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Georgetown marks its 50th birthday, Majorettes, antique cars, bands and pipe-and-drum units take part in a half-hour parade through Georgetown to the (...)
Georgetown marks its 50th birthday, Majorettes, antique cars, bands and pipe-and-drum units take part in a half-hour parade through Georgetown to the (...)

Georgetown marks its 50th birthday, Majorettes, antique cars, bands and pipe-and-drum units take part in a half-hour parade through Georgetown to the (...)

Date7/2/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Georgetown marks its 50th birthday; Majorettes; antique cars; bands and pipe-and-drum units take part in a half-hour parade through Georgetown to the fairgrounds yesterday; part of the celebration of the town's 50th birthday. Officially opening Georgetown's Golden Year activities; 30 runners from Georgetown High School ran a mile each in relay to carry a scroll from Queen's Park. Other events were a barbecue and folk and rock concerts.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0106418F
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