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Hon. George Hees and Mrs. Hees cut a neat figure at the ball. Some of the 575 guests arrived before the official opening of festivities at 9.30 p.m. M(...)
Hon. George Hees and Mrs. Hees cut a neat figure at the ball. Some of the 575 guests arrived before the official opening of festivities at 9.30 p.m. M(...)

Hon. George Hees and Mrs. Hees cut a neat figure at the ball. Some of the 575 guests arrived before the official opening of festivities at 9.30 p.m. M(...)

Date9/11/1968
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  • Hon. George Hees and Mrs. Hees cut a neat figure at the ball. Some of the 575 guests arrived before the official opening of festivities at 9.30 p.m. Mrs. Michener plans to be hostess to a number of balls at Rideau Hall this winter.
  • Hon. George Hees and Mrs. Hees cut a neat figure at the ball. Some of the 575 guests arrived before the official opening of festivities at 9.30 p.m. M(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hon. George Hees and Mrs. Hees cut a neat figure at the ball. Some of the 575 guests arrived before the official opening of festivities at 9.30 p.m. Mrs. Michener plans to be hostess to a number of balls at Rideau Hall this winter.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0054219F
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