THE CORONATION.
THE NEW FORM OF OATH. CONSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIP Press Association-—Copyright) (Received This Day, 11.5 a.m.) CANBERRA, This Day. The Prime Minister (Mr J. A. Lyons) announcing that the form of the Coronation oath to be taken by the King said that the discussions on the subject had been most valuable in clarifying the existing constitutional relationship between members of the British Commonwealth. SHIPS FOR NAVAL REVIEW. FISHING FLEETS TO CO-OPERATE (Received This Day, 9.5 a.m.) LONDON, February 18. By the King’s permission, the fishing fleet will send representative ships to the Naval Review at 'Spithead on May 20. PROVISION OF £152,000.
ABBEY AND ALONG THE ROUTE. LONDON, February 18. A supplementary estimate of £2,988,504 contains provision for expenses for the Coronation amounting to £152,000. Of this sum £150,000 represents the cost of the .preparation of Westminster Abbey and an annexe, which is being specially built, and the erection of stands along tlie route of the procession. A central organisation, which will assist Coronation visitors to find beds and meals, is now established and 3000 rooms-have already been offered for disposal by it. It is stated that many thousands more are required.—British Official Wireless.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 57, Issue 111, 20 February 1937, Page 5
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