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Government House, Victoria, B.C., will be the point farthest west, at which King George and Queen Elizabeth will stay on their visit to Canada. Here a(...)
Government House, Victoria, B.C., will be the point farthest west, at which King George and Queen Elizabeth will stay on their visit to Canada. Here a(...)

Government House, Victoria, B.C., will be the point farthest west, at which King George and Queen Elizabeth will stay on their visit to Canada. Here a(...)

Date4/22/1939
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  • Government House; Victoria; B.C.; will be the point farthest west; at which King George and Queen Elizabeth will stay on their visit to Canada. Here are shown the tree-shaded lawns and ivied entrance to the house.
  • Government House, Victoria, B.C., will be the point farthest west, at which King George and Queen Elizabeth will stay on their visit to Canada. Here a(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Government House; Victoria; B.C.; will be the point farthest west; at which King George and Queen Elizabeth will stay on their visit to Canada. Here are shown the tree-shaded lawns and ivied entrance to the house.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105193F
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