Homage To Late King Massive Silent Tribute Seen
A large crowd gathers to honor a late king with quiet reverence in a ceremonial setting. Attendants and officials, including royal guards, attend as banners and symbols of mourning are displayed.
13 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1952
Page
1
A large crowd gathers to honor a late king with quiet reverence in a ceremonial setting. Attendants and officials, including royal guards, attend as banners and symbols of mourning are displayed.
A troubled crowd gathers as guards stand in silent vigil for a prominent figure. The event includes a special service in Britain with Dr. Dolomen Game delivering spiritual rites. Outside the hall, police tighten security while mourners observe a restrained procession in hushed respect.
Fragmented OCR notes an event in Windsor with mentions of Aurea Dosinemas and Mehhan at Rocwsy seven, but details are unclear. The text implies a daylong activity or performance with chewing or chewing gum as a theme. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes emerge.
A damaged OCR fragment describes wreaths from Australia to be laid at Windsor, with inscribed tributes. It references the West Clarence procession, a spring form arrangement including tulips and daffodils, and mentions an inscription in Brit. It also touches on a Mexican tragedy and a political meeting in Whedur land where farmers were killed and others injured.
Senate members expressed sympathy after the death of Shimon Peres, with leaders morning briefings and tributes in the chamber. Messages from various factions reflected on his decades of service and international impact.
A Brussels dispute over King Baudouin's attendance at a funeral triggers European tension. Reports say King George V may not attend and Belgian army neutrality draws criticism while Yugo diplomats and royal aides prepare for mourning. The event strains relations amid parliamentary debate and constitutional concerns.
London reports ceremonial plans for the late King Gear Vi with echoes of George V. A two minute silence nationwide at 2 p.m. precedes a Windsor service. Delegations, Navy honors, and military regiments accompany the procession and royal carriage to Windsor Castle for the afternoon ceremony.
Vice squad officers conducted 296 raids on Sydney venues from January 1 1948 to December 31 1951 under liquor laws. Arrests for grog offences included taverns cabarets and restaurants with fines totaling 16007 pounds and confiscated beer wine spirits.
Court records report a £17,500 award for a lost leg after a tram collision. The incident involved Thomas Cullinan, 62, of Dulwich Hill, and a tram operated by a driver named Williams, with witnesses noting a collision near Elizabeth Street.
Tokyo Tuesday report states United Nations and Communist parties discuss armistice terms with Pan Don Corday. North Korea and allied powers seek a reasonable solution for Korea, with revised proposals to be submitted at the next plenary session.
A military release lists casualties and statuses from Korea, naming killed in action and wounded in action. The roster includes Watmonteint, Taye Austreuan Teas, Kiment, Keneth William, Tamar Tasmania McCole, Lamnonaniis, Astion Pras Raith, Almapary ton, Wooded Pte Raymon Josep Mason, Frank Haxter Bharp, and others, with their respective conditions and units.
Heaton stated Britain declined an offer to test the ex vital tomb to the United. The report notes assertions about testing, with references to Antorwa and broader geopolitical context in muted terms.
A garbled dispatch discusses a potential Burma probe involving the Burmese government and British authorities. It references Western inquiries, British decisions, and possible international involvement without clear details or a firm conclusion.
Tokyo dispatch says Major George A. Devin, awarded for downing an ace, shot down Sunday in an air encounter with Communist forces. The Val Air Force reports he was 41 years old, listed as missing in action, with two enemy planes downed in the skirmish.
Cairo reports say Ady Maher summons extraordinary cabinet session while the Wafdist Nationalist Party contemplates withdrawing support. Commentators fear the premier could dissolve the Chamber of Deputies where the Wafdists hold a majority as foreign affairs and funeral observances surface in Cairo.
The Cairo unrest on January 26 reported by Al Aram claims 552 casualties with 26 dead. The rioting centered on a bank and the Gritich Turf Club area, while censorship limits were discussed and British troops remained cautious. General Braline signaled a return to normality would be slow, hinging on Egyptian workers returning to work and easing Canal zone restrictions. Firearms and arrests were noted nearby, with continued security concerns along Tel-el-Kebir road and adjacent districts.
The funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II unfolds through London as mourners, officials, and royal guards honor the late monarch. King’s peers and commoners line streets while carriages move toward Westminster Hall, marking a solemn, ceremonial transfer of royal mourning and attendance by members of the royal family.
The article describes Queen Mary’s lying in state, the funeral procession, and royal attendants at Westminster Abbey and Windsor. It notes the Duchess of Edinburgh and other royals, the guard, the Queen’s body, the Imperial Cremation fashion, and the archbishop’s role as pallbearers depart with Prince Charles and Princess Anne not present for the small procession.
A witness described a fatal altercation on Arta Street after a fight. Alfred Kaygard, Alfred Bennett and others were named in the chaotic scene as Bennett allegedly punched Tanner, knocking him to the ground near a footpath. The incident ended with Tanner dead and police investigations underway.
Fragmentary report describes avalanche deaths in southern Germany near Munich and the Alps. Officials say several villagers were buried while weather and terrain hinder rescue efforts. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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