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Trying to stave off losses that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Premier William Davis sped through four central Ontario ridings yesterday(...)
Trying to stave off losses that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Premier William Davis sped through four central Ontario ridings yesterday(...)

Trying to stave off losses that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Premier William Davis sped through four central Ontario ridings yesterday(...)

Date9/17/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Trying to stave off losses that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Premier William Davis sped through four central Ontario ridings yesterday with his wife, Kathleen. Her right leg was injured in the campaign.
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    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0042665F
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