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Commander Peter MacRitchie (HCMS) meets with liberated Canadian POWs at the Shamshuipo Prisoner Camp in Kowlon, Hong Kong, circa September 1945. Prior to liberation, the camp had been hit by significant diphtheria and beriberi outbreaks leading to the death of many prisoners. [800 x 600]
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A streetcar is tipped off the tracks by workers during the Winnipeg General Strike on June 21st, 1919 (dubbed, 'Bloody Saturday'). Workers were protesting the arrest of several strike leaders. 2 people were killed and 30 others admitted to hospital. The strike ended 4 days latter. [1180 x 632]
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