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Registering at convention to choose his successor, Premier John Robarts chats with delegate Cecil Terry, right, of Levack, north of Sudbury, and Allan(...)
Registering at convention to choose his successor, Premier John Robarts chats with delegate Cecil Terry, right, of Levack, north of Sudbury, and Allan(...)

Registering at convention to choose his successor, Premier John Robarts chats with delegate Cecil Terry, right, of Levack, north of Sudbury, and Allan(...)

Date2/10/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Registering at convention to choose his successor; Premier John Robarts chats with delegate Cecil Terry; right; of Levack; north of Sudbury; and Allan Eagleson; left; president of Ontario Conservative party and chairman of the convention. Robarts; who has remained neutral in the leadership campaign; will be honored tonight at a banquet in the Royal York Hotel. Delegates have opened policy sessions and will pick a new leader Friday night.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005135F
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