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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1936
Page
1
Illness sharpens worry as King George battles bronchial catarrh and heart weakness after a cold. Oxygen given since Friday. Saturday updates flag concerns though a noon bulletin says strength remains, with Baldwin in London and Prince of Wales and Duke of York at Sandringham.
Bulletins reveal the King’s heart is weak and grave condition. Princesses and Princes remain at royal residences while doctors, led by Sir Frederick Williams, Sir Stanley Hewett, Lord Dawson, and Maurice Cassidy, monitor his status and administer oxygen. The Duke of York recovers from influenza and plans to join at Sandringham. no change reported at midnight.
Nation wide concern for the king delays the Jubilee gates as people wait throughout the day. Bulletin lag and security measures confound attendees while authorities urge calm and order.
Paris report notes the king’s condition received priority in broadcasts and newspapers over political coverage. The official government spokesman stated the mood in France remained attentive and respectful, with national affairs yielding to the royal situation.
Lord Gowrie’s ceremonial swearing in as Governor-General is cancelled due to Kigig George’s illness. The ascent will be limited to reading the king’s commission, administering oaths, and issuing proclamations with few attendees. A later date for the address is to be announced.
Rome reports General Badoglio says Grasiana’s troops press the Abyssinians with 125 miles advanced by motor column and 5000 Abyssinians reft. Addis Ababa counters, alleging Italian claims are false, while Ras Desta’s forces reportedly rout on the southern front. Prisoners describe friction in Eritrea as reinforcements of 30,000 move toward the area.
His Excellency Sir Tomas Tenon sent a message to His Majesty’s Private Secretary expressing the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Australia, and his wife, regret at the sudden death of His Majesty and a prayer for his early and complete recovery.
Crowds gather as newspapers publish long sympathetic articles. Residents watch for latest information displayed in newspaper offices Saturday.
Berlin reports a telegram from Mr. Hitler expressing sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery as newspapers give prominence to the bulletin and convey deep sympathy with Britain. The message was telegraphed to the King.
News of the king's illness was received with great regret despite anti British sentiment. It is noted that even at the peak of bitterness there was no ridicule of the Royal Fusiliers.
A fragmented report notes sunlight returning to Sandringham with scattered mentions of participants and visitors. Odd phrases reference a Mary Magdalene motif and unclear Ming-related elements amid the sparse readable text.
Messages of sympathy flood Sandingham as the Angathe Twelfth Century parish church prepares prayers for the king. Evangeline Booth and others urge trust in divine mercy, doctors, and royal power to restore His Majesty to health. Jewish synagogues and Catholic communities join in prayers across the Empire.
Stop press from Lombon announces Sunday at 45 p m Waves states that the ina ae vend ehmep duration. The note says the tone remains strong and steady.
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Ellsworth and Kenyon described their Antarctic flight aboard the Discovery II after a two month stay at Little America. They landed on multiple occasions and endured fuel shortages and poor visibility before reaching unclaimed territory, with later attempts to reach Little America hampered by weather and radio failures.
Flags will be flown at half mast on all Commonwealth and State Government buildings nationwide to mark the death of Lord Forster former Governor General of Australia The funeral is announced for tomorrow with communications channels yet to confirm further details
A radio message from Lincoln Ellsworth to Prime Minister arrives, expressing deep gratitude for Royal Australian Air Force efforts aiding the Discovery ship. The letter, read in London, thanks J H Thomas and Australian and British officials for the assistance and honor granted to the expedition.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Australia and a tense exchange with unclear nouns. The readable portion lacks coherent facts, names, places, or dates to anchor a proper news item.
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