DUCHESS OF YORK
SUFFERING FROM SLIGHT SHOCK. WEEK-END VISIT CANCELLED. PREPARING FOR CANBERRA. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) Received April' 23, 9.35 a.m. MELBOURNE, April 23. It is unofficially learned that the Duchess of York is suffering slightly, from shock and nervous collapse following- the aeroplane fatality. The Duke has also cancelled a week-end visit to the country. During the Duke’s tour several bouquets prepared for the Duchess were accepted by him for transfer to Her Highness, who has been ordered to, rest so that she may fully _ participate at the Canberra ceremonies. To-day public addresses will be presented in the forenoon and the Royal party will attend the Flemington races m the afternoon. —Press Association. CROWDS IN MELBOURNE. MELBOURNE, April 22. The Duchess of . York rested all the morning, but took part in the afternoon progress through the city streets, and then attended the State Parliamentary reception and the open public reception in the adjoining Exhibition Building. Great cheering crowds lined the route to and from the functions. — Press ■ Association.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 124, 23 April 1927, Page 9
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