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On Eve of the confederation of Tomorrow conference, Premier John Robarts examined the chair, brought from Charlottetown, on which Sir John A. Macdonal(...)
On Eve of the confederation of Tomorrow conference, Premier John Robarts examined the chair, brought from Charlottetown, on which Sir John A. Macdonal(...)

On Eve of the confederation of Tomorrow conference, Premier John Robarts examined the chair, brought from Charlottetown, on which Sir John A. Macdonal(...)

Date11/26/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: On Eve of the confederation of Tomorrow conference, Premier John Robarts examined the chair, brought from Charlottetown, on which Sir John A. Macdonald once sat. That fellow was much thinner than I, he said.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0076528F
    Ontario premier John Robarts (left) confers with Prime Minister Pearson at conference in Ottawa to plan tomorrow's constitution. Behind them are Carl (...)
    Ontario premier John Robarts (left) confers with Prime Minister Pearson at conference in Ottawa to plan tomorrow's constitution. Behind them are Carl (...)
    Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers on the Constitution
    2/5/1968
    Ontario Premier John Robarts, (left) talks with Finance Minister Walter Gordon at federal-provincial conference which wound up in Ottawa Saturday. Rev(...)
    Ontario Premier John Robarts, (left) talks with Finance Minister Walter Gordon at federal-provincial conference which wound up in Ottawa Saturday. Rev(...)
    James, Norman
    7/29/1963
    Election victory brought Ontario Premier John Robarts a kiss from his wife - who then turned and told reporters with a laugh: We haven't done this in (...)
    Election victory brought Ontario Premier John Robarts a kiss from his wife - who then turned and told reporters with a laugh: We haven't done this in (...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    10/17/1967
    On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
    On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
    James, Norman
    1/12/1968
    After a fruitful discussion, Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa and Premier John Robarts of Ontario smile as they speak to a press conference at Queen's P(...)
    After a fruitful discussion, Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa and Premier John Robarts of Ontario smile as they speak to a press conference at Queen's P(...)
    Darrell, Dick
    6/4/1970
    He's Retiring as Premier of Ontario, John Robarts tells a Queen's Park news conference at noon today
    He's Retiring as Premier of Ontario, John Robarts tells a Queen's Park news conference at noon today
    Robarts, John P., 1917-
    12/7/1970
    A birthday shared, On his 50th birthday, Premier John Robarts places a wreath at the University Ave, statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, who was born 152 years ago
    A birthday shared, On his 50th birthday, Premier John Robarts places a wreath at the University Ave, statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, who was born 152 years ago
    Darrell, Dick
    1/11/1967
    Ornately-carved antique chair which Frank Frank-furter (left) brought to Canada is examined by Heribert Hickl-Szabo
    Ornately-carved antique chair which Frank Frank-furter (left) brought to Canada is examined by Heribert Hickl-Szabo
    Geo, Mario
    2/8/1971
    Hugh downs, host of Today show (left), chats with Ontario Premier John Robarts on today's Toronto edition, which was seen in 211 U.S. cities. City of (...)
    Hugh downs, host of Today show (left), chats with Ontario Premier John Robarts on today's Toronto edition, which was seen in 211 U.S. cities. City of (...)
    Darrell, Dick
    9/17/1970
    Alberta's Premier E. C. Manning, left, pays strict attention as Quebec's Premier Johnson at the Confederation of Tomorrow conference accuses certain u(...)
    Alberta's Premier E. C. Manning, left, pays strict attention as Quebec's Premier Johnson at the Confederation of Tomorrow conference accuses certain u(...)
    James, Norman
    11/28/1967
    Key question of the conference of provincial premiers on the Confederation of Tomorrow was posed yesterday by Newfoundland's flamboyant Premier Joey S(...)
    Key question of the conference of provincial premiers on the Confederation of Tomorrow was posed yesterday by Newfoundland's flamboyant Premier Joey S(...)
    Lennon, Frank
    11/28/1967
    Eight Premiers are attending the Confederation of Tomorrow Conference in Toronto and a ninth, Manitoba's new premier, Walter Weir, is expected to arri(...)
    Eight Premiers are attending the Confederation of Tomorrow Conference in Toronto and a ninth, Manitoba's new premier, Walter Weir, is expected to arri(...)
    Lennon, Frank
    11/27/1967