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Ready to ride as King Billy on his traditional white horse in today's Orange parade is County Marshal Fred Woods
Ready to ride as King Billy on his traditional white horse in today's Orange parade is County Marshal Fred Woods

Ready to ride as King Billy on his traditional white horse in today's Orange parade is County Marshal Fred Woods

Date7/13/1963
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  • Ready to ride as King Billy on his traditional white horse in today's Orange parade is County Marshal Fred Woods
  • Ready to ride as King Billy on his traditional white horse in today's Orange parade is County Marshal Fred Woods. Parade started at Yonge and Wellesley Sts.; ends at the CNE grounds. A member of the Orange lodge color guard helps him prepare.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ready to ride as King Billy on his traditional white horse in today's Orange parade is County Marshal Fred Woods. Parade started at Yonge and Wellesley Sts.; ends at the CNE grounds. A member of the Orange lodge color guard helps him prepare.
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