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Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)
Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)

Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)

Date2/13/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced last night. Daughter Nancy kisses her father, while her sister, Katherine, grasps her shoulders. In front of them, Mrs. Kathleen Davis, wearing corsage, waves to supporters. Three children in foreground, from left, are Neil, Ian and Meg, Balloting was delaying more than five hours by a breakdown in voting machines.
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Casting his vote last night at Maple Leaf Gardens, Ontario Education Minister William Davis, now premier-designate of Ontario, places his ballot carefully in box
Casting his vote last night at Maple Leaf Gardens, Ontario Education Minister William Davis, now premier-designate of Ontario, places his ballot carefully in box
2/12/1971
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
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
Ontario Premier-designate William Davis dances with his wife, Kathleen, at a party last night given by Scarborough Conservatives at Maple Creek Farms (...)
Ontario Premier-designate William Davis dances with his wife, Kathleen, at a party last night given by Scarborough Conservatives at Maple Creek Farms (...)
2/26/1971
Ontario premier William Davis talks with reporters yesterday after the premier announced the government will withdraw the 7 per cent tax on energy announced in the April 12 provincial budget
Ontario premier William Davis talks with reporters yesterday after the premier announced the government will withdraw the 7 per cent tax on energy announced in the April 12 provincial budget
4/24/1973
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
After shaking hands with other voters, Premier William Davis put his ballot into the box at McHugh Public School in Brampton this morning, with his wi(...)
After shaking hands with other voters, Premier William Davis put his ballot into the box at McHugh Public School in Brampton this morning, with his wi(...)
9/18/1975
Allan Lawrence, justice secretary in the cabinet of Premier William Davis (right), announced his resignation from both the cabinet and as an MPP to ru(...)
Allan Lawrence, justice secretary in the cabinet of Premier William Davis (right), announced his resignation from both the cabinet and as an MPP to ru(...)
9/8/1972
Family of new premier of Ontario, William Davis, stands with him in his moment of triumph last night at Maple Leaf Gardens. From left are: his wife, K(...)
Family of new premier of Ontario, William Davis, stands with him in his moment of triumph last night at Maple Leaf Gardens. From left are: his wife, K(...)
2/12/1971
He's still 'Just Daddy' to his five youngsters, despite the fact that he's now William Davis, Premier-elect of Ontario, after winning leadership of th(...)
He's still 'Just Daddy' to his five youngsters, despite the fact that he's now William Davis, Premier-elect of Ontario, after winning leadership of th(...)
2/14/1971
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
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