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Official funeral service of Robert 'Bob' Nesta Marley

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"View outside the National Arena yesterday as the throng of people waited to get into the building to view the body of Bob Marley. Police sources say this is the largest gathering of people ever seen in Jamaica, even bigger than the one at the…

Opening ceremony for the Edward VII memorial clock tower

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Large gathering in Half Way for the opening ceremony of the King Edward VII memorial clocktower in March 1913.

P.M. Michael Manley addressing workers

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"Prime Minister Manley (arrow) addressing impact workers at the National Arena yesterday."

Persons waiting at KPH

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"Indefinite Wait: Scored of people wondering when they would get through at the KPH Dispensary. Many had arrived from 9:00 am but had not yet got a number at 2:00 pm when the Daily News visited. Filling a prescription takes days."

PNP - large crowd with hands in the air

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PNP supporters raising their fists as they make the PNP "power" sign. A large banner with the words "Socialism is Love" is raised high.

Political party supporters on Duke & Beeston Streets by Gordon House

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"Election spirits ran high yesterday as JLP and PNP supporters flanked sections of Duke and Beeston Streets by Gordon House, while Parliament debated the Boundaries Report. From early morning, party supporters positioned themselves, sang party songs…

Prime Minister Michael Manley stepping with supporters

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"Stepping: Prime Minister, Michael Manley [centre] stepping with supporters as he arrived to hand in his nomination yesterday. Mr. Manley, the second of two candidates to be nominated for the East Central Kingston constituency in subdued tones wished…

Return of B.W.I. R

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A massive crowd turns out to welcome members of the British West Indies Regiment as they return from the World War

Return of Colonel Madden's detachment. View of Harbour St. Kingston

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Scene at Harbour Street, Kingston, where a large crowd is gathered in celebration of the return of Colonel Addem's detachment.