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John Diefenbaker. Speaking in rain at Oakville picnic
John Diefenbaker. Speaking in rain at Oakville picnic

John Diefenbaker. Speaking in rain at Oakville picnic

Date9/18/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: John Diefenbaker. Speaking in rain at Oakville picnic.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0043750F
      Corn-fed Conservative is Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker as he ties into a juicy cob at a Tory picnic Saturday in Oakville's Coronation Park. Diefe(...)
      Corn-fed Conservative is Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker as he ties into a juicy cob at a Tory picnic Saturday in Oakville's Coronation Park. Diefe(...)
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      Dinsmore, Ted
      8/1/1977
      Speaking of the fans, these two young ladies were among the thousands of stalwarts who hung in there until the skies cleared. How did you pass the time away during the rain delay?
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      Bock, Tony
      8/23/1988
      Rain couldn't cancel this picnic
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      Mahler, John
      7/3/1978
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      12/12/1963
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      Hurley, Adele
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      Dutton, Don
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      William Davis, education minister, shown speaking at Metro Conservative rally, is likely aspirant for job of Premier John Robarts, seen in portrait behind him
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      Darrell, Dick
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      John Robinette, who is one of the country's most distinguished lawyers, says English-speaking people in Canada should try to understand the pride of Quebeckers in their history, culture and language
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      Cassavetes, John Nicholas, 1929-1989
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