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Getting a standing ovation at Progressive Conservative convention last night celebrating 25 years of Tory rule in Ontario, Premier John Robarts stands(...)
Getting a standing ovation at Progressive Conservative convention last night celebrating 25 years of Tory rule in Ontario, Premier John Robarts stands(...)

Getting a standing ovation at Progressive Conservative convention last night celebrating 25 years of Tory rule in Ontario, Premier John Robarts stands(...)

Date11/4/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Getting a standing ovation at Progressive Conservative convention last night celebrating 25 years of Tory rule in Ontario, Premier John Robarts stands on platform flanked by former premier Leslie Frost (left) and former premier George Drew. Drew was premier from 1943 to 1948, Frost from 1949 to 1961.
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Dinner-Jacketed Premier John Robarts turned up at the secretaries' convention last night to cut a ribbon opening special exhibit. This week's conventi(...)
Dinner-Jacketed Premier John Robarts turned up at the secretaries' convention last night to cut a ribbon opening special exhibit. This week's conventi(...)
7/11/1967
Tory who aided auction planners, Bill Kinmond, assistant to Conservative Premier Robarts, attended sale.
Tory who aided auction planners, Bill Kinmond, assistant to Conservative Premier Robarts, attended sale.
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Seeking the leadership of Progressive Conservative party, Flora MacDonald was flanked by two influential supporters last night at the convention in Ottawa: New Brunswick Premier Richard Hatfield (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie (almost hidden)
2/20/1976
Now is the Time . .' Ontario's Premier John Robarts (left) is seen looking at the time with Prime Minister Diefenbaker at the Ontario Progressive Cons(...)
Now is the Time . .' Ontario's Premier John Robarts (left) is seen looking at the time with Prime Minister Diefenbaker at the Ontario Progressive Cons(...)
2/19/1963
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
Former premier John Robarts talks with Premier William Davis at a testimonial dinner for Robarts last night at the Royal York given by the City of Tor(...)
Former premier John Robarts talks with Premier William Davis at a testimonial dinner for Robarts last night at the Royal York given by the City of Tor(...)
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Happy twosome, Mrs. Norah Robarts, and daughter Robin were all smiles at the London, Ont., Progressive Conservative headquarters as the news poured in(...)
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Former Premier John Robarts down his report on Metro government Monday after working for 2 1/2 years on a royal commission inquiry. Robarts, looking m(...)
Former Premier John Robarts down his report on Metro government Monday after working for 2 1/2 years on a royal commission inquiry. Robarts, looking m(...)
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Setting Election Day, Premier John Robarts looks on as Lieutenant-Governor Earl Rowe signs the warrant calling for an Ontario election on Wednesday, Sept. 25
Setting Election Day, Premier John Robarts looks on as Lieutenant-Governor Earl Rowe signs the warrant calling for an Ontario election on Wednesday, Sept. 25
8/16/1963
Nureyev and Fonteyn, partners for five years, took standing ovation from the crowds at O'Keefe Centre last night
Nureyev and Fonteyn, partners for five years, took standing ovation from the crowds at O'Keefe Centre last night
6/12/1967
John Howard award presented. Daniel Coughlan and his wife hold John Howard Award presented to him last night at annual meeting of the John Howard Award presented to him last night at annual meeting of the John Howard Society. Meeting gave a standing ovation to Coughlan, the Ontario director of probation services since 1952.
John Howard award presented. Daniel Coughlan and his wife hold John Howard Award presented to him last night at annual meeting of the John Howard Award presented to him last night at annual meeting of the John Howard Society. Meeting gave a standing ovation to Coughlan, the Ontario director of probation services since 1952.
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Watched by kimona-clad Japanese girl Ontrio Premier John Robarts last night points out to Japanese Consul Ryoko Ishikwa (left) features of Ontario Pav(...)
Watched by kimona-clad Japanese girl Ontrio Premier John Robarts last night points out to Japanese Consul Ryoko Ishikwa (left) features of Ontario Pav(...)
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