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Premier William Davis wants to extend the Conservative record of 28 years in power
Premier William Davis wants to extend the Conservative record of 28 years in power

Premier William Davis wants to extend the Conservative record of 28 years in power

Date9/13/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Premier William Davis wants to extend the Conservative record of 28 years in power.
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0042331F
Davis wants a strike. Opening the Bowl for Millions Celebrity Day for the Big Brothers of Metro, Premier William Davis throws the first ball at O'Conn(...)
Davis wants a strike. Opening the Bowl for Millions Celebrity Day for the Big Brothers of Metro, Premier William Davis throws the first ball at O'Conn(...)
2/9/1975
There is little doubt in Conservative circles that Premier William Davis intends to remain at helm of the party for at least an additional couple of years
There is little doubt in Conservative circles that Premier William Davis intends to remain at helm of the party for at least an additional couple of years
7/3/1978
William Davis, Ontario's education minister, has been groomed to become premier of the province since he was 13 years old. One opposition critic says he's the Conservatives' most able politican
William Davis, Ontario's education minister, has been groomed to become premier of the province since he was 13 years old. One opposition critic says he's the Conservatives' most able politican
12/22/1970
Fond farewell: Just a short two weeks ago Premier William Davis was feted at the Progressive Conservative leadership convention for his years of service to the party and the province
Fond farewell: Just a short two weeks ago Premier William Davis was feted at the Progressive Conservative leadership convention for his years of service to the party and the province
1/24/1985
William Davis: Ontario premier wants lower gas price to benefit industry and consumers
William Davis: Ontario premier wants lower gas price to benefit industry and consumers
6/3/1983
Decade in power. Premier William Davis is given a birthday cake by 13-year-old Bradley Fadzean to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Davis's assumpti(...)
Decade in power. Premier William Davis is given a birthday cake by 13-year-old Bradley Fadzean to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Davis's assumpti(...)
2/13/1981
Davis asks for votes. Campaigning in St. James Town for Roy McMurtry, Conservative candidate in the St. George by-election, Premier William Davis gree(...)
Davis asks for votes. Campaigning in St. James Town for Roy McMurtry, Conservative candidate in the St. George by-election, Premier William Davis gree(...)
3/5/1973
The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North Y(...)
The Davis ditch, the barren site of the Spadina Expressway that Premier William Davis stopped three years ago, was examined today by Davis and North Y(...)
6/11/1974
William Davis: Wants to explore his own conscience in some depth before deciding whether he favors death penalty
William Davis: Wants to explore his own conscience in some depth before deciding whether he favors death penalty
5/1/1983
About 1,500 conservatives-and a handful of hecklers turned out in Hamilton last night to hear Premier William Davis
About 1,500 conservatives-and a handful of hecklers turned out in Hamilton last night to hear Premier William Davis
9/15/1975
Campaigning in staunch Conservative territory in Mississauga and Halton Region yesterday, Premier William Davis stopped for an ice cream bar. A young (...)
Campaigning in staunch Conservative territory in Mississauga and Halton Region yesterday, Premier William Davis stopped for an ice cream bar. A young (...)
8/19/1975
If there was a sure bet in the provincial election, this had to be it - the nomination of Premier William Davis as the Progressive Conservative to run(...)
If there was a sure bet in the provincial election, this had to be it - the nomination of Premier William Davis as the Progressive Conservative to run(...)
5/19/1977