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Obituaries & funerals, 1952

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Death Of Musician

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 12 February 1952 · page 6

SASKATOON (A.P.). -- Arthur Collingwood, former Dean of the College of Music at the University of…

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George Harts Radio News Funeral to be broadcast

The Sun · Tuesday 12 February 1952 · page 21

Arrangements are being made for Sydney stations to relay the BBC broadcast of the late King's funeral next Friday…

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Funeral Of King: Sydney Plans In addition to two minutes' silence in Sydney at noon on Friday, the day of the King's funeral, there will be memorial services in some city churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1952 · page 3

The Archbishop of Perth, Archbishop R. W. H. Moline, will preach at a service in St. Andrew's…

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Officers-of-arms for King's Funeral Rich, Solemn Parade Of British Heraldry By a Staff Correspondent in London

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1952 · page 2

At times of special State ceremonial in Britain, all kinds of officers and functionaries, most of them of ancient origin, suddenly appear before the public. They…

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Funeral Music Defended

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 6

Any suggestion. that services at the Woronora Crematorium were Irregular or disregarded the wishes of clergy and…

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Funeral Music Defended

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 6

Any suggestion that services at the Woronora Crematorium were irregular or disregarded the…

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Funeral Music Defended

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 23

Any suggestion that services at the Woronora Crematorium were irregular or disregarded the…

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Funeral Music Defended

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 6

Any suggestion that services at the Woronora Crematorium were irregular or disregarded the…

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Windows sold for funeral

The Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 16

DEMAND for vantage points along the route of Friday's funeral has already, within…

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Form Of Funeral Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Feb 12 (A.A.P.).—The Queen has issued forms of Service for the King's funeral…

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Sudden death of barrister

The Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 14

Mr. A. J. Moverley, QC, died suddenly today at his flat in Macleay St., Potts Point…

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Sudden Death Of Lawyer

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 1

Mr. Arthur John Moverley (49), Q.C., died suddenly today at his home in Byron Hall,…

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Sudden Death Of Lawyer

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 1

Mr. Arthur John Moverley (49), Q.C., died suddenly today at his home in Byron Hall,…

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Charged In Death Of Constable

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. — William John O'Meally, 28, labourer, was charged in the City…

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Funeral Problem 'For Duke Only To Decide'

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 7

LONDON, Wed. (I.N.S.). -- Experts in protocol said yesterday that the part the Duke of Windsor would play in the funeral of his brother, the late King George VI, on…

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Funeral Problem 'For Duke Only To Decide'

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 7

LONDON, Wed. (I.M.S.). -- Experts in protocol said yesterday that the part the Duke of Windsor would play in the funeral of his brother, the late King George VI, on…

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Funeral Problem 'For Duke Only To Decide'

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 5

LONDON, Wed. (I.N.S.). -- Experts in protocol said yesterday that the part the Duke of Windsor would play in the funeral of his brother, the late King George VI, on…

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26,000 troops, police for route of King's funeral

The Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--26,000 police and troops will be stationed along the route when the King's funeral procession leaves Westminster Hall for Paddington station on Friday morning. The train which carried…

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Poignant Scenes Precede Funeral

Daily Mirror · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 3

This is the Commonwealth Government's wreath which will be delivered at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, today. Wattle and gum leaves dominate, with groups of yellow and white early spring flowers…

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Poignant Scenes Precede Funeral

Daily Mirror · Thursday 14 February 1952 · page 3

This is the Commonwealth Government's wreath which will be delivered at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, today. Wattle and gum leaves dominate, with groups of yellow and white early spring flower…

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