12 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1952
Page
1
A chaotic arrival scene unfolds as the king's body reaches Londo Ta'Lieda State. Workers guard the procession route with barriers and wooden stockades while crowds gather.Reportedly a somber, ceremonial passage planned for the body to lie in state until Friday with mourners outside the capital streets.
Fragmentary OCR describes a royal funeral at Sandringham with a ceremonial procession. The King’s body leaves the church, Highland bagpipes play dirges, and royalty, including dukes, accompany the coffin along the route past Norfolk pines toward the station.
An unclear report describes a royal procession and a royal train moving toward the capital after a funeral. Citizens gathered along the railway route at Ives crossing to observe as the relay and crowd activity filled the area.
A garbled report shows a motion of sympathy presented to King’s Jeants. Parliament plans to adjourn on February 27 after the Premier Mr Krams stated cabinet decisions remained pending. The text reflects a chaotic transcription with unclear entities and dates.
Education minister Heffron announced that all public schools would observe solemn ceremonies. Children will begin the day with planned activities and then resume lessons after the event. The gatherings aim to honor the national effort and school work.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a royal pledge of dedication and parliamentary speeches in the Commons and Lords. Mentions Mr Chi lendera, Mr Churchit, Mr Attlee, Mr Davien, Lord Privy Seal, and Lord Sallebury among others.
A memorial service at Saint dartis-in-the-Fielda in London was televised by the BBC. Viewers could see the service and the Royal vox on the north side of the altar.
A mangled OCR report notes heavy French casualties in Indo China amid a winter crisis. It cites thousands dead or wounded, with figures like 13 000 killed and 2 000 wounded in Vietmint theaters, and mentions convoys, general Galan, and a crash near New Elizabeth with pilots and officers affected.
A third crash since December 16 in Elizabeth, 12 miles south of New York, claimed more lives and pushed the total death toll to 99. An earlier non-scheduled cargo plane collided with Elizabeth River on December 10, killing one on board. Residents demanded airport safety changes amid ongoing accidents.
London reports a funeral procession mood for Abe Hingay as Australian and British officials plan attendances. Sir Thomas Waite and other figures are mentioned with royal messages, while King Gustav and Queen Lovelia are noted alongside foreign ministers and naval honors at the memorial.
The readable text fragment shows a muddled report mentioning a departmental spokesman and flags. It references the Union Jack, a red banner, and a mercantile marina context, with no clear event, date, or named individuals to confirm a concrete fact or outcome.
Egyptian and British forces report continued reinforcement of the Canal Zone as tensions ease after Cyprus bans loosened. Italian, Egyptian police and British troops bolster Port Said routes while talks with Egypt's leadership focus on evacuation terms and the Anglo Egyptian Treaty. The death of an American citizen sparks inquiries as potential moves toward a formal invitation to Egypt’s prime minister, Aly Maher, are discussed.
Forty nine people were buried by an avalanche in Western Aeurus. Reports indicate efforts by local authorities and rescue teams are ongoing to locate and assist survivors.
Fragmented wartime notes describe Allied advances on multiple fronts with unclear details. References to Nairobi air traffic, front lines, and named individuals suggest ongoing operations, though many lines remain garbled and inconsistent.
An Australian Army major, Row Cattle, returned to Sydney detailing life saving surgery in Korea during the war. He described treating wounded soldiers, receiving medical supplies, and the role of ambulance crews in field hospitals, highlighting the courage of medical teams and the ongoing duty after combat actions.
An unclear account from yesterday's gathering quotes Dr You Chan Yeng and Korea's ambassador to the United Nations. The figures cited suggest losses well over two million, with figures like 2.0 million and 2,000,000 mentioned, though the transcript is fragmentary.
London observers describe the royal commemoration for the late King George with crowds filling seats and others along the river. Princess Royal and the Queen Mother attended as the nation mourns and reflects on monarchy, courage, and the future of royal duties.
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