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Obituaries & funerals, 1952

1,770 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 89

Funeral Ban

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 6

LONDON, Thurs.--The National Association of Funeral Directors today notified members that, as…

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No Holiday For Funeral

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

There will be no holiday in N.S.W. next Friday, the day of the King's funeral…

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No Holiday For Funeral

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

There will be no holiday in N.S.W. next Friday, the day of the King's funeral…

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Shops May Open During Funeral

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

It is unlikely that next Friday, the day of the King's funeral, will be observed as a full day of mourning in N.S.W. The Government is…

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Shops May Open During Funeral

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

It is unlikely that next Friday, the day of the King's funeral, will be observed as a full day of mounring in N.S.W. The Government is…

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No holiday for King's funeral

The Sun · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 1

A holiday will not be observed in NSW next Friday, the day of the King's funeral…

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Mourning On Day Of King's Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. McGirr, said last night that the day of the King's funeral would be observed as a da of mourning. All public offices would be closed. A two minutes'…

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Queen Approves of Funeral Next

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.-- The Earl Marshal (Duke of Norfolk) announced last night that Queen Elizabeth has approved that the funeral of the King will take place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, next Friday. The King's body will…

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5 Kings will be at funeral

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

LONDON, Thurs. --At least five monarchs are expected to come to Britain…

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Queen Approves of Funeral on Feb. 15

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.--The Earl Marshal (Duke of Norfolk) announced last night that Queen Elizabeth ha s approved that the funeral of the King will take place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, next Friday. The King's body will…

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Queen Approves Of Funeral On Feb. 15

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.--The Earl Marshal (Duke of Norfolk) announced last night that Queen Elizabeth has approved that the funeral of the King will take place at St. George's Chapel, Winsor, next Friday…

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Queen Approves of Funeral on Feb. 15

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.--The Earl Marshal (Duke of Norfolk) announced last night that Queen Elizabeth ha s approved that the funeral of the King will take place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, next Friday. The King's body will…

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Queen Approves Of Funeral On Feb. 15

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.--The Earl Marshal (Duke of Norfolk) announced last night thar Queen Elizabeth has approved that the funeral of the King will take place at St. George's Chapel, Winsor, next Friday…

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Queen Approves of Funeral on Feb. 15

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.--The Earl Marshal (Duke of Norfolk) announced last night that Queen Elizabeth has approved that the funeral of the King will take place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, next Friday. The King's body will…

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Queen Approves of Funeral on Feb. 15

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.--The Earl Marshal (Duke of Norfolk) announced last night that Queen Elizabeth has approved that the funeral of the King will take place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, next Friday. The King's body will…

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Queen Approves Of Funeral On Feb. 15

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.--The Earl Marshal (Duke of Norfolk) announced last night thai Queen Elizabeth has approved that the funeral of The King will take place at St. George's Chanel. Winsor. next Friday…

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Death of King George New Queen Flies Home

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 1

Profound grief swept the British Empire on Wednesday night when King George hod died in his sleep at…

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Death of the King Mourned by People of Commonwealth

The Land · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 1

THE British Commonwealth—and the world —today mourns the death of a "very simple English gentleman," King George VI, who died peacefully where he was born 56 years ago. His elder daughter, now Queen Elizabeth II, comes to the throne of…

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Death Of A Beloved King Who Served His Empire Well Elizabeth II. Ascends To The British Throne

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 1

King George VI., who died peacefully in his sleep early on Wednesday morning, was respected as a leader and beloved as a man. He was closer to his people than any of his predecessors and it was with a sense…

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Acheson For King's Funeral

Daily Mirror · Saturday 9 February 1952 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Sat. (AJP.).--The Secretary of State (Mr. Dean Acheson) will represent…

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