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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1911

Page

3

Coronation Celebrations in London Afestive Procession

The article describes a grand coronation visit to London with 600 troops under Lord Kitchener lining streets decorated for the event. Royals Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Mr Fisher led in a landau, followed by officials and mounted guards. A second procession showcased royals and princesses, with the headquarter staff and Field Marshals cheered by crowds.

London Hoym Lord Kitchener Manaion Hower Mall Abtwyeh Amd Queensland Arendes Wilfrid Laurier Mr Fisher Hoth Fm Court Drese Josephari Botha Princea Ata Sir Eplyn Woot Earl Roberts Hlosiacketa Horas Dachmuatty Bonide Duke of Ten Naught Alexander of Battenhore Duke Teck Tinks Norfolk

Historic City Admission Ceremony At Temple Bar

A historic ceremony on admission to the city was performed by the Lord Mayor. Sheriffs at Temple Bar and municipal bodies along the route presented addresses. In Fleet Street a group of balaclava veterans greeted the procession near Constitution Hill.

Temple Bar Fleet Street Balaclova Fale Ieneary Floret

Return to Palace as Military Enthusiasm Peaked

The King and Queen arrived at the Palace at 1:30 PM and stood on the balcony. Guards officers drew swords while troops tossed helmets aloft and cheered with restrained ardor in the quadrangle below.

Indian Celebrations in Calcutta Mark Coronation Day

Private unofficial Coronation celebrations spread across India in Calcutta and beyond with all classes and creeds joining in religious services and charitable feasts to feed the hungry.

Calcutta Indi

Royalty Entertained at Foreign Office in London

A Friday gathering at the Foreign Office in London featured dignitaries including the foreign royalty and envoys, Mr and Mrs Anquith, and the Duchess of Devonshire. The event showcased cordial exchanges and formal introductions among high ranking officials and visiting nobles.

London Clined Bir Edward Grey Anquith Duchess of

Royals appear on balcony with children in London crowd

London watchers cheered as the king and queen appeared on the palace balcony with their children after luncheon. The crowd surged with delight as illuminations and decorations in the city were noted, with Australian visitors commenting on a lack of visible presence in coronation events.

London Victoria

Naval Review and Hugh Demonstration at Coronation

The Coronation celebration featured a major naval review with ships from Britain and abroad seen at Portamanth. The event occurred around 1200 with a brisk breeze and showers, while 20 special trains carried delegates to the Imperial Conference and Parliamentarians attended. 30 additional trains carried sightseers.

Popes Kine Pieen Altie England

Leviathan Fleet Assembled Under Admiral Moor

Admiral Sir Arther Moor commanded a fleet of 32 battleships 28 armored cruisers 9 protected cruisers 12 depot ships and torpedo craft. The armada totalled 1 081 510 tons and cost £100 000 000. It was manned by 60 officers and men the largest number ever assembled.

Arther Moor Auorem

Foreign Vessels at Harbor Parade Draw Crowds

Eighteen foreign warships were present with each country sending a vessel except Japan which was represented by ten warships. The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert led the flotilla as the fleet steamed out, to the cheers of crowds along the shores and a grand spectacle that impressed observers.

Japan Vietorie Albert Mra Hodgann Shire Hall Themn Presenc Ming Hudeson Fh Nichterlsin

Royal inspection alters course of royal yacht voyage

A disrupted royal inspection near twenty five miles of beaconed water led the royal yacht to adjust its line of travel. The vessel faced an unsteady path as officials and crew maneuvered to maintain progress along the designated route aboard the ship.

Votional Anthem Recalls Large Crowd at Ceremony

Fragmentary lines describe a crowd around a devotional anthem with about two hundred spectators. The text mentions majesty and a thunderous reaction, though specifics are unclear and many words are garbled.

Fleet Illuminated and the Royal Yacht Scene

Fragmentary OCR describes a royal yacht scene with illuminated fleet and foreign officers aboard a royal vessel. It notes observers witnessing the illumination from a semaphore tower and mentions King or queen figures in a ceremonial context.

Queen's Message to Earl Grey in Far Gree tribute

A garbled dispatch from Ottawa on Sunday reports Wee Alewanden cableting to Far Gree. The message expresses deep gratitude for the holy ceremony and the in law. It notes solemn thoughts and a belief that the event went off well despite unclear wording.

Alewanden

Coronation Day Crowds Fill Town Hall in Melbourne

The town hall was crowded for a coronation event with Governor, Lady Fuller, Federal and State Ministers and veterans present. Archdeacon Hindley and Professor Adam spoke as offertory tas served for the United Service Institute. A choral service concluded the proceedings.

Melbourne

Service at St Patrick's Melbourne where Archbishop Carr spoke

The Saturday commemoration service at St Patrick's saw Archbishop Carr deliver an address praising Catholic property and noting it is fever better than at present. he testified to the loyalty of Catholics.

Melbourne St. Patrick's Carr

Presbyterian oath of King George VI discussed in St Andrews

In a St Andrews church sermon, Rev J F Barber traced the oath taken by King George VI and its implications for the Protestant succession in Scotland. He argued the Scottish claim of right and the oath bind the King to uphold the Presbyterian church government and Protestant settlement, noting Parliament’s role and the need for a future Scottish Parliament to alter the oath.

St. Andrew's Church Barber Georgee Lone Fing Georg Hamilton Coleraine Wannon Elborrme George V England Scntland Walter Walsh Scotland Fontlynd Kine Bylward Vietoris George Vo Church of Scotland Presbyterian Church Beth Kinedome Amon Two Kingdome

Coronation Day Festivities Across Districts Mark Empire Spirit

Festivities spanned towns with coronation parades services concerts and fireworks. Remembrance of King George V dominated the scenes as communities from Penbhl Bat to Strathreellar observed proclamations, youth medals, and tree planting while noting cold weather and strong local participation.

Shoemas Bret Mins Nicholle Bo Anderson Misa Nichol Mueljence Eeu Rifles Aathieeon Ley Twines Murrell Strathrellar Merle Lewis Moora Mens B. J. White George V Prine Australia Morrin Mesere M'Intyre Loate Alangfoke Mr. White Arbor Day Noceodines Thondesabba W. Lewis Victoria Lew and Mewire Thomson Dal Co Johnson Glencom Nursery Simpace

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure touted for bronchial coughs

An 19th century style advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs and various ailments. It claims rapid relief after a few applications and promotes purchase from Cridiew and Co. through promotions like REXNONA the healer and several imitated remedies.

Rexnona Ferema Cridiew and Co

Special sale on broadcloths and fabrics for all needs

A long reader fragment lists navy, brown, and green crown cords 42 inches wide with deep discounts, plus navy serge, all wool fabrics, indigo dyes, velvetean cord, chiffon, and various quilts and rugs. Items include Gutted Javan Davy Gulls fabric, ballarat rugs, and English furs with prices from a few shillings to 39/6, indicating a broad mid century fabric sale with many colors and textures.

Jr Yard Jaeger Ballarat Graken

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