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Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)
Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)

Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)

Date2/13/1971
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  • Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced last night. Daughter Nancy kisses her father, while her sister, Katherine, grasps her shoulders. In front of them, Mrs. Kathleen Davis, wearing corsage, waves to supporters. Three children in foreground, from left, are Neil, Ian and Meg, Balloting was delaying more than five hours by a breakdown in voting machines.
  • Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced last night. Daughter Nancy kisses her father, while her sister, Katherine, grasps her shoulders. In front of them, Mrs. Kathleen Davis, wearing corsage, waves to supporters. Three children in foreground, from left, are Neil, Ian and Meg, Balloting was delaying more than five hours by a breakdown in voting machines.
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