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First German war bride of a Canadian soldier to arrive at Dorval airport

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First German war bride of a Canadian soldier to arrive at Dorval airport

Date5/3/1947

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Graetz Bros. (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: First German war bride of a Canadian soldier to arrive at Dorval airport. Mrs. William Benington; shown here; was disappointed when she didn't see Indians; Eskimos or R.C.M.P. She read about Canada in travel booklets; thought Toronto a town close to Montreal. Married two weeks ago in London; she will visit hubby's parents in Port Arthur before going to live in Creston; B.C.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018679F

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