Campaigning
Davis makes it official - he's Campaigning
9/20/1971