King Rest At Windsor Funeral in Solemn Procession
Moving scenes marked the king’s funeral as the procession reached St George’s Chapel. British and Chelsea officers lined steps, salvos rang out, and Queen Elizabeth placed the Grenadier Guards’ colour on the coffin. Archbishops Geoffrey Fisher and Cyril Garbett presided, with prayers and a special anthem from St George’s Chapel. The town observed half mast and sombre shopfronts as the period of mourning extended.
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St. George's Chapel
Wellington
Windsor Station
Queen Elizabeth
Windsor
Canterbury
Geoffrey Pishergail
York
Cyril Garbett
Elizabeth
Grenadier Guards
Wellington observes day of mourning with church services
Yesterday the allied day of mourning was observed in Wellington with morning and evening church services and a pause in sporting activity. The Cenotaph ceremony was led by the Wellington RSL with wreaths from ten local organizations, a guard march by the Wellington Citizens' Band, and a two minute silence at the National Anthem. Church bells rang Abide With Me and students from local schools contributed tributes before Benediction at St Patrick’s Church.
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Wellington
Commonwealth
RSL
N. O. Barton
John the Baptist
P. Spevint
St. Patrick's Church
Tribute in Flowers Crowds at Windsor for King George VI
About 10 600 people braved rain to enter Windsor Castle as the public viewed the tribute in flowers for King George VI. Police reinforced the gates after long queues and reports say up to 150 000 visitors traveled from across Britain to pay homage. Soup and coffee were served to thousands with wreaths from foreign monarchs and governments.
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Windsor Castle
George
London
Observer
Britain
Windsor
George VI
Queen Mother Watches Coffin Pass Marlborough House Window
Queen Avory, whom doctors advised to skip the ceremony, watched her son's coffin pass the windowed side of Marlborough House. She sat at the lone window, unshaded, as the procession went by.
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Avory
Marlboro House
Queen Elizabeth Accepts Crown With Calm Dignity
Royal subjects across the Commonwealth turn thoughts to Queen Elizabeth who has accepted the Crown of England with calm dignity. Hopes and prayers go with her for a long, peaceful reign and for peoples everywhere to live in harmony.
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British Commonwealth of Nations
Queen Elizabeth
England
God Save the Queen hymn text
A royal anthem praising the Queen with repeated pledges of loyalty. The prayer asks God to protect her reign, defeat enemies, and preserve laws, ending with wishes for long and glorious rule.
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God Save the Queen
Race Club Scores Another Success At Track Meet
The meet featured top Western racehorses and fast times with a strong betting ring. Comans edged Real Roll to win the Handicap in a close finish, while Nira won the first Malden division and Glen Angle claimed the second division of the same event. Bill Dimy took the Progressive Handicap, Port Star won the Improvers division by a head, and Plain Wally dominated the second division. Jockey Davis earned a double aboard Remax, while Sir Drew faded to third as Davis rode to victory with Tipple. Warnes contorted by illness after the last race as officials noted the day’s results.
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Ain
A. C. McLeod
Comans
Jockey Cross
Comane
J. Bangham
J. Crawford
Anithedoh
Malden
Dutton
Nira
Gun Ind
Ead Consul
Secong
Wem
ML Stinner
Glen Angle
J. Bocke
Rin
F. ¢. Benson
Bill Dim Y
Owen [Rae
B Davis
Ithe
Royal Blend
S. Taylors Port
C.G. Blaubberfield
Morse
J. F. Gibson
Ace
Port Star
Jarvis
Grey
Grand Morse
Ace Wing
L. B. Sharp
Plain ‘Wally
B. Davis
Plain Wally
Barrley
Iren
Ford
Gadsby
Prior
Pick
Davis
W. Bird
Remax
Mi Dewhurst
Sir Drew
Ti Jed
Bema
Bema, Tweed UP
Sir Dewi
Tipple
Mos
Com
Warnenso
FS Porter
Weather Update From Wellington and Surrounding Regions
Light rain began after 8 pm in Wellington, yielding eight points of rain. Forecasts predict overcast skies and more rain across the state with cooler nights. Heaviest falls hit Riverina after a dry spell, while North Coast and North West saw beneficial rain. Temperatures cooled slightly with highs around 89 to 90 degrees this week.
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Wellington
Tolliawany
Riverina
Bicycles Impounded Await Owners at Wellington Station
Two women’s bicycles have been impounded at the Wellington Police Station. Owners may reclaim them by applying to the traffic office in Maaghanst.
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Wellington
Trafic
Maaghanst
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