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Twenty tons of dynamite blast in a terrific blast at Havelock in Ontario

Twenty tons of dynamite blast in a terrific blast at Havelock in Ontario. Explosions in the mountains. Smoke rises up due to explosion. Several men at the site watch the explosion. A man climbs a broken rock. Broken railroad tracks seen

Date: 1937
Duration: 1 min 3 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675041428
Federal ice breaker MB Mclain cuts through ice and maneuvers its way across the Montreal Harbor.

Ice breakers push out into the St. Lawrence River to clear the channel for shipping. Federal ice breaker MB Mclain cuts through ice and maneuvers its way across the Montreal Harbor. Captain of the ship on deck. The ship cuts through a heavy lair of ice. She backs up again and pushes through.

Date: 1953, March 12
Duration: 45 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675020726
Toronto Police War Veterans Association "Church Parade" and ceremony honoring fallen of World War I

Toronto Policemen participate in annual "Church Parade" to honor fallen from World War 1. The Police Pipe Band leads the parade past the City Hall Branch of the Dominion Bank, at Queen and Bay Streets. They are followed by uniformed policemen wearing white gloves.The Pipe band continues along tree-lined section of street. Police official on horseback leads the uniformed police officers. A contingent of mounted police take part in the parade. An elderly man in Police uniform stands with three elderly officials, in top hats, in front of the Toronto City Hall, where members of another police band in uniform, stand, at ease, conversing. Spectators are gathered under a flagpole. A Color Guard of police officers stands at attention. The four elderly gentlemen are assisted in placing a floral wreath at the base of the World War I memorial at the City Hall. Inscription: "To Our Glorious Dead" is seen on the monument. The four men stand as the police band plays music.

Date: 1936
Duration: 1 min 36 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022421
Leader of the World Zionist Movement, Dr Chaim Weizmann addresses Jewish people in Toronto.

Jews gather at a place in Toronto. Leader of the World Zionist Movement, Dr Chaim Weizmann addresses Jewish people. Dignitaries walking on the street.

Date: 1938
Duration: 35 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675027152
President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth attend St. Lawrence Seaway opening ceremonies and address ceremony attendees

President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth arriving in a Cadillac sedan with an open back seat for ceremonies to open officially the St. Lawrence Seaway. Britain's Prince Philip and U.S. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower also arrive in a separate Cadillac sedan. The distinguished guests wave to the audience gathered as their cars approach the ceremony stage. President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth are greeted by officials before ascending steps to an outdoor stage. Queen Elizabeth addresses the gathered crowd. President Eisenhower also addresses the audience. Officials are seen seated on the stage. View of President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth descending steps, followed by two U.S. Navy officers, to enter the waiting Cadillac sedan after the ceremony.

Date: 1959, June 26
Duration: 2 min 11 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675078226
People watch wild ducks who find refuge at a waterfront in Toronto, Ontario.

Wild ducks find food and refuge at a waterfront in Toronto, Ontario. Women stand on a lake shore to watch the ducks. A pole next to the lake with a board that reads 'Danger'.

Date: 1939, January 9
Duration: 54 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063633