The Kings Coronation Celebrations

Coronation celebrations. Thousands of Europeans, Chinese, and natives saw the Administrator of the Man-dated Territory of New Guinea (Brigadier General W. R. McNicoll) arrive at the Sports Ground at 9 a.m., receive a general salute, and Inspect native police and native officials. After a feu de joie by a detachment of native police, the Royal salute was given and the Administrator called for three cheers for the King. Native choirs from the Government schools and neighbouring villages sang patriotic and native airs. One group of natives rendered the Hallelujah Chorus, which they had memorised from a gramophone record. At 11 a.m. 35 decorated vehicles took part in a street procession. There were floats depicting patriotic scenes, native houses, and .village scenes. One of the prize-winners was a motor-car, whose body was covered with frangipanni blooms.

This afternoon the Administrator held a reception at Government House, at which most of the residents were present.