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Funeral of Australian Prime Minister

Series

Series Name: Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

27 Apr 1939

Stories in this Issue:

1. Scouts at Windsor Castle
2. The Budget - Sir John Simon Speaks
3. Lifeboat Disaster
4. World Dancing Championships
5. Funeral of Australian Prime Minister
6. Weddings of the Week
7. Conscription!
8. France V Wales Rugby Union
9. Scottish Cup Final
10. Palm Sunday in Madrid
11. Justice Hughes Celebrates 77th Birthday
12. ARP Recruiting Vans in London

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 5 / 12
Summary: Body of former Australian Prime Minister Joseph Aloysius Lyons is borne by destroyer to his home the State of Tasmania. He is seen off from Sydney quayside by many of his countrymen.
Keywords: Politics and government; Navy; Military; Funerals
Length of story (in feet): 130
Story extras:: Film clip

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'Funeral of Australian Prime Minister', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 39/34, 27 Apr 1939. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/97078 (Accessed 27 Jun 2025)