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The magic of monarchy is a useful part of our system, says John Aimers, below, pointing out her charm and grace on her Olympic visit. But the Queen, s(...)
The magic of monarchy is a useful part of our system, says John Aimers, below, pointing out her charm and grace on her Olympic visit. But the Queen, s(...)

The magic of monarchy is a useful part of our system, says John Aimers, below, pointing out her charm and grace on her Olympic visit. But the Queen, s(...)

Date7/15/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: The magic of monarchy is a useful part of our system; says John Aimers; below; pointing out her charm and grace on her Olympic visit. But the Queen; seen above greeting one of Canada's native chiefs; was exploited by the Prime Minister; another reader charges.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122972F
Crowds at St. John's Nfld., watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy
Crowds at St. John's Nfld., watch sod-turning ceremony by Queen during her recent visit. Reader wants national vote on monarchy
7/27/1978
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, charms her admirers yesterday at Queen's Park just as she did Canadians 50 years ago during her first visit. Althou(...)
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, charms her admirers yesterday at Queen's Park just as she did Canadians 50 years ago during her first visit. Althou(...)
7/7/1989
Thinking it over: Prince Philip didn't pull any punches Saturday when asked if he thought the monarchy was useful to Canada
Thinking it over: Prince Philip didn't pull any punches Saturday when asked if he thought the monarchy was useful to Canada
10/18/1969
Juvenile pieces : designed for the instruction and entertainment of the youth of both sexes : to which is now prefixed, An essay on the education of youth : pointing out those branches of knowledge most useful in the present state of society, and enumerating publications under each branch of knowledge conducive to mental improvement
Juvenile pieces : designed for the instruction and entertainment of the youth of both sexes : to which is now prefixed, An essay on the education of youth : pointing out those branches of knowledge most useful in the present state of society, and enumerating publications under each branch of knowledge conducive to mental improvement
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Pierre Trudeau, above with Queen during last year's royal visit, is criticized for attack on monarchy, by reader
Pierre Trudeau, above with Queen during last year's royal visit, is criticized for attack on monarchy, by reader
10/15/1977
Advertising critic: The pharmaceutical industry is a business designed to secure a profit, says Dr. Eric Letovsky, in pointing out the potential dangers in Madison Avenue-style drug advertising.
Advertising critic: The pharmaceutical industry is a business designed to secure a profit, says Dr. Eric Letovsky, in pointing out the potential dangers in Madison Avenue-style drug advertising.
11/12/1980
My biggest fear was that I was going to be afraid and not lead my men properly, says Elliot Dalton, right, of Toronto, as he recalls the famous D-Day invasion. He was convinced he would not be killed. His brother, Charles, left, pointing out the position of his men that day, was reported dead, then was found by his brother alive in a U.K. hospital.
My biggest fear was that I was going to be afraid and not lead my men properly, says Elliot Dalton, right, of Toronto, as he recalls the famous D-Day invasion. He was convinced he would not be killed. His brother, Charles, left, pointing out the position of his men that day, was reported dead, then was found by his brother alive in a U.K. hospital.
5/30/1978
From the Olympic Plaza (above) to the Saddledome (below) a nightly laser show casts its magic over Calgary
From the Olympic Plaza (above) to the Saddledome (below) a nightly laser show casts its magic over Calgary
2/18/1988
Jan, a White Witch who lives in East York with her six children, says, Hopefully, witches have evolved to where destructive work is not a part of our lives. She said they do not believe in the devil
Jan, a White Witch who lives in East York with her six children, says, Hopefully, witches have evolved to where destructive work is not a part of our lives. She said they do not believe in the devil
5/27/1973
Picture of Pauline McGibbon, Lieutenant-Governor-designate, fixing sandwich for her husband, should have been matched by a picture of Premier Bill Davis putting out garbage, reader says below
Picture of Pauline McGibbon, Lieutenant-Governor-designate, fixing sandwich for her husband, should have been matched by a picture of Premier Bill Davis putting out garbage, reader says below
1/17/1974
Critics of Queen Elizabeth, above, and the monarchy come under fire from readers at right
Critics of Queen Elizabeth, above, and the monarchy come under fire from readers at right
8/4/1978
Sailor prince casts critical eye over ship's bell during visit to famed Canadian destroyer, It's nice you kept her so clean, says Queen's husband as h(...)
Sailor prince casts critical eye over ship's bell during visit to famed Canadian destroyer, It's nice you kept her so clean, says Queen's husband as h(...)
3/21/1966