29 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1936
Page
1
Tributes for King George V poured in Australia with memory services and thanksgiving services widely attended. In Pirie locals praised his life and deep reverence marked gatherings. The Windsor interment drew large crowds in London as the funeral procession passed.
King George’s requiem service at St George’s Chapel Windsor began at 1.30 pm with the coffin before the altar and a state ceremony. An immense crowd outside waited for the interment as deep reverence marked the lengthy service.
London awaited all night as the royal funeral procession moved from Westminster Hall to Paddington. Five kings and 23 princes, naval and military units, and foreign dignitaries joined the cortege, which passed Marlborough House and Piccadilly reaching Hyde Park Corner by 10 45 a m.
Smelters stood idle for two minutes as Pirie paused to honor His Majesty King George V. The town observed a long silence with traffic halted and pedestrians bowing while signals and sirens faded. Officials and local workers gathered at the Tateany Hall and nearby venues to mark the moment before life resumed.
A solemn liturgy at St Pauls recalled King George as representatives and locals gathered in a church service lasting from 10 30. Notable attendees included medal recipients Guiders under District captain L Walls and ALP J C Fitzgerald. Mr Scholefield praised the King as a Christian gentleman while lectures emphasized the family as the nation’s bulwark. The service included hymns Lead Kindly Light Abide with Me and Peace Perfect Peace.
Students at AL Pirie School and Solomontown schools gathered for a two minute silence and civic service observances. Staff were released to attend services while classes paused to honor the King’s death.
Workers at the smelting plant pause operations for two minutes of silence, ending as the whistle blows. Furnaces halt, belts stop, a truck exits, and workers resume tasks within minutes, then head to dinner as the facility returns to normal.
A fragmented notice notes Gladstone observances and community events in honor of the late King Georey. The garbled text mentions local residents and a main gathering or service, with references to places and dates unclear due to OCR errors.
Members of the council stood in silence for nine minutes after the death of King George. The session paused as the late Majesty was honored, with the chamber described as draped in black and purple.
In Melbourne crowds gathered at Parliament Avenue for a state and federal memorial with ministers and dignitaries in civilian dress. The service featured Chopin Funeral March, Lord's Prayer, hymns, bands, and Handel selections as artillery salutes caused fainting among guards of honor. Archbishop Mead praised King George's faith and courage, urging reverence to God.
Great crowds filled St Andrew's Cathedral and St Mary's Basilica in Sydney today with every seat taken. A two minute silence at noon paused the city as representatives of Protestant denominations joined in the united memorial.
Pirie town council debated traffic breaches causing concern. A report will be prepared by the parks and highways committee for the next meeting. Several instances of illegal parking and unsafe driving were cited along York road and near Hayat Exchange Hotel. Council members urged traffic education, stricter enforcement, and possible bylaw changes to curb violations.
Readable fragments detail visits and arrivals in Pirie Australia. Mentions Latha from Sunburgiers Pascuti arriving in Diciy with stays at Mepal Exchange Hotel. Notes about Miss W dhuris and Messrs J Hines Sanderson and Coudle. new headmaster Mr W Coombe in Pirie, and Mr W A Bartlett named general manager of Dunlop. Also mentions civic events led by Mayor Threadgeld at Pirie Town Hall, hospital discharges, and dignitaries sailing to the United Kingdom aboard HMLS wdwonde.
Melbourne report from a conference with the Australasian Council of Trade Unions and the Seamen s Union indicates the Steamship Owners Federation would allow immediate resume under the new award if accepted. No official statement was given as parties kept details secret while a Melbourne meeting looms and volunteers push for recognition of a new union and licences.
The Australian Mines and Metal Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations with Copper spot up 7 44, Lead spot up 16 3, Spelter spot up 6 3, Silver cash up 4d, Gold open market down to 70 pounds 9 pence per ounce. Forward quotes noted, some months unchanged or down.
Yesterday’s readings show a maximum of 86 degrees and a low lasting 26 hours ending at 6 30 am with a 73.4 degree reading.
The E District Cricket Association seeks town council and Broken Hill Associated Smelters help to host an English Test team during the tour. Mayor Threadgold reported council members discussed venues Pirie and Clare, with PM, G Garett town clerk, and others present. Suggestions include closing businesses for the match and inviting the English side to play on a prepared wicket.
The Ethiopian Teliet Committee has performed in Melbourne to raise money for the Bed Cross operating in Abyssinia. Ay Menoney received money and sent it via Australian Ned Gross.
A Pirie town council meeting debated silica discoloration in the water. Doctors noted low bacteria and a temporary abnormal intake in reservoirs. The mayor’s report and council decisions urged filtration consideration and further analysis by health and works departments. Special report cited two weeks of worsening discoloration and a recent improvement after mains sluicing.
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