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Hoarse Halifax thousands cheered the Empress of Britain and its royal passengers out into the Atlantic dusk this week
Hoarse Halifax thousands cheered the Empress of Britain and its royal passengers out into the Atlantic dusk this week

Hoarse Halifax thousands cheered the Empress of Britain and its royal passengers out into the Atlantic dusk this week

Date6/24/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hoarse Halifax thousands cheered the Empress of Britain and its royal passengers out into the Atlantic dusk this week. As she stepped from Canadian soil on to the gangplank of the liner; the Queen turned and for the last time waved her charming; friendly acknowledgement of the loyal cheers.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122544F
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