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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

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

Date12/22/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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.
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0042609F
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
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
William Davis, education minister, shown speaking at Metro Conservative rally, is likely aspirant for job of Premier John Robarts, seen in portrait behind him
William Davis, education minister, shown speaking at Metro Conservative rally, is likely aspirant for job of Premier John Robarts, seen in portrait behind him
11/3/1970
Premier William Davis responds to standing ovation after a speech last night in which he attacked opposition leaders as two faced purveyors of gloom a(...)
Premier William Davis responds to standing ovation after a speech last night in which he attacked opposition leaders as two faced purveyors of gloom a(...)
5/14/1976
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
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
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
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
Premier Williams Davis, his wife Kathy and Education Minister Thomas Wells were greeted by supporters outside CFTO-TV studios where last night's debat(...)
Premier Williams Davis, his wife Kathy and Education Minister Thomas Wells were greeted by supporters outside CFTO-TV studios where last night's debat(...)
5/24/1977
After talks about legislating 8,800 striking teachers back to work, Education Minister Thomas Wells and Premier William Davis leave a downtown hotel t(...)
After talks about legislating 8,800 striking teachers back to work, Education Minister Thomas Wells and Premier William Davis leave a downtown hotel t(...)
1/9/1976
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