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Premier John Robarts has a massive portrait of himself for a backdrop as he speaks to 534 Conservatives from four Scarborough riding associations at t(...)
Premier John Robarts has a massive portrait of himself for a backdrop as he speaks to 534 Conservatives from four Scarborough riding associations at t(...)

Premier John Robarts has a massive portrait of himself for a backdrop as he speaks to 534 Conservatives from four Scarborough riding associations at t(...)

Date2/9/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Premier John Robarts has a massive portrait of himself for a backdrop as he speaks to 534 Conservatives from four Scarborough riding associations at the Tam O'Shanter club last night. He told them his government will proceed with a limited medical health scheme which will not be a bar to national program. He reviewed government record on welfare, hospitalization and pensions. too.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0076550F
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