07 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
1
Empire mourns as King George’s elder daughter Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen of England. She accedes the throne while abroad, marking a historic succession.
Special services will be observed in Wellington churches on Sunday next due to the death of the Ring, with arrangements announced by church authorities.
News from Buckingham Palace reports the death of King George VII at 8 45 p m Sydney time. The king who abdicated his brother in 1996 had faced ill health for years and underwent an operation last September. He was survived by Queen Muriel and children Prince Charles and Princess Anne. The nation faces a period of mourning as Parliament prepares expressions of sympathy.
Wellington Shire Council resident Dr A T H Knowles sent a telegram to Prime Minister Menzies offering the town's deepest sympathy on King George VI's death and pledging loyalty to Queen Elizabeth The article records statements from church leaders and local figures expressing sorrow and support for the new monarch and prayers for guidance and peace.
A Wellington editorial mourns King George VI as a beloved monarch and calls for unity with the Queen Mother and the new Queen Elizabeth II. It praises the King’s steadfast service, family life, and courage, and expresses support for the royal succession and national grief.
Queen Elizabeth announced from sea boarding the Phung that death of her beloved Sakher compels postponement of the royal tour to Australia and New Zealand. The voyage was to start March 1 at Fremantle, marking the third royal tour cancellation after plans to visit Bathurst on April 2 were scrapped.
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