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Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1947
Page
1
Britain Pleasure Shared In 15 Archduke York Comment
Britain and the world share in the royal marriage pageantry with applause noted from London and New York. An archduke commented that the service matched any royal ceremony, while editorials in New York Times recount the national mood and historical parallels.
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Britain
London
York
Garrott
New York
New York Times
America
Thergau
Magnificent ceremony at historic Abbey
Crowds cheered as Princess Elizabeth married Philip at Westminster Abbey with the Archbishop of Canterbury uniting them. The historic wedding marked a unique event in England's history as an heiress presumptive wed in the Abbey. They rode in state through Whitehall and the Mall to an overseas-drenched reception.
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Royal Wedding Procession Through London Endures Grand Pageantry
Eyewitness accounts describe the royal wedding procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth II and the Dutch royal family led carriages as crowds gathered along the route in Westminster, with banners, guards, and military bands marking the public celebration.
Royal Bride Arrives as Westminster Abbey Bells Ring
Report describes the royal couple's arrival at Westminster Abbey for the ceremony with bells pealing and ceremonial processions. Includes details of the altar, choir, and the royal entourage moving from the Abbey to Buckingham Palace, followed by Queen Mary and foreign dignitaries.
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Sumptuous royal wedding draws two million onlookers
London reports estimate two million people lined the route to the Abbey for a royal wedding spectacle. Crowds crowded streets, windows, and Pall Mall as police formed a cordon to manage the throng while observers noted dress, pageantry, and the high public interest in the ceremony and royal procession.
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London
Pall Mall
Assembly to Seek Veto Power in Security Council
The Assembly's Political Committee voted 94 to 8 with 1 abstention to urge the Interim Committee of the "Little Assembly" to consider veto power in the Security Council and to make recommendations to the next session.
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Duke Observes London Wedding Oddities at Kensington
At Kensington Palace the bride and groom arrived a few minutes early for the trip to the Abbey after a tense moment described as a bad show. The groom joked about a black cat watching the proceedings as they left.
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Milk price rise discussed to align North Queensland producers
A Queensland delegation including Mr CH Jamieson and Mr CD Maden met the Prices Commissioner in November to press an increase in whole milk price from January to cover costs linked to implementing a 40 hour week. They argued for fair pricing to match butter production and urged cooperation to avoid revoking orders, noting differing rates for North Queensland centres and seeking inclusion of Dowling dairies in the raise.
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Royal Wedding Pageant and Altar Decor at Westminster
An ornate Westminster wedding scene unfolds with an illuminated high altar, alabaster flowers, and gold vessels. Nobles attend the procession, including the King, Queen Mary, and foreign princes, as bridesmaids and guests gather in St George’s chapel for the ceremony and royal procession through the Abbey.
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St. George's Chapel
Duke of Edinburgh wedding eve ceremony and titles announced
London reports official confirmation that Lieutenant Mountbatten becomes Duke of Edinburgh and Baron Greenwich. The King plans a private investiture at Buckingham Palace, with a royal procession and knighthood ceremony looming as preparations continue.
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Size of Pacific Fleet Question Refused in Commons
In London on February 19 the Admiralty Secretary refused to divulge the prime minister's position on the Pacific fleet inquiry. Speakers debated the issue as MPs pressed for clarity on naval strength and strategic plans amid tense wartime context.
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Nationalisation plan unsettles US financial men
In Darwin Ald. Chandler discusses Australia’s nationalisation trend and its profitability impact. He travels to Brisbane to report failure to secure a 13 million dollar loan for Brisbane City Council, blaming Minister Chifley and U.S. nationalisation efforts for high interest rates.
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Sydney Copra Fire Seamen's Quick Action Thwarts Damage
Fire incident aboard a ship in Sydney where crew members acted swiftly to control flames. Several vessels and beks were affected as water pumped to the scene. Men leapt to safety as crews battled the blaze and prevented severe damage to the vessel.
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