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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
16
London reports that Prime Minister Lyons presents Australia’s loyal address to the King, calling him a personal friend and praising his and the Queen’s steadfast service. New Zealand Prime Minister Savage likewise pledges firm allegiance and deep affection for the King and Queen.
Official procedure for a Coronation Medal follows King George VI approval. Victoria Cross holders and Commonwealth personnel receive medals, with aviators and Australian representatives highlighted among recipients. The medal is described in detail and to be worn on a ribbon with a bow, dated May 12 1937.
The Coronation Medal allocation by King George VI covers 90,000 recipients across the empire. Australia’s quota is 6,500 with 1,300 in Commonwealth Territories. Canberra lists numerous named awardees including B.C. Brown, J. A. Carrodus, J. G. Castleau, Sir William Clemens, T. J. Collings, J. B. Crepp, Thelma Chubb, and many others. Medals for Dominions still in England and distribution by late July. Awards in Territories go to Administrators and principal officers such as Bruce the Italian High Commissioner and overseas naval and diplomatic staff.
The text traces long running medal traditions starting with Edward VI and the coronation era. It notes gaps during two reigns Queens Mary and Giliza and mentions a design made for a monarch never crowned Edward VIII.
The Premier said the government would pay the entire relief workers cash gifts to mark the celebrations. Market men from 14/ to £2/9 would receive the funds as part of the relief payment plan.
The American airmen Morrill and Lambie landed at Croydon at 6.3 p.m. after flying the Atlantic. They brought photographs of the Hindenburg disaster and planned to depart for the United States on Wednesday evening with photos of the Coronation.
His Excellency the Governor General has received advice that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Military Division for Meritorious Services to Chief Petty Officer Writer George Robert Whittington of the Royal Australian Navy.
The Commonwealth of Australia presents a formal congratulatory note to the King on his Coronation and to his Consort. It expresses loyalty to the Throne and respectful duties from the people of Australia.
The Governor General presided at a Federal Executive Council meeting at Parliament House Canberra yesterday morning. An Address of Loyalty from the Presbyterian Churches of Australia was presented at Government House Canberra. The Governor General and Lady Gowrie attended the Coronation United Services at Albert Hall Canberra yesterday evening.
Bernard O Reilly, hailed for leading the search that found the missing Sir liner, has been awarded a special Coronation medal by the Commonwealth Government in recognition of his heroism.
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