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Photos from the collection
of Ted Heffernan
submitted by Ron Field.

Postcard Photos of Halifax Riot of April 8, 1945.

Postcard photographer was J.C.M. Hayward, Buckingham St., Halifax.


Explosion of gas tank on police car.

"Halifax V-E Day celebration. Explosion of gas tank on police car."


Burning of police car and tram.

"Halifax V-E Day celebration. Burning of police car and tram."


Burning tram car.

"Halifax V-E Day celebration. The burning tram car."


Riot damage.

"Halifax V-E Day celebration. Burned, police car takes 'left turn'."


Fireworks display in harbour.

"Halifax V-E Day celebration. Display of fireworks on harbour."


Police station & City Hall.

"Halifax V-E Day celebration. Police station and City Hall, day after."


See the letter written by Donald Douglas, describing the Halifax Riot Transcribed on this website.


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