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On the sidelines now, head resting on his folded arms (at centre), retiring Ontario Premier John Robarts listens to hurricane sound around him as dele(...)
On the sidelines now, head resting on his folded arms (at centre), retiring Ontario Premier John Robarts listens to hurricane sound around him as dele(...)

On the sidelines now, head resting on his folded arms (at centre), retiring Ontario Premier John Robarts listens to hurricane sound around him as dele(...)

Date2/12/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: On the sidelines now; head resting on his folded arms (at centre); retiring Ontario Premier John Robarts listens to hurricane sound around him as delegates move to voting area to choose his successor. Immediately in front of him; unsuccessful candidate Allan Lawrence goes to cast vote.
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Retiring premier John Robarts (left), Jubilant successor William Davis
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