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So, London bridge fell down . . . Ontario Premier John Robarts sits looking dubiously at a 17-pound brick that used to be part of famed London Bridge.(...)
So, London bridge fell down . . . Ontario Premier John Robarts sits looking dubiously at a 17-pound brick that used to be part of famed London Bridge.(...)

So, London bridge fell down . . . Ontario Premier John Robarts sits looking dubiously at a 17-pound brick that used to be part of famed London Bridge.(...)

Date3/3/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: So, London bridge fell down . . . Ontario Premier John Robarts sits looking dubiously at a 17-pound brick that used to be part of famed London Bridge. It was presented to him yesterday at Queen's Park by Fred Marshall, Ontario House information officer in London.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0076562F
Former Premier John Robarts down his report on Metro government Monday after working for 2 1/2 years on a royal commission inquiry. Robarts, looking m(...)
Former Premier John Robarts down his report on Metro government Monday after working for 2 1/2 years on a royal commission inquiry. Robarts, looking m(...)
6/30/1977
Perilous work: Firefighter John DiFrancesco is treated by paramedics after 90 kilograms (200 pounds) of bricks fell on his head from blazing hotel yesterday
Perilous work: Firefighter John DiFrancesco is treated by paramedics after 90 kilograms (200 pounds) of bricks fell on his head from blazing hotel yesterday
10/15/1991
Hugh downs, host of Today show (left), chats with Ontario Premier John Robarts on today's Toronto edition, which was seen in 211 U.S. cities. City of (...)
Hugh downs, host of Today show (left), chats with Ontario Premier John Robarts on today's Toronto edition, which was seen in 211 U.S. cities. City of (...)
9/17/1970
Former Ontario Premier John Robarts, above, has the stature in all parts of Canada to be an alternative to Pierre Trudeau, reader says
Former Ontario Premier John Robarts, above, has the stature in all parts of Canada to be an alternative to Pierre Trudeau, reader says
11/24/1970
Now is the Time . .' Ontario's Premier John Robarts (left) is seen looking at the time with Prime Minister Diefenbaker at the Ontario Progressive Cons(...)
Now is the Time . .' Ontario's Premier John Robarts (left) is seen looking at the time with Prime Minister Diefenbaker at the Ontario Progressive Cons(...)
2/19/1963
Lesage and Robarts: Two premiers, Ontario's John Robarts, right, and Quebec's Jean Lesage, get together at a University of Toronto ceremony in 1962
Lesage and Robarts: Two premiers, Ontario's John Robarts, right, and Quebec's Jean Lesage, get together at a University of Toronto ceremony in 1962
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Board of trade honors Robarts. Elected a life member of the Toronto Board of Trade, retiring Ontario Premier John Robarts holds framed scroll presente(...)
Board of trade honors Robarts. Elected a life member of the Toronto Board of Trade, retiring Ontario Premier John Robarts holds framed scroll presente(...)
2/1/1971
Happy twosome, Mrs. Norah Robarts, and daughter Robin were all smiles at the London, Ont., Progressive Conservative headquarters as the news poured in(...)
Happy twosome, Mrs. Norah Robarts, and daughter Robin were all smiles at the London, Ont., Progressive Conservative headquarters as the news poured in(...)
10/18/1967
Former premier John Robarts talks with Premier William Davis at a testimonial dinner for Robarts last night at the Royal York given by the City of Tor(...)
Former premier John Robarts talks with Premier William Davis at a testimonial dinner for Robarts last night at the Royal York given by the City of Tor(...)
6/14/1972
Robarts under ground. Premier John Robarts was on hand today to help Metro open the new east-west subway extensions. He called it a milestone in Toronto
Robarts under ground. Premier John Robarts was on hand today to help Metro open the new east-west subway extensions. He called it a milestone in Toronto
5/10/1966
Robarts and his cabinet hold their final meeting, Retiring premier John Robarts held his final cabinet meeting at Queen's Park today
Robarts and his cabinet hold their final meeting, Retiring premier John Robarts held his final cabinet meeting at Queen's Park today
2/18/1971
Timmy' visits Robarts. Ian Walmsley of Oshawa, who as Timmy symbolizes the Easter seal fund campaign, shows Premier John Robarts campaign posters during visit to Queen's Park
Timmy' visits Robarts. Ian Walmsley of Oshawa, who as Timmy symbolizes the Easter seal fund campaign, shows Premier John Robarts campaign posters during visit to Queen's Park
3/25/1969