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SUMMARY:The Nanaimo Historical Society presents...
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/the-nanaimo-historical-society-presents95/
LOCATION:Bowen Park Complex :: 500 Bowen Rd Nanaimo, V9R 1Z7
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada's involvement in the First World War began on August 14, 1914, when Britain declared war on Germany.  =0D=0A=
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Out of an expeditionary force of 620,000, Canadian casualties at the end of the war totaled 67,000 killed and 170,000 wounded.  This was an enormous sacrifice from a country with a population of under eight million.=0D=0A=
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In addition to the presentation Gavin Cooper will also display and describe a collection of First World War artifacts.=0D=0A=
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The Nanaimo Historical Society looks forward to your attendance at this special presentation.  Please brings your questions, comments, and memories to share with our speaker.=0D=0A=
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Who: The Nanaimo Historical Society=0D=0A=
What: Canada and the First World War=0D=0A=
Where: Bowen Park Complex=0D=0A=
When: November 14, 2013 7:30 p.m.  Coffee, Tea, and cookies at 9:00=0D=0A=
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The Nanaimo Historical Society is a non-profit organization.  Founded in 1953, the Society's mission is to preserve, promote, and celebrate the history of Nanaimo.  Annual membership is $24 for an individual, $30 for a family, and $34 for an organization.=0D=0A=
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Membership includes a subscription to British Columbia History, the quarterly journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation.=0D=0A=
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