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A standing ovation from 31,700 racing fans greeted the Queen Mother when she arrived at woodbine, with Lieutenant-Governor Earl Rowe, in a landau with(...)
A standing ovation from 31,700 racing fans greeted the Queen Mother when she arrived at woodbine, with Lieutenant-Governor Earl Rowe, in a landau with(...)

A standing ovation from 31,700 racing fans greeted the Queen Mother when she arrived at woodbine, with Lieutenant-Governor Earl Rowe, in a landau with(...)

Date1/27/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: A standing ovation from 31;700 racing fans greeted the Queen Mother when she arrived at woodbine; with Lieutenant-Governor Earl Rowe; in a landau with Governor-General's Horse Guards as escort. The Queen Mother made her entrance just after the third race; and wanted the remaining races keenly. After the sixth the strolled to the paddock for a close-up look at the Queen's Plate contenders; met owners and their families. But; said host E. P. Taylor; she didn't bet.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122670F
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