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Labour Day Parade 1898 Vancouver near Hastings Mill

City to participate in upcoming Labour Day Parade – August 14, 1893

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The Council accepted an invitation to attend the Labour Day Parade, and allowed the Fire Brigade to participate. Council gives orders to the City Foremen to give preference in hiring…

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