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Photo Flashback: Ceremonial opening of Parliament - June 3, 1971

Published:Friday | June 7, 2024 | 7:29 AM
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THE LAW AND THE CHURCH: The Chief Justice, Sir Herbert Duffus (left), and Lady Duffus, enter Gordon House on June 3, ,1971. At right is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, the Rt Rev Samuel E. Carter. Sir Cyril Henriques, president of the Court of Appeal, and Lady Henriques, are behind.
FIRST LADY ARRIVES: Lady Campbell being escorted by Edley Deans, deputy clerk of the Legislature (left), and the Chief of Staff Brigadier David Smith. Behind Lady Campbell is her lady-in-waiting, Beryl Murray.
OPPOSITION GROUP: Michael Manley, leader of the Opposition, leading his team to Gordon House on June 3, 1971. Others distinguishable (from left) are, Allan Isaacs, David Coore, Wills O. Isaacs, Florizel Glasspole, OD, Winston Jones, Howard Cooke , Earnest Peart, Seymour Mullings, Dr Ansel Hayden, and Senator Dudley Thompson.
GOVERNMENT TEAM: The Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Hugh Shearer, leads members of the Government party down Duke Street to Gordon House to attend the ceremonial opening of Parliament for 1971-72, on Thursday, June 3, 1971.
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His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Clifford Campbell, declared the session open at Gordon House, Kingston, invoking divine blessings on the deliberations. Amid the pomp and pageantry, there was the traditional parade of honour, the stirring music by military bands, and the colourful attire of members.