THE KING’S HEALTH
A FAIRLY GOOD NIGHT. CONFIDENCE AT THE PALACE. QUEEN FULLY RECOVERED. (By Telegraph—rress Assn.— Copyright.) (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, Jan. 16. It is officially announced that the King passed a fairly good night. His Majesty’s condition is unchanged. Confidence Is increasing at the Palace, but the anxiety for His Majesty has not entirely disappeared. The Queen and Prince George have recovered from their colds, and no further reports concerning them are to be issued. A British official wireless message says too much significance should not be attached to the fact that no bulletin regarding the King was issued last night or this morning. This was merely an indication that the Royal doctors did not. anticipate any great change in His Majesty’s condition. ACCRETION OF STRENGTH. THE KING IMPROVING. TAKING MORE NOURISHMENT. PALACE OFFICIALS OPTIMISTIC. (B~ ‘.’elegraph— Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian Press Association.) (Received January 17, 10.45 a.m.) ' 1 LONDON, Jan. 16. Palace officials state that the King is definitely stronger than since the beginning of his illness. The difficulty of persuading him to take nourishment has been largely overcome, and he has been taking more food for the past week, which is reflected in increased strength. A COMFORTABLE DAY. OTHERWISE NO CHANGE. OFFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Official Wireless.) (Received Jan. 17 1.45 p.m.) RUGBY, Jan. 16. It was officially stated at the Palace to-night that the King had had a comfortable day, otherwise there was no change. The next medical bulletin will be issued to-morrow morning. MESSAGE FROM HER MAJESTY. TO EMPIRE SERVICE LEAGUE. WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The following message from Queen Mary has been cabled from the headquarters of the British Empire Service League:— ’ , “ I know that the King, in the first year of his office as patron-in-chief of the League, will wish God-speed to its work, and I hope that 1929 will bring all happiness and prosperity to its members and supporters.” The message is in reply to expressions of wishes for the King’s speedy and complete recovery, which have been sent to the Empire'headquarters from all_ quarters, including New Zealand.
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Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17612, 17 January 1929, Page 7
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