BURGOMASTER MAX
NOTED GREAT WAR FIGURE DIES. [British Official Wireless.] RUGBY, November 6. The evening newspapers express regret at the death in Brussels, today, of Burgomaster Max, following an attack of bronchial pneumonia. His courageous services to 1 his own country in the last war are recalled in great detail. Burgomaster Max, who was <0 years of age, sent the following telegram to the Lord Mayor of London at the beginning of September: “When Great Britain, faithful to her promise, courageously faces the trials of war, I express to you, to the members of the Corporation of your City, and to the population of London, my feelings of most-enthusiastic comradeship.” Queen Elizabeth visited Burgomaster Max, while he was still conscious. The Minister of the Interior, M. Dexeze will attend the lying-in-state, i The funeral has been fixed for November 9, but Burgomaster Max’s will desired the dispensation of official honours, ceremonial speeches, and an elaborate procession.
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Grey River Argus, 8 November 1939, Page 9
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