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Balloons floated up as Liberal Leader Robert Nixon, to the tune of the title song from Jesus Christ Superstar, greeted 300 supporters yesterday in dow(...)
Balloons floated up as Liberal Leader Robert Nixon, to the tune of the title song from Jesus Christ Superstar, greeted 300 supporters yesterday in dow(...)

Balloons floated up as Liberal Leader Robert Nixon, to the tune of the title song from Jesus Christ Superstar, greeted 300 supporters yesterday in dow(...)

Date9/16/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Balloons floated up as Liberal Leader Robert Nixon, to the tune of the title song from Jesus Christ Superstar, greeted 300 supporters yesterday in downtown Hamilton. He was buoyed by a poll that showed the Liberals leading.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0070982F
    Balloons and hoopla highlighted last night's massive Liberal rally at the CNE Coliseum as Liberal leader Robert Nixon greeted Metro area Liberal candi(...)
    Balloons and hoopla highlighted last night's massive Liberal rally at the CNE Coliseum as Liberal leader Robert Nixon greeted Metro area Liberal candi(...)
    Geo, Mario
    10/12/1967
    Re-elected Ontario Liberal Leader, Robert Nixon and his wife are surrounded by happy supporters last night at the convention, in the Royal York. Nixon(...)
    Re-elected Ontario Liberal Leader, Robert Nixon and his wife are surrounded by happy supporters last night at the convention, in the Royal York. Nixon(...)
    Bezant, Graham
    10/23/1973
    Predicting a liberal win in Thursday's provincial election, Ontario Liberal Leader Robert Nixon tells 1,500 cheering supporters at a rally in St. Lawr(...)
    Predicting a liberal win in Thursday's provincial election, Ontario Liberal Leader Robert Nixon tells 1,500 cheering supporters at a rally in St. Lawr(...)
    Geo, Mario
    10/18/1971
    A Jovial Robert Nixon makes his way among supporters at the Toronto-Dominion Centre to address a rally yesterday, along with Metro area Liberal candid(...)
    A Jovial Robert Nixon makes his way among supporters at the Toronto-Dominion Centre to address a rally yesterday, along with Metro area Liberal candid(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    9/5/1975
    Robert Nixon, leader of the Ontario Liberal party, gives a victory gesture to a supporter on the main street in Bracebridge. Nixon will watch the elec(...)
    Robert Nixon, leader of the Ontario Liberal party, gives a victory gesture to a supporter on the main street in Bracebridge. Nixon will watch the elec(...)
    Lennon, Frank
    10/20/1971
    Back in Toronto to promote his latest film, Jesus Christ Superstar, producer director Norman Jewison is planning to bring his family from England to L(...)
    Back in Toronto to promote his latest film, Jesus Christ Superstar, producer director Norman Jewison is planning to bring his family from England to L(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    6/18/1973
    Blowup for Bob. John Boundy gives his all as he blows up balloons at campaign headquarters of Hon. Robert Macaulay, another of the leadership candidat(...)
    Blowup for Bob. John Boundy gives his all as he blows up balloons at campaign headquarters of Hon. Robert Macaulay, another of the leadership candidat(...)
    Darrell, Dick
    10/21/1961
    They're off! Students from Montrose Public School released 1,169 balloons yesterday as part of a Metro-wide balloon race to raise money for the Inner (...)
    They're off! Students from Montrose Public School released 1,169 balloons yesterday as part of a Metro-wide balloon race to raise money for the Inner (...)
    McConnell, Colin
    5/6/1982
    Enthusiastic Supporters congratulated Robert Bourassa at a Liberal rally in Hull yesterday after Quebec premier challenged his opponent, Parti Quebeco(...)
    Enthusiastic Supporters congratulated Robert Bourassa at a Liberal rally in Hull yesterday after Quebec premier challenged his opponent, Parti Quebeco(...)
    Bourassa, Robert, 1933-1996
    11/12/1976
    Balloon with a view. Hot air balloons converge over Newmarket for annual festival yesterday. Airborne fun continues today with rides and helicopter flights available to the public
    Balloon with a view. Hot air balloons converge over Newmarket for annual festival yesterday. Airborne fun continues today with rides and helicopter flights available to the public
    Mahler, John
    7/23/1988
    Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
    Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
    Spremo, Boris
    12/29/1977
    Cheers. A jubilant Liberal Leader Lester Pearson has his arm raised by happy supporters after House twice voted 142-111 to topple P.C. government
    Cheers. A jubilant Liberal Leader Lester Pearson has his arm raised by happy supporters after House twice voted 142-111 to topple P.C. government
    Grant, Frank
    2/6/1963