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For three days Toronto streets rang to the sound of military bands as Canada's old soldiers marched
For three days Toronto streets rang to the sound of military bands as Canada's old soldiers marched

For three days Toronto streets rang to the sound of military bands as Canada's old soldiers marched

Date8/2/1938
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Original Toronto Star caption: For three days Toronto streets rang to the sound of military bands as Canada's old soldiers marched. University Ave. crowds thrilled to the Highlanders turn-out (left) at Saturday's parade.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0028461F
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