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Crowds at St. John's Nfld., watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy
Crowds at St. John's Nfld., watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy

Crowds at St. John's Nfld., watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy

Date7/27/1978
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  • Crowds at St. John's Nfld.; watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy.
  • Crowds at St. John's Nfld., watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy
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Original Toronto Star caption: Crowds at St. John's Nfld.; watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy.
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    Pierre Trudeau, above with Queen during last year's royal visit, is criticized for attack on monarchy, by reader
    Pierre Trudeau, above with Queen during last year's royal visit, is criticized for attack on monarchy, by reader
    Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
    10/15/1977
    Queen Elizabeth talks to Brownies at sod-turning ceremony in Grande Prairie, Alta
    Queen Elizabeth talks to Brownies at sod-turning ceremony in Grande Prairie, Alta
    Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
    8/1/1978
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    The magic of monarchy is a useful part of our system, says John Aimers, below, pointing out her charm and grace on her Olympic visit. But the Queen, s(...)
    Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
    7/15/1976
    Railway celebration! : order of procession, to be observed at the ceremony for turning the first sod for the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Union Railroad
    Railway celebration! : order of procession, to be observed at the ceremony for turning the first sod for the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Union Railroad
    Denison, George T.
    1851
    Rev. Paul T. Holliday and the congregation of Willowdale Baptist Church at sod turning ceremony…
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    Holliday, Paul T., Reverend
    5/24/1957
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    Rev. Paul T. Holliday beside earth mover at sod turning ceremony for Willowdale Baptist Church, Toronto, Ontario
    Holliday, Paul T., Reverend
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    Rev. Paul T. Holliday and the congregation of Willowdale Baptist Church at sod turning ceremony…
    Rev. Paul T. Holliday and the congregation of Willowdale Baptist Church at sod turning ceremony, Toronto, Ontario
    Holliday, Paul T., Reverend
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    Photo of three women standing on lawn with shovel. 
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    Critics of Queen Elizabeth, above, and the monarchy come under fire from readers at right
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    Ready to go: John Curtin, 18, a student at forest hill collegiate, starts a cross-canada walk Thursday in St. John's, Nfld., on behalf of the Red Cross Bone Marrow Registry.
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    Toronto Star (Firm)
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