North's Loyal Welcome To Royal Couple In Cairns
Cairns greeted the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh with a warm, orderly welcome as about 40 000 people filled streets on their Saturday visit aboard the destroyer Anzac. The royal couple spent two hours touring the city with large crowds, while emergency crews treated 70 people for heat and fatigue at first aid stations along the route.
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Cairns
Duke of Edinburgh
Anzac
Cairns Ambulance
Reese Tae
Tine
Estes
Tata Ps
BETES
Williams
de Waa
Cairms
Coronel
Willan Sid
Willams
Royal visit ends with parade before Warship departure
Crowds cheered as the Queen and Mrs. Fulton reviewed a Royal Tour procession. HMAS Anson and the lead vessel escorted by the Caledonian and Brillisat pipe bands played amid windy, bright conditions. The ceremony closed with a long salute and the royal party departing upriver.
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Dager
Mrs. Fulton
EECA
Annie
Pamele Mounthellen
Millan Millan
Caledonian
Grenes Landing
Royal Couple at Showgrounds in Cairns Crowd Cheers
Royal visitors Queen and Duke accompanied by the party arrived at the showgrounds. The crowd cheered as the monarchs greeted locals, waved from the car, and watched a Maypole dance by Cairns and district school children. Royal procession continued with greetings on the wharf and on the pier before departing.
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Cairns
Ex Servicemen Demonstration Guard of Honour for Queen
A large demonstration by ex servicemen gathers to form a guard of honour for the Queen. Veterans march past with flags and period attire as crowds observe across the parade route.
Queen’s Car Rush Halted Amid Vetern Escort at Parade
Ex servicemen and dependants numbering around four thousand gathered at the showground with guards of honour stretching from the enclosures to the parade area. The event honored the Sovereign with a ceremonial display as veterans and families endured a bright but tense scene marked by orderly crowd control and police presence.
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Parramatta Fark
Salcraay
Thureau Islands
Cardwell
Arm 'Nori
Cairnan
Tay
S. Dean
BSL
Tub-beaneh
Escerricemen
Cowles
Guard of Honour
Mer Majesty
Queen Bows to Crosses in Cairns Wharf Stand-off
Major Williams acted for the CO as Royal troops faced a tense crowd at the Cairns wharf. Sections reinforced by police held back the crowd while a Royal car passed, colours remained intact, and a harbor salute was fired. Pipe bands performed as troops shifted into position for order.
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Groeing
J. Ireland
Furter
Arkir
Hmas Ansac
Cairns and District
Caledonian
Wiles
J. J.kenney
France's Support for London Amid War News
France backs London amid ongoing war tensions as broadcasts report allied unity. The brief note references political support from France and mentions wartime communication updates without detailed actions or dates.
Royal visit safety malfunction during docked ship display
An account describes a chaotic scene as a senior officer and deputy marshal attempt to guide Royal visitors through a harbor area. A damaged or misread signal caused confusion while a destroyer berthed, with military officials blaming gear faults and the limited crew for the mishap.
Park incident at Foserty Hall injures several spectators
A park area near Foserty Hall saw a chaotic moment as a structure buckled causing screams and injuries. A man directs concern for bystanders including children hiding under stands, with one person taken to Caires Base Hospital and many escaping unharmed. Authorities assess the scene and ensure safety.
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Cairne
Ala
Fulton
Foserty Hall
Rollapeth
Caires
Natives Meet Queen in Cairns Flight Home Contentment
Nineteen New Guinea natives flown to Cairns by the Territorial Administration met the Queen. They spoke of the visit with happiness, saying the Queen is a great leader and that it was right to follow her guidance. The gathering left eighteen men proud to remember the occasion.
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New Guineas
Cairns
Gulu
Medeng
Gifts From Islanders At Royal Exhibit Draw Admiring Audience
An island exhibit featuring shells, pearls, and carved items was presented to the Royal couple. Island leaders and scholars accompanied by Mr Philip Furth showcased a map and maritime art valued between £10,000 and £15,000 and drew strong praise from the Queen and Duke. Private Stephen Oils notes the patriot displays and peaceable marine gifts on display aboard the exhibit.
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Philip Furth
Schosl
Ada Iaiana
Abe
Geary
Ques
Susoman
Abay
Ilan
Nany Nona
Marca
Jim Mosby
County
Allars
O'Leary
Torres
Flinders Cosi
Bligh
London Misionary Society
British and Foreign Bible Society
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Uwe Inde
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Anbott
Pullen
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Ana Te Cots
Folkamea
Atlas Fem
Suman Ad - Srt
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Tne
Bajesty
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Cheryl Yulvar
Daugh
Doles
Ncrved Childeen
Torres Strait
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Jattan
Land Rover
Ting
Robottertreet
Camclly
Royel
Une Gaigoay
Guinea
Tao Ne
New Guinea
Snd
Mra Fulton
Poe
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Sith
Fairmile
Ibs
Taypoles
Catrris
O'Allenton
Queen
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Police
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London
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Duke of
Edisbergh
Clive
Mary Benying
EEN
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Korea
Stephen Oils
Rares
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