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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(...)

Closing his campaign quietly, Liberal Leader Robert Nixon yesterday shook hands in various ridings, flew to Ottawa to meet John Turner, former federal(...)

Date9/18/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Closing his campaign quietly, Liberal Leader Robert Nixon yesterday shook hands in various ridings, flew to Ottawa to meet John Turner, former federal finance minister, then ended the day in Dunnville before going home.
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Laughing matter: Federal Liberal leader John Turner, left, shares a joke with Ontario Treasurer Robert Nixon - a former provincial Liberal leader - at last night's $250-a-plate fundraiser
Laughing matter: Federal Liberal leader John Turner, left, shares a joke with Ontario Treasurer Robert Nixon - a former provincial Liberal leader - at last night's $250-a-plate fundraiser
10/21/1985
Are they Jogging or Trottering? Lest anyone think they are merely getting in a little healthy jogging, 16-year-old Harold Merten (left) and 18-year-old Chris Kuczynski wear placards to hammer home the message that they are really Trotting for Trotter, Parkdale riding's Liberal candidate, who waves encouragement to them as they pass his campaign headquarters
Are they Jogging or Trottering? Lest anyone think they are merely getting in a little healthy jogging, 16-year-old Harold Merten (left) and 18-year-old Chris Kuczynski wear placards to hammer home the message that they are really Trotting for Trotter, Parkdale riding's Liberal candidate, who waves encouragement to them as they pass his campaign headquarters
9/29/1971
The winner! John Turner raises his hands in triumph moments after he became leader of the Liberal party on June 16
The winner! John Turner raises his hands in triumph moments after he became leader of the Liberal party on June 16
6/25/1984
Plunging into campaign: Although a private person, Geills Turner is taking an active role in the drive by her husband, front-running candidate John Turner, to become federal Liberal leader
Plunging into campaign: Although a private person, Geills Turner is taking an active role in the drive by her husband, front-running candidate John Turner, to become federal Liberal leader
5/30/1984
Robert Bourassa, the new leader of the Quebec Liberal party, raises his hands in victory after he defeated former justice minister Claude Wagner and f(...)
Robert Bourassa, the new leader of the Quebec Liberal party, raises his hands in victory after he defeated former justice minister Claude Wagner and f(...)
1/19/1970
Hi-test Turner. Former Liberal finance minister John Turner made one of his rare campaign apperances yesterday, trying to get extra mileage for Willow(...)
Hi-test Turner. Former Liberal finance minister John Turner made one of his rare campaign apperances yesterday, trying to get extra mileage for Willow(...)
2/5/1980
No tears: Looking relaxed and sporting his favorite blue sweater, Prime Minister Joe Clark flew back to Ottawa yesterday to begin the transfer of power to Liberal Leader Pierre Trudeau
No tears: Looking relaxed and sporting his favorite blue sweater, Prime Minister Joe Clark flew back to Ottawa yesterday to begin the transfer of power to Liberal Leader Pierre Trudeau
2/19/1980
With the liberals finishing third, and losing their position as official Opposition, Liberal Leader Robert Nixon holds his hand to his blow in the Par(...)
With the liberals finishing third, and losing their position as official Opposition, Liberal Leader Robert Nixon holds his hand to his blow in the Par(...)
9/18/1975
Meet the candidate, John Nunziata, who last night won the Liberal nomination in York South-Weston riding, shakes hands with sign-waving supporters at (...)
Meet the candidate, John Nunziata, who last night won the Liberal nomination in York South-Weston riding, shakes hands with sign-waving supporters at (...)
7/12/1984
I talked to Mr. Chretien last night. I don't want to speak on his behalf, but he did not order me to stop what we are doing. Quebec Liberal Jacques Corriveau, who is working to have John Turner replaced as federal Liberal leader by Jean Chretien.
I talked to Mr. Chretien last night. I don't want to speak on his behalf, but he did not order me to stop what we are doing. Quebec Liberal Jacques Corriveau, who is working to have John Turner replaced as federal Liberal leader by Jean Chretien.
3/27/1977
An Indian Chief is presented to the Queen yesterday in Thunder Bay. She shook hands with five chiefs; including 86-year-old Frank Pelletier. His grandson, Chief Leonard Pelletier, gave the Queen a beaded stole; in behalf of nine bands who came under the Robinson Superior Treaty; and his crippled granddaughter; 8-year-old Trina Pelletier; gave the Queen bouquet of roses and carnations from her wheelchair.
An Indian Chief is presented to the Queen yesterday in Thunder Bay. She shook hands with five chiefs; including 86-year-old Frank Pelletier. His grandson, Chief Leonard Pelletier, gave the Queen a beaded stole; in behalf of nine bands who came under the Robinson Superior Treaty; and his crippled granddaughter; 8-year-old Trina Pelletier; gave the Queen bouquet of roses and carnations from her wheelchair.
7/3/1973
He's running: Former Liberal finance minister John Turner leaves Pearson International Airport yesterday after flying from Ottawa, where he announced his candidacy for the Liberal party leadership
He's running: Former Liberal finance minister John Turner leaves Pearson International Airport yesterday after flying from Ottawa, where he announced his candidacy for the Liberal party leadership
3/16/1984