14 May 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1937
Page
1
London and the Empire celebrated the Coronation with grand displays and widespread broadcasts. Crowds braved rain at Buckingham Palace as the King and Queen appeared on the balcony, while international papers from Rome to Melbourne reported the event with reverent detail and global interest.
An Australian speaker at Westminster Abbey delivers the Empire broadcast message from Lon don, stressing unity within the British Commonwealth. He says overseas peoples join in honoring the crown and express undivided love and hopes for a long, peaceful reign.
The King spoke from his study on the first floor of the Palace to a nation gathered in praise after a national anthem. He pledged to dedicate himself to serving fellow countrymen, neighbors, and the Empire, calling today a profound service of lives and a hope for the future. The crowd in Downing Street cheered as the King and Queen appeared, with public devotion evident and plans for service across the realm.
Lord Wakehurst hosted a public levee in Sydney with the Governor meeting citizens and Defence detachments marching through the streets. A huge crowd filled surrounding streets as guests arrived in uniforms, while Town Hall hallmark decorations created a striking scene.
The newly crowned king speaks to his peoples with a message of unity across the Commonwealth. He and the Queen extend wishes for health and happiness, acknowledge those suffering, and pledge to honor the crown through faithful service. He notes the ceremony’s enduring meaning and the duty to maintain its honor and integrity.
The coronation drew varied scenes from Yarmouth to London with protests by London tar society, students ducking critics in Birmingham, and crime still low in the capital. The Crown Jewels were shifted to the Tower after Westminster Abbey ceremony interrupted by a belt mishap. Londoners lit beacon lines as celebrations peaked while ambulances treated hundreds in the city core and surrounding districts.
Crowds, chants, and cheers filled London after Coronation Day as the King and Queen appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Rain cooled celebrations but crowds surged again in Shaftesbury Avenue and West End with drunken revelry, souvenir hunting, and traffic disruption. Police restored order as midnight neared and the royal couple reappeared to a final wave to the public.
Residents in London suburbs held public party gatherings under awnings and in rain shelters to enjoy the Coronation celebrations. Many events moved from open streets to rain halls and schools with music from organs and mouth organs. People shared mugs commemorating the king while weather dampened the crowd and dampened plans.
Queen Mary wept openly during a great service in London as attendants soothed her, tears visible as the moment of coronation forebears echoed in memory. Her fortitude showed despite the sorrowful scene, with a handkerchief pressed to her eyes and her head bowed in solemn reverence.
Dame Enid Lyons extols a majestic ceremony as the Queen's route is lined with cheering crowds. The Archbishop of Canterbury delivers a grand address while ladies in amber gowns enhance the spectacle. Prime Minister Lyons and other dignitaries receive rousing receptions amid public demonstrations.
Fragmentary OCR note reports broad attention from the United States on a financial or strategic matter. The snippet hints at a government or institutional focus, with unclear details about scope or actions. The readable parts suggest concern or inquiry but lack concrete names, dates, or outcomes.
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