Mournful Splendour For Funeral To-day Of King George VI
Final preparations are underway in London and Windsor for the State funeral of King George VI. The procession will travel a three and a half mile route through London to the Royal funeral train, then proceed to St George's Chapel Windsor. Guards will flank the gun carriage, with aides, bands, and officials from the Royal Household and Commonwealth forces.
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Royal Funeral Procession Details Envisioned for London
The report outlines a grand funeral procession for the late King, with the gun carriage bearing the coffin, the Royal Standard carried by Household Cavalry, and a long line of royal dukes and foreign dignitaries. Military bands, pipers, and servicemen from Britain and the Dominions would march in procession through central London to Windsor, following a strict slow pace and ceremonial order.
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Fadden to Attend Funeral Service at Windsor
Deputy Prime Minister Sir Arthur Fadden will attend the funeral at Windsor Chapel along with the Australian Prime Minister. A royal procession will include Grenadier Guards officers, naval ratings, and military bands. The Queen will receive the Grenadier Guards Colour and place it on the coffin before burial in the vaults.
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Funeral Timings for King George VI London Windsor
Timings in London and Windsor for the State funeral of King George VI. Procession movements from Westminster to Windsor, gun carriage arrivals, and naval guard details. Acknowledges condolences from the Australian Red Cross Society and notes royal patronage.
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Australian to Broadcast Through Commonwealth Pageantry
A planned BBC Commonwealth program titled The Nation Pageantry may be seen in Australia using six DOG 5 craft cruising at sea. The plan includes London to UK relay signals, added engineers, and improved wave equipment. Brigadier Don Cleland, now in Guinea, is linked to the broadcast initiative as memories of the King’s Christmas broadcast from 1948 are recalled.
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Thousands in cold pay homage to King George VI
Vast throng braved bitter cold to pass the funeral tributes for King George VI at Westminster Hall. Officials counted 185,092 as crowds queued for hours, with notable scenes of strain, tears, and reverent ceremony surrounding the Royal party's vigil.
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Tension in Baudouin as Belgian Parliament Walks Out
Socialists and Liberals abandoned both houses of the Belgian Parliament in protest over King Baudouin’s refusal to attend King George VI’s funeral in London. Opposition MPs accuse the king’s reason for not traveling as invalid, citing Leopold III’s attendance at George V’s funeral. Street tensions rise following government defeat and factional whispers of royal influence.
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Cabinet In Jam On German Rearmament
The Socialists rejected Government proposals by 27 to 25 after long behind the scenes talks. They balked at postponing German rearmament decision till June while Communists and Gaullists oppose the Government plan for a European Army with Socialist support needed for a majority. President Truman reported progress in Western Europe defence but urged Congress to push on. Eisenhower's European Army was growing steadily, filling the military vacuum once present in 1914.
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Gracie Fields Leaves Capri Amid Unmarried Plans
Gracie Fields the British film and stage star left Capri abruptly today with a friend saying her marriage plans were off. The wedding, postponed from yesterday, was delayed after a reported quarrel with fiancé Borla Alberovich. The informant claimed the couple intended to marry but would not confirm details as Fields prepared to travel to America.
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Amr Pasha Meets Eden in London Amid Anglo Egyptian Talks
Ambassador Amr Pasha met British Foreign Secretary Eden in London in a bid to ease tensions and discuss Anglo Egyptian relations. A Foreign Office spokesman called the meeting useful and said some progress was made amid ongoing recall and funeral contexts.
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War casualty totals for Korea update
Defence officials today released weekly Korea casualty figures showing 20 killed and 19 wounded in the latest week, with 189 injured. The total, including ongoing action, lists 16,362 killed in action, 76,513 wounded, and 12,633 missing.
Communists seek Saturday meeting amid Korea talks flare
U N command balks at post armistice political conference idea as fighting shifts. Japan based bombers strike North Korean railways and bridges while the Fifth Air Force reports heavy losses but says enemy air power largely neutralized. General Everest notes Allied air actions since war start include 16,000 Communist deaths and thousands of destroyed dumps, bridges, and vehicles.
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Talks on ae finance for Olympics
Senior IOC member Mr Hugh Weir said federal and state backing now drives Melbourne's Olympic fate. He corrected misquotes on site suitability, noted Melbourne’s stadium options, and criticised Victorian funding as insufficient while outlining how the Organising Committee aims to secure a stadium financed by government and local councils.
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Cities vie to host 1986 Olympics if Melbourne retracts
Four cities Philadelphia Los Angeles Chicago and Brussels have applied to host the 1986 Olympic Games should Melbourne be unable to stage them. IOC told Australian delegate Frank Lux ton a definite May decision is needed if Bourne can hold the Games. The chancellor Otto Mayer said it is Melbourne or nothing and Helsinki Congress will consider replacements if Melbourne withdraws.
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Flame carries on to Oslo for 1952 Winter Games
The Olympic flame began its 140 mile relay from Morgedal to Bislet Stadium in Oslo. Over 80 Norwegian skiers will relay the torch to the capital where the flame will burn through the Games. Australia’s team, healthy and ready, opens competition in Oslo and Norefjell with modest hopes but aims to gain valuable experience.
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No Atomic Tests at Woomera Clarified
Sydney reports that no atomic explosion was prepared at the Woomera range. The minister rejected claims the facility was ready for a test, calling such reports figments of journalism. Rumors credited to London circles were dismissed as speculation.
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Atlantic scientists push Bahamas as testing site for British bomb
In Canberra, Australian officials denied reports that Australia would hostEmpire nuclear tests. Prominent scientists argued Australia lacks the equipment for full explosive tests and suggested the Bahamas or another Atlantic location could be faster cheaper and better. They claimed politicians could decide on a test site without scientists' knowledge.
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iLOAN REPORTS DISCOUNTED
Australian efforts to raise overseas loans face uncertainty with a possible 75 million dollar borrow from the Wort Bank reportedly discounted by officials. Authorities say no credible figure exists and Swiss lending is unlikely to exceed five million pounds, pending further cabinet review and consulting.
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Chief Rabbi to Make Australia Tour
The Very Rev. Israel Brodie Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth will begin a four week pastoral tour of Australia arriving in Sydney on February 27 accompanied by his wife. It will be the first such tour in four years and will cover New South Wales.
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