08 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1952
Page
1
A U S official warned that the United States will accelerate its atomic program, aiming to develop new nuclear fuel and weapons within 15 years as part of a broader arms race. He emphasized urgency and potential strategic shifts in policy and defense.
Special Services on Funeral Day will hold on the day of the King's funeral next Friday at St John’s. The services will be held in the church as part of mourning observances.
London reports confirm the King died of coronary thrombosis after a recent lung operation. Physicians noted artery thickening increased heart strain and predicted a short remaining life. The funeral is planned for Friday February 15 with Buckingham Palace and royal physicians involved in the announcement.
BRISBANE reports two ships in trouble. The British freighter Lord Glanely, 5640 tons, said to be disabled 1280 miles northeast of Brisbane, lost its propeller but not in immediate danger, southwest of Vanikoro Island in the Santa Cruz group. The HMAS Emu is returning to Sydney for a refit after engine failure near Cooktown, with the Culgoa speeding to assist. Tug availability is limited, delaying possible tow of the distressed vessel.
British Commonwealth artillerymen fired 191 gun salute to King George VI in Korea to honor the late monarch and his death. Major P M Victory signaled the volleys, then another 21 gun salute followed as news spread of the king’s passing and arrangements for lying in state.
London prepares a solemn, quiet homecoming as the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh travel by air. Passages note limited ceremonies, with a timetable covering Tobruk to Geneva, and plans for the royal procession through London ending at the Royal Exchange. The nation mourns as public life pauses, churches stay open, and crowds await the first public appearance of the new monarch.
Elizabeth to be proclaimed Queen amid Norman ceremony. Lords and Commons to take allegiance as the Garter King of Arms and Duke of Norfolk preside. Proclamation read from St James Palace and Royal Exchange steps. bells toll as a new sovereign rises.
The royal tour is officially postponed for the third time as Britain and the Dominions absorb the death of a monarch. Elizabeth ascends as Queen Elizabeth II while speculation grows on the coronation timeline and the title Prince Consort for the Duke of Edinburgh. News reaches Arthur Fadden in Paris, a charter plane is arranged, and Elizabeth and Philip fly toward London. The Royal Lodge in Nyeri notes the distress as Elisabeth weeps at the loss of her father, then returns to London for the succession and new reign arrangements.
In Canberra the late King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were praised as architects of unity and courage during Britain's wartime years. Prime Minister Menzies moved a motion of sympathy in Parliament, lauding the King’s leadership and the Queen Mother’s enduring example. The tribute highlighted shared suffering, resilience, and loyalty across the British realm.
Fragmentary newspaper item reflects gratitude and mourning for a young life, noting Dr Evatt’s wartime leadership and the national sense of loss. The text references sympathy messages and evocative imagery, with a continuation indicated on page 4.
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