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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
2
A wide survey covers Coronation symbolism and royal lineage, New Zealand industrial and local council notes, wage disputes in New Plymouth and Waterside Workers, Ashburton sports and harbour board tours, licensing decisions, Addington market results, Akaroa whaling talk, and Lady Ward comments on women’s voting and travel.
Mr J. Obberns moves from Waimate railway office to Ashburton replacing by Mr A W H Smith. Ashburton Masonic Lodge No 181 W C holds annual installation and investiture in the Masonic Hall last evening. Government forecast: westerly to southerly gale with showers and heavy seas on eastern coasts. Sir James Carroll to speak at Oamaru. Ashburton address planned two to three days later. Agriculture minister says London rep will handle science side of dairy trade to avoid home arbitration. Sale of second hand cars by Mr G Fr Garson includes a Darracq and De Dion Mass. A trial and free driving tuition offered with prices from £85.
New Zealand joins global pageantry for King George V’s coronation as rain disrupts plans. Crowning rites proceed in Westminster Abbey while Empire-wide gatherings, parades, and official ceremonies face weather setbacks and logistical challenges.
King and Queen will visit Maynooth College on July 9 by royal invitation. The King telegraphed Cardinal Logue thanking bishops for congratulations on the Coronation and prayers for blessings. Luminations drew huge eager crowds viewing street illuminations into the late hour.
A state banquet at Buckingham Palace drew six hundred guests including visiting premiers. Royal family members circulated among seated groups while nearly one hundred guests were served from the Sovereign's gold plate, escorted from Windsor treasure vaults.
The event drew four thousand attendees including the German Crown Prince and Princess and other foreign royalties. Notable figures attended briefly as guests were excused early to reach the Shakespeare hall. Quadrilles featured Tudor and Shakespearean characters, though Their Majesties did not remain for the ball.
The State Secretary reports that the King will present New South Wales with a copy of the State portrait of himself and the Queen to commemorate the Coronation.
A civic procession from Basin Reserve to Newtown Park culminated in a noon grand military view, with about 2000 troops, Wellington units, and landing parties from H M S Cambrian and Pioneer. Commanded by Colonel EB W C Chaytor, the event featured field guns, Amakura cadets, senior and junior cadets. Afternoon shows and a state banquet at Government House capped the day.
The Auckland celebration saw about 1000 troops marching at 9.45 a.m. and attending church services. Officials including Colonel Welfe and the Acting Minister of Defence addressed the crowd after a Domain assembly and a formal march past. A 161 gun royal salute rang out at Albert Park.
Heavy rain began around midnight and the weather outlook is unpromising for the Coronation events in Dunedin on June 22.
Decors across East and Burnett Streets, Borough andCounty buildings, and private premises showcased Chinese lanterns flags and banners for the Coronation. A large illuminated crown over the County Council doorway and Motto Long live the King adorned Jubilee Gates. A heavy downpour disrupted plans for the parade and speeches, though church services proceeded.
Melbourne reports a public demonstration marking the Coronation with patriotic songs and 25,000 medals distributed. Adelaide notes a joint Empire Day and Coronation Day celebration in public schools yesterday.
Sydney reports fine yet bitterly cold conditions with heavy snow tails on tablelands. Great preparations are completed for the Coronation, with decorations illuminations and many important functions planned if the weather holds.
Wellington reports delightful weather for Coronation celebrations. An extensive military and general programme was arranged. At 10.15 a.m. a special service was held in St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral conducted by Bishop Sprott and attended by the Governor in state with his full official entourage.
A united service at St Stephen's Church drew a solid crowd with mayor Henry Davis and councillors in attendance. Ministers from Protestant bodies led an all ages choir under H A Hupheys as Rev G B Inglis preached on honoring all men and loving the brotherhood.
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