Title: Memorial service for John Curtin, Parliament House Canberra, 6 July 1945.
Author/Creator: Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Creation Date: 1945
Description: PRECIS: Memorial service for the late Prime Minister, John Curtin, in the King's Hall, Parliament House, Canberra. Service conducted by the Reverend Hector Harrison, Minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and commentary by Peter McGregor. Commentator: Details concerning service. Mentions presence of Duke of Gloucester, Governor-General and the Duchess of Gloucester. 0'.55" Prayers 2'19"Psalm 23 (said by all) 3'19" Epistle 5'32" Address by Reverend Harrison 16'18" Prayers 19'05" Lord's Prayer (said by all) 19'46" Hymn "Abide with Me" (sung by all) 24'34"Benediction 25'20" Last Post 28'10" Commentator: Men from Navy will carry casket to gun-carriage and it will then be taken to Fairbairn Air Base. Names members of the family and official mourners. Playing of Chopin's Funeral March can be heard during commentary. Curtin has been lying in state in King's Hall for 3 and a half hours. Many members of the public have been to pay their respects. Wreaths will be put in army vehicle and follow gun-carriage to air base. Body is to be flown to Perth for State Funeral. 33'47" Closing announcement. Original held by Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Format: 1 audio cassettes.
Parent Collection: Records of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Language: eng
Source: Alma
MMS ID: 9938862892101951