KING’S HOUSE”
JUBILEE GIFT HANDED OVER United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received July 8, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. July 7. “The King’s House” which has been built and furnished by Empire materials at a cost of £50,000 at Burhill, Surrey, by the Royal WarrantHolders’ Association, as a jubilee gift to King George V, has been handed over to King Edward. His Majesty opened the front door with a jewelled key, and made the first signature in the visitors’ book. The King received an album, containing the names of one thousand warrant-holders who subscribed to the house and the endowment fund. His Majesty is free to place the house at the disposal of whomever he thinks worthy for services to the country.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20465, 9 July 1936, Page 9
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