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  2. THE NEWS ABROAD.

    When the news of the King's death reached them at Geneva by wireless, Mr. Bruce and his wife and staff stood silent. Mr. Bruce cancelled all the ...

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  3. GLOWING TRIBUTES.

    The first editions of the London press provided a strange contrast. One had no news of the King's death; another had it only in the stop press. The ...

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  4. THE PERSONAL TOUCH.

    In an address which was broadcast last night through every wireless station in Australia the Prime Minister said:-- To-night there is only one thought ...

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  5. THE NEW KING.

    The King died at almost the same hour as his father. The news was telegraphed instantly to absent Royalties and flashed by the Admiralty to war ...

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  6. INTIMATE SIDE LIGHTS.

    The last sight his people had of King George was that of his Majesty riding his grey pony, Jock, with the Queen walking by his side. Jock is the pony ...

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  7. NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

    The military secretary to the Governor-General announced last night that the swearing-in of the Governor-General designate (Lord Gowrie), which was to ...

    Article : 295 words
  8. COMMEMORATION SERVICE

    Arrangements are being made by the Victorian branch of the Relumed Soldiers' League for a mass commemoration service, to be held on the Melbourne ...

    Article : 235 words
  9. MOURNING ARRANGEMENTS.

    It was a sad and grave meeting of the Executive Council that was held early in the afternoon, the Governor presiding. Previously a meeting of the ...

    Article : 531 words
  10. Renewing Oath of Allegiance.

    With the death of a Sovereign and the proclamation of his successor, it is necessary for Ministers of State to be sworn in afresh--they swear allegiance to the ...

    Article : 128 words
  11. COUNCIL OF STATE.

    The meeting of the Privy Council, which on Monday appointed the Council of State to relieve the King of the burden of public duties during his illness, was ...

    Article : 344 words
  12. SPECIAL GAZETTE.

    A special Gazette issued yesterday by the Governor-General contained the following proclamation:-- It is with extreme sorrow that his ...

    Article : 166 words
  13. FEDERAL MINISTERS.

    The Prime Minister has cancelled his trip to Adelaide on Friday, where on Saturday he was to attend the opening celebrations of South Australia's ...

    Article : 346 words
  14. Draping the Town Hall.

    It was announced by the Town Clerk yesterday that arrangements had been made for the draping of the Town Hall in Royal mourning--black and purple. ...

    Article : 79 words
  15. NATIONAL MOURNING.

    King Edward VIII. telegraphed at 12.28 to the Lord Mayor:--"Am deeply grieved to inform you that my beloved father, the King, passed away peacefully ...

    Article : 321 words
  16. R.A.N.R. Drills Cancelled.

    It was officially announced yesterday that all drills of the Royal Australian Reserve in Victoria had been cancelled until alter the funeral of the King. ...

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  17. America's Sympathy.

    Following is the copy of a cablegram received yesterday by the Governor-General from President Roosevelt dated Washington, 20th January:-- ...

    Article : 213 words
  18. Coursing Meeting Adjourned.

    At the annual meeting of the National Coursing Club of Victoria yesterday morning the news of the death of the King was announced by the president ...

    Article : 46 words
  19. Garages to Close on Day of Mourning.

    All garages affiliated with the Retail Motor Dealers' Association of Victoria have been asked to close down on whatever day is proclaimed as a day of ...

    Article : 51 words
  20. Blinded Soldiers' Association.

    A statement expressing the sorrow of the Blinded Soldiers' Association was made yesterday by the president, Mr. Vanselow. The members, said the ...

    Article : 117 words
  21. THE ROYAL HOUSE.

    The sons of the Sovereign are in the order of succession to the throne, and after the youngest son the daughters, in the order of their own seniority. ...

    Article : 286 words
  22. STATE CABINET ADJOURNS.

    State Cabinet was just about to assemble when the sad tidings were conveyed to the Ministry from the Governor. Ministers assembled solemnly in the ...

    Article : 96 words
  23. DEFENCE FORCES.

    Immediately the death of the King was announced the order was given by Mr. Parkhill, M.P., Minister of Defence, for the observance of service mourning until ...

    Article : 240 words
  24. Mourning at Batman's Grave.

    The wreath to be placed on Batman's grave by Mrs. I. H. Mass on Sunday afternoon will have a mourning floral border. General W. A. Coxen will voice ...

    Article : 66 words
  25. FLAGS LOWERED.

    "When news of the death of the King reached the Melbourne waterfront flags of all nations were immediately lowered to half-mast. Owing to the shipping ...

    Article : 94 words
  26. State Parliament's Deep Sorrow.

    The President of the Legislative Council (Sir F. Clarke) and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. Everard) sent the following message to the ...

    Article : 188 words
  27. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 185 words
  28. INTIMATE FAMILY SCENE.

    The correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" at Sandringham, writing on Sunday, said:-- "I witnessed an intimate family scene in the ...

    Article : 159 words
  29. At the Banks.

    The directors of the Commonwealth Bank, who were continuing their monthly meeting in Melbourne when news of the King's death reached them, adjourned ...

    Article : 50 words
  30. Catering Industries.

    Notification has been received that the Chamber of Catering Industries joins in the general mourning at the death of the King. It will instruct its ...

    Article : 39 words
  31. Advertising

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  32. Advertising

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