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Mayor takes the reins of a red river cart
Mayor takes the reins of a red river cart

Mayor takes the reins of a red river cart

Date5/4/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mayor takes the reins of a red river cart. Mayor William Dennison holds reins as he sits on replica of a Red River cart that stopped yesterday at City Hall. It is on its way from Joliette, Quebec, to Portage Ia Prairie, Manitoba, re-enacting the great westward migrations of the last century as part of Manitoba's centennial celebrations. Holding horse is Bruce Strand. With Mayor are Sid Schofield (left) and Ron Strand, who are making wagon trip.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0043294F
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