King George died at Sandringham House just before midnight last night. He had been in a state of coma for two days, except for brief intervals, but had been able to recognise the Queen and his children, greeting them with a faint smile when they entered his room. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), Wed 22 Jan 1936, Page 17
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