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John Robarts, former premier of Ontario, says local government in Metro has become too confusing for ordinary voters to understand. His long-awaited r(...)
John Robarts, former premier of Ontario, says local government in Metro has become too confusing for ordinary voters to understand. His long-awaited r(...)

John Robarts, former premier of Ontario, says local government in Metro has become too confusing for ordinary voters to understand. His long-awaited r(...)

Date7/4/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: John Robarts, former premier of Ontario, says local government in Metro has become too confusing for ordinary voters to understand. His long-awaited report on Metro government, unveiled yesterday, is a plan for simplifying local government in the metropolitan region.
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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
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
The politicians. Nigeria has display at Ontario government building at CNE. Premier John Robarts welcomes Othman Baki, Nigerian trade minister
The politicians. Nigeria has display at Ontario government building at CNE. Premier John Robarts welcomes Othman Baki, Nigerian trade minister
8/20/1965
With his predecessor, former Ontario premier Leslie Frost holding his arm, Premier John Robarts attends funeral of former Ontario lieutenant-governor (...)
With his predecessor, former Ontario premier Leslie Frost holding his arm, Premier John Robarts attends funeral of former Ontario lieutenant-governor (...)
6/15/1970
No. If Metro board's dissolved, 'suburban voters will find taxes going so high . . . ' says William McCordic, its former chief staff officer
No. If Metro board's dissolved, 'suburban voters will find taxes going so high . . . ' says William McCordic, its former chief staff officer
11/30/1977
Just a poor ignorant Lawyer was the way Ontario Premier John Robarts described himself as he mounted a vehement defence yesterday of his government po(...)
Just a poor ignorant Lawyer was the way Ontario Premier John Robarts described himself as he mounted a vehement defence yesterday of his government po(...)
11/13/1970
'They Can't do this to me!', Reeve Thomas Berry of Long Branch shakes his fist during discussion of the Robarts government plan to create a Metro of six municipalities instead of the present 13
'They Can't do this to me!', Reeve Thomas Berry of Long Branch shakes his fist during discussion of the Robarts government plan to create a Metro of six municipalities instead of the present 13
1/10/1966
The real thing: Left with a minority government following Thursday's election, the Premier told a television audience he would now show Ontario voters the old Frank Miller, the real Frank Miller
The real thing: Left with a minority government following Thursday's election, the Premier told a television audience he would now show Ontario voters the old Frank Miller, the real Frank Miller
3/22/1985
With voters. Juggling duties in Ottawa and in his constituency, MP Barney Danson visits Farmers' Market, Thornhill, to talk about local issues with Annie and Lilly Gray
With voters. Juggling duties in Ottawa and in his constituency, MP Barney Danson visits Farmers' Market, Thornhill, to talk about local issues with Annie and Lilly Gray
2/28/1971
Allan Gregg: Voters disappointed with government's performance, Tory pollster says
Allan Gregg: Voters disappointed with government's performance, Tory pollster says
4/7/1983
Too shy to talk to Ontario Premier John Robarts, at Shamrock Hotel yesterday after a political rally, this little girl turned away giggling after meeting him
Too shy to talk to Ontario Premier John Robarts, at Shamrock Hotel yesterday after a political rally, this little girl turned away giggling after meeting him
8/29/1967
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