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Premier gets the first plate. Premier William Davis puts the first 1973 Ontario license plate on his car at Queen's Park. For the first time, Ontario (...)
Premier gets the first plate. Premier William Davis puts the first 1973 Ontario license plate on his car at Queen's Park. For the first time, Ontario (...)

Premier gets the first plate. Premier William Davis puts the first 1973 Ontario license plate on his car at Queen's Park. For the first time, Ontario (...)

Date11/29/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Premier gets the first plate. Premier William Davis puts the first 1973 Ontario license plate on his car at Queen's Park. For the first time, Ontario plates are renewable, carry three letters of the driver's choice and bear a slogan. They go on sale tomor
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_0042445F
Switching the reins of power, former Ontario premier John Robarts (left) shakes hands with successor, PRemier William Davis, at Queen's Park yesterday(...)
Switching the reins of power, former Ontario premier John Robarts (left) shakes hands with successor, PRemier William Davis, at Queen's Park yesterday(...)
3/1/1971
Formally taking power as premier of Ontario, William Davis stands at corner of table in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park as Lieutenant-Governor(...)
Formally taking power as premier of Ontario, William Davis stands at corner of table in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park as Lieutenant-Governor(...)
3/1/1971
Women members of Ontario's new cabinet chat with Premier William Davis after being sworn in at Queen's Park
Women members of Ontario's new cabinet chat with Premier William Davis after being sworn in at Queen's Park
10/7/1975
Ontario Premier William Davis stands in front of the legislature where he normally does business at Queen's Park
Ontario Premier William Davis stands in front of the legislature where he normally does business at Queen's Park
1/23/1972
The family of William Davis watch from the gallery in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park today as he is sworn in as Ontario's new premier. From l(...)
The family of William Davis watch from the gallery in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park today as he is sworn in as Ontario's new premier. From l(...)
3/1/1971
First rule of the job-smile! Ontario Premier William Davis (a smile helps in his job, too) stands with Tatiana Lehner-Benzaquen (left), Irene Szalowsk(...)
First rule of the job-smile! Ontario Premier William Davis (a smile helps in his job, too) stands with Tatiana Lehner-Benzaquen (left), Irene Szalowsk(...)
4/30/1971
Talking to students in Port Colborne, Ontario's premier-designate William Davis signs autographs after his first speech since being chosen to succeed (...)
Talking to students in Port Colborne, Ontario's premier-designate William Davis signs autographs after his first speech since being chosen to succeed (...)
2/18/1971
The Federal Budget is discussed by provincial Treasurer Darcy McKeough and Premier William Davis yesterday at Queen's Park Davis called the budget's i(...)
The Federal Budget is discussed by provincial Treasurer Darcy McKeough and Premier William Davis yesterday at Queen's Park Davis called the budget's i(...)
6/24/1975
Looking over new office, Education Minister William Davis (left) is ushered into the premier's suite at Queen's Park yesterday by retiring Premier Joh(...)
Looking over new office, Education Minister William Davis (left) is ushered into the premier's suite at Queen's Park yesterday by retiring Premier Joh(...)
2/16/1971
Tete-a-tete. Prime Minister Joe Clark and Premier William Davis head into the premier's Queen's Park office for a private dinner which included smoked(...)
Tete-a-tete. Prime Minister Joe Clark and Premier William Davis head into the premier's Queen's Park office for a private dinner which included smoked(...)
9/6/1979
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
Acting metro chairman Paul Godfrey (left) and Premier William Davis talk with reporters yesterday after their private conference at Queen's Park. Godf(...)
Acting metro chairman Paul Godfrey (left) and Premier William Davis talk with reporters yesterday after their private conference at Queen's Park. Godf(...)
7/11/1973