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New Governor-General reads first throne speech
New Governor-General reads first throne speech

New Governor-General reads first throne speech

Date11/8/1940
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  • New Governor-General reads first throne speech. This scene inside the Senate chamber shows the Earl of Athlone as he read the speech from the throne, opening the second session of Canada's 19th parliament. Seated on the dais with him is Prncess Alice. At his excellency's right is Prime Minister King, and on the opposite side Senator Raoul Dandurand.
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Original Toronto Star caption: New Governor-General reads first throne speech. This scene inside the Senate chamber shows the Earl of Athlone as he read the speech from the throne, opening the second session of Canada's 19th parliament. Seated on the dais with him is Prncess Alice. At his excellency's right is Prime Minister King, and on the opposite side Senator Raoul Dandurand.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0029915F
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