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He's Retiring as Premier of Ontario, John Robarts tells a Queen's Park news conference at noon today
He's Retiring as Premier of Ontario, John Robarts tells a Queen's Park news conference at noon today

He's Retiring as Premier of Ontario, John Robarts tells a Queen's Park news conference at noon today

Date12/7/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: He's Retiring as Premier of Ontario, John Robarts tells a Queen's Park news conference at noon today. The 53-year-old Premier said a provincial party leadership convention will be called as soon as it can conveniently be done. He'll remain as MPP for London North for the present, but won't run again.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0076573F
Robarts and his cabinet hold their final meeting, Retiring premier John Robarts held his final cabinet meeting at Queen's Park today
Robarts and his cabinet hold their final meeting, Retiring premier John Robarts held his final cabinet meeting at Queen's Park today
2/18/1971
Thomas Wells, Ontario's new Health Minister relaxes with his family at Queen's Park shortly after Premier John Robarts announced his appointement. He'(...)
Thomas Wells, Ontario's new Health Minister relaxes with his family at Queen's Park shortly after Premier John Robarts announced his appointement. He'(...)
8/13/1969
Robin Robarts, meet Mr. Robarts. Robin Robarts, 10, daughter of Premier Robarts, meets her dad at lunchtime in Queen's Park today. Robin is a member o(...)
Robin Robarts, meet Mr. Robarts. Robin Robarts, 10, daughter of Premier Robarts, meets her dad at lunchtime in Queen's Park today. Robin is a member o(...)
5/30/1963
After a fruitful discussion, Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa and Premier John Robarts of Ontario smile as they speak to a press conference at Queen's P(...)
After a fruitful discussion, Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa and Premier John Robarts of Ontario smile as they speak to a press conference at Queen's P(...)
6/4/1970
Board of trade honors Robarts. Elected a life member of the Toronto Board of Trade, retiring Ontario Premier John Robarts holds framed scroll presente(...)
Board of trade honors Robarts. Elected a life member of the Toronto Board of Trade, retiring Ontario Premier John Robarts holds framed scroll presente(...)
2/1/1971
Timmy' visits Robarts. Ian Walmsley of Oshawa, who as Timmy symbolizes the Easter seal fund campaign, shows Premier John Robarts campaign posters during visit to Queen's Park
Timmy' visits Robarts. Ian Walmsley of Oshawa, who as Timmy symbolizes the Easter seal fund campaign, shows Premier John Robarts campaign posters during visit to Queen's Park
3/25/1969
Premier John Robarts almost dances as he returns to Queen's Park
Premier John Robarts almost dances as he returns to Queen's Park
3/6/1967
Switching the reins of power, former Ontario premier John Robarts (left) shakes hands with successor, PRemier William Davis, at Queen's Park yesterday(...)
Switching the reins of power, former Ontario premier John Robarts (left) shakes hands with successor, PRemier William Davis, at Queen's Park yesterday(...)
3/1/1971
Reading budget speech yesterday at Queen's Park, Ontario Treasurer Charles MacNaughton outlines increased sources of revenue for province this year under the eye of Premier John Robarts (right)
Reading budget speech yesterday at Queen's Park, Ontario Treasurer Charles MacNaughton outlines increased sources of revenue for province this year under the eye of Premier John Robarts (right)
3/4/1969
When Johnny Goes marching home' At farewell reception last night given by Queen's Park press gallery, retired Ontario premier John Robarts chuckles ov(...)
When Johnny Goes marching home' At farewell reception last night given by Queen's Park press gallery, retired Ontario premier John Robarts chuckles ov(...)
4/29/1971
Ontario Church leaders met with Premier John Robarts at Queen's Park yesterday to urge government not to cancel property tax exemptions for churches. (...)
Ontario Church leaders met with Premier John Robarts at Queen's Park yesterday to urge government not to cancel property tax exemptions for churches. (...)
10/31/1968
Robarts under ground. Premier John Robarts was on hand today to help Metro open the new east-west subway extensions. He called it a milestone in Toronto
Robarts under ground. Premier John Robarts was on hand today to help Metro open the new east-west subway extensions. He called it a milestone in Toronto
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