MR CURTIN’S DEATH
STATE FUNERAL SERVICE. BURIAL IN ’"ELECTORATE. N.Z. Press Association. —Copyright.) (Rcc. 1.10 p.m.) CANBERRA, July 5. The lute Mr Curtin’s body will be flown 2000 miles across the continent by the 11.A.A.E. for burial in the small Karrakatta Cemetery, in his own electorate, in Western Australia, on Sunday. He will be given a State service in Canberra tomorrow.
The Duke of Gloucester (GovernorGeneral) is hurriedly returning from the operational areas. Mr Gui Tin, alter a bad day, rallied last evening and just before midnight, had a cup of tea with his wile, telling her, “Go on, Airs Curtin, it is best that von go off to bed now.” • She went." hut realised the end was near, and she was with him when he died. Those were Mr Curtin’s last words. The nurse summoned a doctor, who pronounced life extinct.
Mr horde is remaining as ActingPrime Minister until the party elects a new leader alter the funeral. The House of Representatives and the Senate are expected to adjourn today after motions of condolence are passed, and will remain in recess at least until alter the funeral.
Flags are being flown at half-mast on all buildings throughout Australia.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 184, 5 July 1945, Page 6
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