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Robert Nixon mingled with delegates and candidates last night after a farewell reception held in his honor as retiring Liberal leader at the Ontario L(...)
Robert Nixon mingled with delegates and candidates last night after a farewell reception held in his honor as retiring Liberal leader at the Ontario L(...)

Robert Nixon mingled with delegates and candidates last night after a farewell reception held in his honor as retiring Liberal leader at the Ontario L(...)

Date1/23/1976
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  • Robert Nixon mingled with delegates and candidates last night after a farewell reception held in his honor as retiring Liberal leader at the Ontario Liberal leadership convention being held this weekend at the Four Seasons Sherton Hotel. Here he talks to leadership candidate; Stuart Smith and his wife; Paddy. Smith; member for Hamilton West; is one of six candidates contesting the leadership.
  • Robert Nixon mingled with delegates and candidates last night after a farewell reception held in his honor as retiring Liberal leader at the Ontario L(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Robert Nixon mingled with delegates and candidates last night after a farewell reception held in his honor as retiring Liberal leader at the Ontario Liberal leadership convention being held this weekend at the Four Seasons Sherton Hotel. Here he talks to leadership candidate; Stuart Smith and his wife; Paddy. Smith; member for Hamilton West; is one of six candidates contesting the leadership.
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