THE REIGN OF KING GEORGE
PERIOD. OF GREATEST CHA.WE. British Wireless, - Rugby, May 6. 'Newspapers in leading articles' on the 20th anniversary of the accession of King George emphasised that His Majesty has seen more changes, political, social and scientific, than any of his predecessors, the greatest event being the war in which other thrones have tottered and fallen. The British Throne stands firmer than ever before in the confidence of democracy. ' ' - . The King visited the Newmarket races to-day. His Majesty had not been on a racecourse since before his illness in 1928. He looked remarkably well and chatted gaily with members.of . his party. His Majesty entered the totalisator building and watched with great interest the working of the machine. .
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 May 1930, Page 14
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