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Just a poor ignorant Lawyer was the way Ontario Premier John Robarts described himself as he mounted a vehement defence yesterday of his government po(...)
Just a poor ignorant Lawyer was the way Ontario Premier John Robarts described himself as he mounted a vehement defence yesterday of his government po(...)

Just a poor ignorant Lawyer was the way Ontario Premier John Robarts described himself as he mounted a vehement defence yesterday of his government po(...)

Date11/13/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Just a poor ignorant Lawyer was the way Ontario Premier John Robarts described himself as he mounted a vehement defence yesterday of his government policy of drawing as much foreign investment to Ontario as possible.
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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(...)
6/30/1977
John Robarts, former premier of Ontario, says local government in Metro has become too confusing for ordinary voters to understand. His long-awaited r(...)
John Robarts, former premier of Ontario, says local government in Metro has become too confusing for ordinary voters to understand. His long-awaited r(...)
7/4/1977
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(...)
2/9/1965
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
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
1/12/1968
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
The politicians. Nigeria has display at Ontario government building at CNE. Premier John Robarts welcomes Othman Baki, Nigerian trade minister
The politicians. Nigeria has display at Ontario government building at CNE. Premier John Robarts welcomes Othman Baki, Nigerian trade minister
8/20/1965
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
With his predecessor, former Ontario premier Leslie Frost holding his arm, Premier John Robarts attends funeral of former Ontario lieutenant-governor (...)
With his predecessor, former Ontario premier Leslie Frost holding his arm, Premier John Robarts attends funeral of former Ontario lieutenant-governor (...)
6/15/1970
Toronto mayor William Dennison and Ontario Premier John Robarts were on the speakers' platform for the official ground-breaking ceremonies, just a sto(...)
Toronto mayor William Dennison and Ontario Premier John Robarts were on the speakers' platform for the official ground-breaking ceremonies, just a sto(...)
11/25/1969
At funeral of Senator Wallace McCutcheon yesterday, Premier John Robarts, his foot in cast after a recent fall, talks to Chancellor Dr. O. M. Solandt (right)
At funeral of Senator Wallace McCutcheon yesterday, Premier John Robarts, his foot in cast after a recent fall, talks to Chancellor Dr. O. M. Solandt (right)
1/27/1969
Premier John Robarts, in coonskin coat, rides in a horse-drawn cutter yesterday at Black Creek Pioneer Village during filming of his final Christmas m(...)
Premier John Robarts, in coonskin coat, rides in a horse-drawn cutter yesterday at Black Creek Pioneer Village during filming of his final Christmas m(...)
12/16/1970