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In resplendent uniform of a civilian governor-general, Roland Michener passes the chief of his guard of honor, leaving Houses of Parliment after deliv(...)
In resplendent uniform of a civilian governor-general, Roland Michener passes the chief of his guard of honor, leaving Houses of Parliment after deliv(...)

In resplendent uniform of a civilian governor-general, Roland Michener passes the chief of his guard of honor, leaving Houses of Parliment after deliv(...)

Date9/12/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: In resplendent uniform of a civilian governor-general; Roland Michener passes the chief of his guard of honor; leaving Houses of Parliment after delivering his first Speech from the Throne and opening 28th Parliament. Speech read by the Governor-General as the Queen's representative didn't mention her at all.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0107450F
      Battle honors given. In white uniform, Governor-General Roland Michener presents battle honors standrad to Lt. Michael Sheppard, of 411 (County of York) Air Reserve Squadron on Sunday
      Battle honors given. In white uniform, Governor-General Roland Michener presents battle honors standrad to Lt. Michael Sheppard, of 411 (County of York) Air Reserve Squadron on Sunday
      Beaty, Keith
      6/13/1971
      Guest of honor, Governor-General Roland Michener talks shop with Mayor Dennison
      Guest of honor, Governor-General Roland Michener talks shop with Mayor Dennison
      Bezant, Graham
      11/29/1967
      The chief scout is bowing out. Governor-General Roland Michener, the Chief Scout for Canada, addresses 1,700 Boy Scouts from Pennsylvania and Ontario (...)
      The chief scout is bowing out. Governor-General Roland Michener, the Chief Scout for Canada, addresses 1,700 Boy Scouts from Pennsylvania and Ontario (...)
      Calleja, Frank
      10/7/1973
      Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Peter Michener are seen after wedding Saturday at little Trinity Anglican Church. Groom is Governor-General Roland Michener's nephew
      Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Peter Michener are seen after wedding Saturday at little Trinity Anglican Church. Groom is Governor-General Roland Michener's nephew
      Bull, Ron
      3/20/1971
      On his last full day as Governor-General, Roland Michener takes his granddaughter Joan Schatz, 5, to church yesterday at St. Anne's Anglican Church, G(...)
      On his last full day as Governor-General, Roland Michener takes his granddaughter Joan Schatz, 5, to church yesterday at St. Anne's Anglican Church, G(...)
      Barkley, Harold
      1/13/1974
      Birthday boy: Former governor-general Roland Michener marked his 90th birthday yesterday with giant birthday cake - and a game of tennis
      Birthday boy: Former governor-general Roland Michener marked his 90th birthday yesterday with giant birthday cake - and a game of tennis
      Michener, Roland, 1900-1991
      4/19/1990
      Solemn Occasion: Jean Chretien, centre, and his wife, Aline, greet former Governor General Roland Michener at the funeral of lawyer Pierre Genest in Toronto yesterday
      Solemn Occasion: Jean Chretien, centre, and his wife, Aline, greet former Governor General Roland Michener at the funeral of lawyer Pierre Genest in Toronto yesterday
      Bull, Ron
      6/19/1989
      His excellency, the doctor. Governor-General ROland Michener (left) receives honorary fellowship in College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada from (...)
      His excellency, the doctor. Governor-General ROland Michener (left) receives honorary fellowship in College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada from (...)
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      1/19/1968
      Telling it the way it is, Governor-General Roland Michener sits beside his wife yesterday answering questions from children of junior Sunday school be(...)
      Telling it the way it is, Governor-General Roland Michener sits beside his wife yesterday answering questions from children of junior Sunday school be(...)
      Dinsmore, Ted
      11/17/1968
      Getting a kick out of fitness. Former governor-general Roland Michener displays his high-stepping ability for Canada's finest woman marathoner, Jacque(...)
      Getting a kick out of fitness. Former governor-general Roland Michener displays his high-stepping ability for Canada's finest woman marathoner, Jacque(...)
      Mahler, John
      4/9/1984
      Governor-General Roland Michener at work in his oval, oak-panelled study
      Governor-General Roland Michener at work in his oval, oak-panelled study
      Barkley, Harold
      2/21/1972
      Prime Minister Trudeau, his date for the night, Madelaine Gobeil, Governor-General Roland Michener and Mrs
      Prime Minister Trudeau, his date for the night, Madelaine Gobeil, Governor-General Roland Michener and Mrs
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      6/2/1969