Crowds at St. John's Nfld., watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy

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Crowds at St. John's Nfld., watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy

Date7/27/1978

Names

Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022 (subject)

Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-2021 (subject)

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Crowds at St. John's Nfld.; watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy.

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Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0123070F

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