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Henry R. Nixon. St. George, Ont. Aug. 23 - (CP) - Henry R. Nixon, father of former Premier Harry Nixon of Ontario died at his farm here in his 90th ye(...)
Henry R. Nixon. St. George, Ont. Aug. 23 - (CP) - Henry R. Nixon, father of former Premier Harry Nixon of Ontario died at his farm here in his 90th ye(...)

Henry R. Nixon. St. George, Ont. Aug. 23 - (CP) - Henry R. Nixon, father of former Premier Harry Nixon of Ontario died at his farm here in his 90th ye(...)

Date8/23/1943
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Original Toronto Star caption: Henry R. Nixon. St. George, Ont. Aug. 23 - (CP) - Henry R. Nixon, father of former Premier Harry Nixon of Ontario died at his farm here in his 90th year. A native of Brant county, Mr. Nixon had lived most of his life at Woodview Farm, where his son now lives. He was educated at rural schools and later attended school at Galt. He had always been a leader in community life around St. George. In 1880 he married Margaret Gage of Ancaster, Ont., and had four sons and four daughters.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0070935F
Hon. Harry Nixon, sworn in today as premier of Ontario, is shown here at work on his farm at St. George with his daughter and expert helper in the fie(...)
Hon. Harry Nixon, sworn in today as premier of Ontario, is shown here at work on his farm at St. George with his daughter and expert helper in the fie(...)
5/18/1943
Political family, Jane Stewart, the granddaughter of former Ontario premier Harry Nixon, stands in front of the Nixon farmhouse. Inset photo from 1967(...)
Political family, Jane Stewart, the granddaughter of former Ontario premier Harry Nixon, stands in front of the Nixon farmhouse. Inset photo from 1967(...)
9/1/1967
On his arrival at Ontario LIberal Leader Robert Nixon's farm Saturday, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, with Nixon behind him, is caught in a crowd that(...)
On his arrival at Ontario LIberal Leader Robert Nixon's farm Saturday, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, with Nixon behind him, is caught in a crowd that(...)
6/8/1975
Hon. Harry Nixon. Speaking with Premier Nixon were Arthur G. Slaght, M.P., Mrs. J. C. Liggett, president of the Toronto Women's Liberal association, a(...)
Hon. Harry Nixon. Speaking with Premier Nixon were Arthur G. Slaght, M.P., Mrs. J. C. Liggett, president of the Toronto Women's Liberal association, a(...)
7/30/1943
Re-elected Ontario Liberal Leader, Robert Nixon and his wife are surrounded by happy supporters last night at the convention, in the Royal York. Nixon(...)
Re-elected Ontario Liberal Leader, Robert Nixon and his wife are surrounded by happy supporters last night at the convention, in the Royal York. Nixon(...)
10/23/1973
Opposition grilling, Treasurer Robert Nixon wipes the sweat from his brow and Premier David Peterson nibbles on a pencil as they wait for order to be (...)
Opposition grilling, Treasurer Robert Nixon wipes the sweat from his brow and Premier David Peterson nibbles on a pencil as they wait for order to be (...)
5/20/1987
I'm doing most good here-Hon. Harry Nixon. Right now I believe I am doing more good to this country and its war effort by sitting on the seat of this (...)
I'm doing most good here-Hon. Harry Nixon. Right now I believe I am doing more good to this country and its war effort by sitting on the seat of this (...)
10/24/1942
Closing his campaign quietly, Liberal Leader Robert Nixon yesterday shook hands in various ridings, flew to Ottawa to meet John Turner, former federal(...)
Closing his campaign quietly, Liberal Leader Robert Nixon yesterday shook hands in various ridings, flew to Ottawa to meet John Turner, former federal(...)
9/18/1975
Make work: Ontario Liberal Leader David Peterson, with former leader Robert Nixon listening, says Premier William Davis tries to weasel out of economic responsibilities
Make work: Ontario Liberal Leader David Peterson, with former leader Robert Nixon listening, says Premier William Davis tries to weasel out of economic responsibilities
3/1/1982
Now it's our turn, A smiling Robert Nixon, the son of Ontario's last Liberal premier and himself a former Liberal leader, pats Liberal leader David Pe(...)
Now it's our turn, A smiling Robert Nixon, the son of Ontario's last Liberal premier and himself a former Liberal leader, pats Liberal leader David Pe(...)
6/18/1985
A man with long grey hair wearing a red jack shirt holds a map while looking at the camera.
Stripped Bare: George Nixon fears his wilderness lodge north of Sault Ste. Marie
2 May 1990
End of an era, Interim Liberal Leader Bob Nixon, Ontario's longest-serving MPP, bids farewell to a Legislature page yesterday after resigning his sear to become agent-general in London
End of an era, Interim Liberal Leader Bob Nixon, Ontario's longest-serving MPP, bids farewell to a Legislature page yesterday after resigning his sear to become agent-general in London
6/27/1991