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Third attempt wins, Progressive Conservative John Oostrom got the congratulations he deserved after winning Willowdale riding in last week's federal e(...)
Third attempt wins, Progressive Conservative John Oostrom got the congratulations he deserved after winning Willowdale riding in last week's federal e(...)

Third attempt wins, Progressive Conservative John Oostrom got the congratulations he deserved after winning Willowdale riding in last week's federal e(...)

Date9/4/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Third attempt wins, Progressive Conservative John Oostrom got the congratulations he deserved after winning Willowdale riding in last week's federal elections. Oostrom had been defeated in two previous attempts at becoming an MP, but the successful businessman refused to give up his political dream.
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