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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(...)

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(...)

Date6/30/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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 more fresh than he did when he retired as premier six years ago, says he has a new appreciation of Toronto's neighborhood movement and the growth of citizen participation.
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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
Looking over Star report on Robarts findings, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner, Metro Toronto's first chairman, paid tribute to the former Ontario premier fo(...)
Looking over Star report on Robarts findings, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner, Metro Toronto's first chairman, paid tribute to the former Ontario premier fo(...)
7/4/1977
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(...)
6/14/1972
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
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
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
A birthday shared, On his 50th birthday, Premier John Robarts places a wreath at the University Ave, statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, who was born 152 years ago
A birthday shared, On his 50th birthday, Premier John Robarts places a wreath at the University Ave, statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, who was born 152 years ago
1/11/1967
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
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
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
5/10/1966
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(...)
11/13/1970
Man in the middle: John Robarts' report on Metro government, to be presented to Queen's Park early in 1977, Metro mayors worried
Man in the middle: John Robarts' report on Metro government, to be presented to Queen's Park early in 1977, Metro mayors worried
9/9/1976