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David Peterson, The opposition leader welcomed a breathing spell after former premier William Davis announced his resignation as the Progressive Conse(...)
David Peterson, The opposition leader welcomed a breathing spell after former premier William Davis announced his resignation as the Progressive Conse(...)

David Peterson, The opposition leader welcomed a breathing spell after former premier William Davis announced his resignation as the Progressive Conse(...)

Date12/7/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: David Peterson, The opposition leader welcomed a breathing spell after former premier William Davis announced his resignation as the Progressive Conservatives were riding high in the polls. Now, having had a chance to rebuild the party's base, the Liberals are on the verge of an election victory, he says.
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Allan Lawrence, justice secretary in the cabinet of Premier William Davis (right), announced his resignation from both the cabinet and as an MPP to ru(...)
Allan Lawrence, justice secretary in the cabinet of Premier William Davis (right), announced his resignation from both the cabinet and as an MPP to ru(...)
9/8/1972
Make work: Ontario Liberal Leader David Peterson, with former leader Robert Nixon listening, says Premier William Davis tries to weasel out of economic responsibilities
Make work: Ontario Liberal Leader David Peterson, with former leader Robert Nixon listening, says Premier William Davis tries to weasel out of economic responsibilities
3/1/1982
In the race? Treasurer Larry Grossman and Environment Minister Andy Brandt beam after Premier William Davis announced his retirement. They are seen as likely candidates for Davis' job
In the race? Treasurer Larry Grossman and Environment Minister Andy Brandt beam after Premier William Davis announced his retirement. They are seen as likely candidates for Davis' job
10/8/1984
Premier William Davis, leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, walks with his whife, Kathleen, from their car to the polling station in (...)
Premier William Davis, leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, walks with his whife, Kathleen, from their car to the polling station in (...)
10/21/1971
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
Ontario premier William Davis talks with reporters yesterday after the premier announced the government will withdraw the 7 per cent tax on energy announced in the April 12 provincial budget
Ontario premier William Davis talks with reporters yesterday after the premier announced the government will withdraw the 7 per cent tax on energy announced in the April 12 provincial budget
4/24/1973
Frost welcomed. Premier William Davis chats with bearded TV personality David Frost last night at a dinner sponsored by the Canadian Friends of Tel Av(...)
Frost welcomed. Premier William Davis chats with bearded TV personality David Frost last night at a dinner sponsored by the Canadian Friends of Tel Av(...)
10/19/1978
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
Provincial treasurer Dary McKeough shakes his finger across Legislature at opposition benches, as Premier William Davis looks on grinning, during budg(...)
Provincial treasurer Dary McKeough shakes his finger across Legislature at opposition benches, as Premier William Davis looks on grinning, during budg(...)
4/19/1977
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
Queens Park talks: Quebec Liberal leader Robert Bourassa talks to reporters after his meeting with Premier William Davis yesterday
Queens Park talks: Quebec Liberal leader Robert Bourassa talks to reporters after his meeting with Premier William Davis yesterday
12/6/1984
Provincial treasurer John White (left) and Premier William Davis walk to a meeting of Conservative MPPs today shortly before Davis announced that the (...)
Provincial treasurer John White (left) and Premier William Davis walk to a meeting of Conservative MPPs today shortly before Davis announced that the (...)
4/24/1973