King George’s Funeral Next Tuesday
King George’s funeral is planned for next Tuesday. Reports say the monarch will be the first to make an accession flight by plane, marking a historic royal transport milestone.
23 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
1
King George’s funeral is planned for next Tuesday. Reports say the monarch will be the first to make an accession flight by plane, marking a historic royal transport milestone.
The report outlines the royal funeral fixed for Tuesday, processions from Westminster to Paddington, and interment at St George's Chapel Windsor. It notes the king's death, the queen’s movements, the Privy Council oath, and Prime Minister Baldwin praising George V’s constitutional leadership and empire duties.
Sydney leads London with a delayed sports schedule as a holiday is declared on Tuesday. The Challee mee stakes at Randwick is postponed to the following Saturday, with other meetings rescheduled to accommodate the ATC. No fixtures for Tuesday and many Monday events are cancelled. The royal proclamation by Lord Gowrie marks King Edward VII's accession, issued hours before London.
The report notes counsel over the constitutional obstacles to Lord Gowrie's swearing in as Governor General. It mentions Leet h as an associated figure and indicates travel to Melbourne amid tax night developments.
An outline of mourning events for King Edward VII includes a naval tribute and guards at Adelaide Wallway station, a parade ground assault by troops, church services at 12, and 10 minute guns to be fired at Adelaide Parade Ground. The programme lists a 10 am start with naval honours, 12 pm church services, and a 1 pm minute gun salute, reflecting a formal royal observance.
The Adelaide group Libawnilay The Adelaide Raving Glab will decide tomorrow morning whether to hold raves on Siluriiy and Monday. It is unlikely that OME I Berge were with Ure me Ing.
Amid mourning, Melbourne hoisted the new monarch's proclamation as purple and black cloth shortages strain factories. Gov’t and business sectors demand heavy mourning attire. ships and stores adjust to restrictions while royal messages and Commonwealth leaders extend loyalty to Edward VIII.
Adelaide observes a day of mourning for King George with Tuesday declared a close holiday and business shutdowns from Saturday noon to Wednesday. Monday was already a Foundation Day holiday, with hotels and venues still undecided on Tuesday openings. Officials and licensed victuallers discuss options as ministers hint loyalty and sympathy will guide public actions.
Melbourne newspaper reports King Howard VI proclaims duty to sovereignty following father’s death. Proclamation notes support from Parliament and people, pledging constitutional government and welfare of subjects across the British Commonwealth amid sorrow.
Crowds gathered in Adelaide as officials signed the Proclamation of the Accession of King Edward VIII at Government House. A 21 gun salute accompanied the ceremony while crowds lined Pavement Hill and Parliament House steps. Officials announced further observances and gatherings were planned for the afternoon and following day.
An Anglican memorial service schedule notes observances at St Peter's Shareb Risdon Park at 7 o'clock on an evening in May. The program includes hymns, choir items, and a display by Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.
The piece notes the Duke of York visiting various locations in 1997, including York and Bainbridge University, with royal publicity and community reactions. It mentions a notable reception by the Toya Kini group, and references national industry events and welfare society activities connected to the era.
The Federal Cabinet weighed a proposal to erect a memorial to King George but made no decision. Officials stressed that state collaboration would be necessary for any proposal and the idea is unlikely to advance soon.
Fragmentary report notes flags flown at the masthead in a royal display tied to authorities and a maritime context. Mentions King and national symbolism with halftast details and phrasing indicating ceremonial observance and related buildings.
In Nyngan Tate last night Nancy Day aged 20 was cut with a razor by William Kennedy 18 a rejected suitor who lured her from a cards game. She died instantly Kennedy was chased by residents and police and found dead in a bush after swallowing poison.
An unidentified young man shouted as a bather lagged behind the surf and a shark struck. The victim, believed to be Ray Benneth of Need Ade Init, vanished 20 yards from shore near West Beach. Rescue attempts noted but no body recovered. the incident follows reports of other dockside accidents and a shipboard medical issue.
Magistrate Muirhead imposes the maximum fine of £50 on Mahomet Allum amid scathing remarks. The judge notes Allum’s extensive advertising and charity work mask a commercialized philanthropy. Witness testimony questions his medical status while praising some charitable acts.
Melbourne reports Prime Minister J A Lyons announced the Federal Cabinet will terminate the flour tax of £212/6 a ton on February 24. The move will reduce revenue by about £600,000, though farmers will not lose a penny as arrangements are in place to offset the loss and align with the Commonwealth wheat plan.
Yesterday saw a high of 109 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 8 30 am reached 66 degrees. The record notes the day's temperature range as part of the local climate report.
A farewell for Sunday school teacher Miss Hines at Central Mission Hall is reported with Mr. Tom Wellington as superintendent in attendance. Fellow teachers and attendees gathered as the event marked the end of Miss Hines's service and responsibilities amid a gathering noting long service and community support.
In Addis Ababa on Wednesday a crowd gathered before the palace as the Abyssinian government called for general mobilization. Every eligible man was urged to take up arms, with estimates of up to 300,000 troops to be raised for the campaign. Military authorities report several clashes since the campaign began.
Fy. Ms aver aertent at Pee field at 6 pm today concludes his six weeks sight from London. He celebrated his twentieth birthday and becomes the youngest avistor to make a solo flight from England. Gropler was met by his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gropler of Norwood and his sister Eileen.
Mrs Roy Lewis of Parks street Solomontown rests in Noah Steletiic Private Hospital. Laureate Tennyson Burgess leaves Pirie Hospital area with Mrs J Brown and others bound for Adelaide to attend the national games opening, then tour the South. Mrs Fraser and Mr Fraser depart Pirie for church social, while others from Pirie West and Moonta make small journeys and hospital stays noted.
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