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Obituaries & funerals, 1936

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Funeral of Rudyard Kipling. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

Rudyard Kipling's funeral service in the Abbey was conducted with a minimum of pomp to-day…

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Death of King George V. Beloved Monarch Mourned Funeral will be held Next Tuesday Edward, Prince of Wales, Now Kings

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 5

THE death of King George, the Fifth, which occurred On Monday at the Royal Seat at Sandringham, following so soon on the first intimation of his illness, stunned the Empire and shocked the outside world, He was 70 years of age. The King's illness began on Friday last, Just a week ago, when the first news that he was seriously ill was…

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Obituary Mrs. Edmund Gorman

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 5

Word was received in Corowa yesterday of the death, which occurred yesterday morning, of Mrs. Gorman, wife of Mr. Edmund Gorman, of…

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Funeral at Windsor on Tuesday London, January 21

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 8

It is officially stated that the body of King George will lie in state in Westminster Hall from Thursday until Tuesday, when the funeral service will…

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Death of King George V a Nation in Mourning Funeral on Tuesday Next Prince of Wales Becomes Edward Viii. Sad Tidings Flashed Throughout the World

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

The news of King George's death was telegraphed instantly to absent Royalties and was flashed to the Admiralty and to warships throughout the world, likewise to the Air Ministry and to all air bases; and foreign and Dominion aides and offices sent tidings…

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Heavy Loss After Dipping Death of 250 Young Wethers

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 3

Messrs Cameron. Hros., Wiaborough, Curraweela, recently suffered a severe loss of sheep after dipping. They lost 250 young wethers m fat condition, the…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting Death of the King Albury Legacy

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Henty sub-branch was held at Yerong Creek on Tuesday evening, the president (Mr. H. A. Brown) in the chair…

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Personal News Obituary Former Governor-general London, January 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 46

The death has occurred of Lord Forster, former Governor-General of Australia, following an operation in a London nursing home. Lord Forster…

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Death of Rudyard Kipling Great Imperial Author Genius and Individuality New York, Jan. 18

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 31

Mr. Rudyard Kipling, who recently underwent an operation for a perforated stomachic ulcer condition, died 10 minutes after midnight, following…

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The King's Death. Scenes at the King's Death Bed. Deep National Sorrow. Proclamation of King Edward Viii. Funeral Fixed for Tuesday. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

There were affecting scenes at the bedside of the late King shortly before he breathed his last. For the previous 12 hours he had been in a…

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Death of King George Proclamation of King Edward Viii. Taking King's Body to West-minster. Tribute of the Archbishop of Canterbury. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

City by city, as the sun moved westward over the domain on which it never sets, the whole Empire stood to attention to hear the…

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Empire Mourns Death Of King George Peaceful End To Short Illness Family Gathered at Bedside Monarch Beloved Throughout the World Succession Passes To Bachelor Prince

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

The death of His Majesty the King has been officially announced. The message, flashed to the ends of the earth, finds an Empire bereaved. More than an Empire mourns, for George V., the greatest Constitutional Monarch of history, was beloved throughout the world. His Empire was his family, and the…

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Champion Shearer Late Mr. Ewen Cameron

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

A correspondent recently sent the following to the Adelaide "Chronidle" with reference to the late Mr. Ewen Cameron, who died some time…

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Death of King George. Local Commemoration

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 2

The civic gathering to mark the occasion of the death of his Majesty King George, as announced last issue, was held in the Hay Park yesterday…

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Obituary Mrs. Margaret Cook

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 3

Referring to the death of Mrs. Cook, mentioned in our last issue, the Rutherglen "Sun"says:--There passed away on January 20 at the…

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Impressive Funeral Service. Huge Crowds in London. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 2

The last day of the lying in state of the remains of King George saw, despite the heavy rain, an unbroken continuation of the vast concourse…

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Funeral of George V. Impressive Memorial Services Largely Attended Mourning Throughout British Empire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 1

Two minutes’ silence was observed, throughout Australia today—the day of the funeral of our late King. Arrangements for a close holiday to-day were cancelled on Friday afternoon when it was learned by the Government that…

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Late King's Funeral To-day Empire Will Pause at 130 P.M. When Remains Are Lowered Into Vault

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 3

London will witness today the mighty and solemn spectacle of a nation taking its final farewell of its beloved Sovereign. Through the h[?]avlly draped streets the funeral procession of the late King, George. V„ will move to Paddington station and the body will be entrained for Windsor,…

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The Funeral

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 3

[?]The funeral of His Majesty King [?]npe V took place yesterday. In [?]ordarce with a wish expressed [?]King Edward VIII. the day was…

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Funeral of His Majesty The King

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 2

The funeral of our late Sovereign, His Majesty King George V took place on Tuesday. While the day was not observed…

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