This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1970
Page
2
Lord Slim, a towering figure who rose from private soldier to field marshal, has died. The tribute recalls his brain, judgment, humor, and gentle kindness, noting his rare qualities and service as Governor-General and commander in Burma in 1944.
The narrator recalls meeting a respected Burmese commander in Burma near Mandalay and observing his calm, strong leadership as attacks loomed on the walled city. He notes the general’s wartime writings, then recounts visiting Windsor Castle to see the Slims, and mentions the Queen’s sympathy message to Lady Slim as the family and nation mourn the governor’s death and share the loss.
London reports a Defence Ministry announcement of a military funeral for Viscount Slim at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, December 22. The ceremony honors the Allied commander in Southeast Asia and marks the death of the renowned field marshal, whose career and leadership are described in reverent terms by officials and peers.
Prime Minister Gorton paid tribute to Lord Slim praising his wartime leadership and postwar service. The Prime Minister and Australian people offered sincere sympathy to Lord Slim's family, acknowledging his character as a decisive commander and respected leader.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.