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Only 200 had Seats for the city hall ceremony at Hamilton when the Queen signed the visitors' book, but streets on the royal route were lined with 400(...)
Only 200 had Seats for the city hall ceremony at Hamilton when the Queen signed the visitors' book, but streets on the royal route were lined with 400(...)

Only 200 had Seats for the city hall ceremony at Hamilton when the Queen signed the visitors' book, but streets on the royal route were lined with 400(...)

Date6/8/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: Only 200 had Seats for the city hall ceremony at Hamilton when the Queen signed the visitors' book; but streets on the royal route were lined with 400;000 others. One of the gayest welcomes given was that from 37;000 school children who cheered for 85 minutes. At the civic stadium; the board of education had paraded 1;200 students to perform drills. So intent were boy tumblers in watching their King and Queen that they missed their mats.
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:City Hall
City, town or township:Hamilton
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Hamilton-Wentworth (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122493F
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