Death of King George V and accession of Edward VIII
Nation mourns King George V with details of his last hours at Sandringham. The crown Prince Edward becomes King Edward VIII, with the royal family and archbishop present. Reports note coma in final days, sovereign’s signing of council, and public rituals planned across Britain and empire.
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Dominions
Great Britain
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Wales
Prince of Wales
Edward Vail
Duke of York
Sandringham
Edward
London
Parliament
George V
Official Ceremonies For Archbishop Mannix Panegyric
Public men gather to pay tribute to King in official ceremonies honoring Archbishop Mannix. The event features remarks from civic leaders and religious figures reflecting on leadership and service.
Funeral day notices amid royal death in Australia
A cabinet and public mourning period was declared after the death of King George V. Melbourne announced a 3 p.m. January 24 funeral gun salute and flags at half mast until sunset on funeral day. Churches to toll hourly from January 21, with further mourning orders to follow. Prime Minister and premiers expressed grief. an immense commemorative service was planned at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Stock Exchange
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Kilmore
Melbourne
Archbishop Mannix Obituary Note and Prayer
Forward with courage to take sustenance in the durdom of Eyipheie Ghiristiad group. Archbishop Mannix said: may God bless his soul. Father Anlus Ring honored, as he has been WELD In an esteene and Merlot at grew with the years. La thwles will sincerely join all those who pray for the eternal repose of his soul.
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Great Britain
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Half Mourning in Adelaide After King’s Death
Adelaide and Port Adelaide shopped and Bank offices closed for half mourning. Jacks flown at half mast, purple and black mourning visible in shop windows. Port Adelaide waterfront workers remove headgear as ships lower flags. No funeral date announced yet. Public figures offer tributes to the late King.
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Queen Steamers
Weather Record For Yesterday
The thermometer showed a high of 91.5 degrees and a low of 64 degrees over the 24 hour period ending at 3:00 am yesterday.
New Governor General News From Sydney After King George Death
Proclamation of Lord Gowrie as Governor General postponed amid constitutional difficulties. NSW closes offices and theatres as sorrow spreads. Radio limits, services held, and 70-gun salute noted. King George V’s death triggers national mourning and leadership uncertainty.
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King George
New South Wales
South Australis
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Lord Gowrie
Duke of York Heir Presumptive in Line of Succession
The article surveys the British royal succession if King Edward VIII rules childless. It notes that the Duke of York would become king, with Princess Elizabeth as potential queen, and lists next in line including Princess Margaret, Duke of Gloucester, Duke of Kent, and others. It mentions Parliament could alter the line and mentions the Duke of Kent’s son as a possible preference.
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Fuward VIII
Duke of York
Duke of York Hoas
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Margaret Mose
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Kent
Princess Mary
Viscount Lascelles
Gerald Lascelles
Elizabeth
Aid Scouts Movement Revered By Royal Family Support
A meeting of the Quarterly unveiling of Mike Metti el Boy Scouts is described. J J Gadge, commissioner, lauds passing patron of the movement since 1907. The royal family, especially King George, supported the movement, a death noted as significant to Australia and England for aiding the cause.
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Mike Mettiel
J. J. Gadge Jilistriel
George
Australia
England
Fulfilled King’s Duties by Queen in Regency Role
Mary Ween, a prominent royal figure, supported the King in 1928 during illness. She headed the state duties and advised Prime Minister Baldwin, stepping in as regent when needed and performing the King’s responsibilities ably while his health improved.
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Farnell
Jarry
Sr S. Baldwin
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