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The last vice-regal residents. Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Bruce Leaving Chorley Park On the Last Day of His Term of Office in 1937
The last vice-regal residents. Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Bruce Leaving Chorley Park On the Last Day of His Term of Office in 1937

The last vice-regal residents. Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Bruce Leaving Chorley Park On the Last Day of His Term of Office in 1937

Date12/1/1937
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Original Toronto Star caption: The last vice-regal residents. Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Bruce Leaving Chorley Park On the Last Day of His Term of Office in 1937.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0034946F
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