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… Shriners The world's greatest philanthropists, proud of their commitment to family and fellowship, the Shriners are a brotherhood dedicated to … service to help children in 22 hospitals across North America. Les plus grands philanthropes du monde, fiers de leur engagement envers …
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… was born in Québec May, 1922 and served as an infantry soldier in Les Fusiliers Mont Royal. Date of enlistment: January, 1943. Date of … My 4 month advanced training took place in Valcartier near Québec City. We embarked on the Queen Mary in Halifax July 1st, 1943 now … We were immediately taken by train for approximately 500 miles to the south of London for additional training in view of the future landing …
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… Families September 26, 1956 – Skaubryn Our journey to Canada began with a dream of opportunity and space to raise a large … were storms to endure as well. At one point I was sleeping on the top bunk and woke up soaked in seawater, the porthole had leaked. We …
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… of feeling, longing for their country, "Italia Mia" and longing for "la bella vita"? Maybe he was thinking about the trees in America, the ones that grew money, so the old folks of his city, Castellammare Di Stabia believed. The answers to these questions … of their Italy. It was during those trips to that small store, the seed was planted in my father's head, to perhaps one day open up a …
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… Port of Entry: Saint John, New Brunswick Date of Arrival: February 26, 1928 Age on Arrival: 24 CHARLES JOSEPH LUTTON/"C" COMPANY THE IRISH … – bright and warm. April 22, 1944 (S. ELIA FIUMERAPIDO / Map. 891266 Scale 1/50,000 Sheet 160 1) The Bn change over was completed by …
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… years of World War Two, Nazi-Germany's defeat and disintegration, American and Soviet occupation, and flight to the West. Like all German … in drab clothes, many women and children. I end up at the stern and side of the lowest deck (D6B), yuk! We get underway about 3PM, in … only in your heart - Still, the mood is upbeat: a new life beckons! Tue 6 Nov 1951: Rough night, dozens seasick already, making stairways …
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… his wife Maria to Canada on March 5, 1954, he thought to himself, “welcome home”. This wasn’t the first time Theo would set voyage from the Netherlands upon the Groote Beer (Great Bear), but … Theo asked the bishop which country he would choose to emigrate to, and the bishop said Canada. From then on, Theo decided that was …
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… David and Michael, came from the same village in England. They set out together looking for adventure and the opportunities that … was a young structural engineer that had been sponsored by Avro to come to Canada and work on the Avro Arrow project. When asked about … good advice and David and Michael were both promptly given jobs. David said, "I didn't know a debit from a credit." He learned fast enough …
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… Museum, and to connect our existing visitors with other aspects of the city’s present and past. The basic theme of the exhibit is that figure … Nova Scotia’s innovative Starr skates. We are fortunate to have a pair in the exhibit, borrowed from the Nova Scotia Museum. Second, … and citizens took up as a suitable use of the storied Commons of the city. (Aside: one of the builders featured in Perfect Landings is Joe …