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Arrival and departure were the greatest moments in every centre their majesties visited, from Quebec to Victoria and back across a continent. But loud(...)
Arrival and departure were the greatest moments in every centre their majesties visited, from Quebec to Victoria and back across a continent. But loud(...)

Arrival and departure were the greatest moments in every centre their majesties visited, from Quebec to Victoria and back across a continent. But loud(...)

Date6/17/1939
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  • Arrival and departure were the greatest moments in every centre their majesties visited; from Quebec to Victoria and back across a continent. But louder than ever were the cheers that greeted the King and Queen as they first appeared on the train platform entering Halifax; for this was their last arrival before their final departure from Canada.
  • Arrival and departure were the greatest moments in every centre their majesties visited, from Quebec to Victoria and back across a continent. But loud(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Arrival and departure were the greatest moments in every centre their majesties visited; from Quebec to Victoria and back across a continent. But louder than ever were the cheers that greeted the King and Queen as they first appeared on the train platform entering Halifax; for this was their last arrival before their final departure from Canada.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122545F
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    Premier Pattullo of British Columbia reads his welcoming address to their majesties at the legislative building, Victoria
    Premier Pattullo of British Columbia reads his welcoming address to their majesties at the legislative building, Victoria
    Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
    6/17/1939
    Provincial Parliament Buildings Charlottetown where then majesties were welcomed on behalf of the city and Province Chairs remained dinning ceremony
    Provincial Parliament Buildings Charlottetown where then majesties were welcomed on behalf of the city and Province Chairs remained dinning ceremony
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    6/1/1939
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    Geo, Mario
    n.d.
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    5/17/1939
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    Toronto Star (Firm)
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