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Leading The procession from the House of Commons to the Senate chamber as Canada's parliament opened is the acting Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. B(...)
Leading The procession from the House of Commons to the Senate chamber as Canada's parliament opened is the acting Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. B(...)

Leading The procession from the House of Commons to the Senate chamber as Canada's parliament opened is the acting Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. B(...)

Date1/31/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Leading The procession from the House of Commons to the Senate chamber as Canada's parliament opened is the acting Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. Bonner LaRose; followed by the mace-bearer. Members are on way to hear throne speech
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0107487F
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