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School children join in welcome for crew of trim new ship
School children join in welcome for crew of trim new ship

School children join in welcome for crew of trim new ship

Date11/6/1941
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  • School children join in welcome for crew of trim new ship. Oakville and district residents; thousands strong; thronged Lakeside park yesterday and cheered the christening of H.M.C.S. Oakville; trim new corvette which anchored off the town. A section of the crowd is shown with flags with the ship anchored in the background. All community and civic organization were represented in the guards of honor for the occasion.
  • School children join in welcome for crew of trim new ship
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Original Toronto Star caption: School children join in welcome for crew of trim new ship. Oakville and district residents; thousands strong; thronged Lakeside park yesterday and cheered the christening of H.M.C.S. Oakville; trim new corvette which anchored off the town. A section of the crowd is shown with flags with the ship anchored in the background. All community and civic organization were represented in the guards of honor for the occasion.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010356F
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