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NOW THE DUKE OF WINDSOR

EX-KING EDWARD GONE TO AUSTRIA.

REPERCUSSION OE ABDICATION IN IRELAND. 1

STOCK MARKETS SHOW QUICK RETURN OF CONFIDENCE.

ENGESFELD CASTLE, historic seat of Baron Eugene Roths-, child, near Vienna, is the temporary home of the Duke of Windsor, who following his abdication of the Throne of Britain, crossed the Channel in a destroyer and travelled to Austria by train. Baron Rothschild is a member of the Austrian branch of the famous banking family. During his holiday cruise last summer Edward was a guest at the castle. • .

How long the ex-King will remain in Austria has not been disclosed. It is reported that immediately on his arrival he telep honed Mrs. Simpson at Cannes. It is stated, however, that Mrs. Simpson has no intention of seeing the Duke until her divorce is made absolute five months hence. Lord Brownlow is on his way to Austria bearing messages from Mrs. Simpson to the Duke.

Meanwhile in Britain the stock markets have shown a quick return of confidence following the crisis, and preparations are proceeding for the Coronation of George VI. Ireland has passed a series of Bills which have presented a puzzle to constitutional lawyers, but is remaining a part of the Empire, The proclamation of George VI has been completed in all the Dominions and colonies.

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https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TCP19361215.2.45

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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 309, 15 December 1936, Page 5

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NOW THE DUKE OF WINDSOR Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 309, 15 December 1936, Page 5

NOW THE DUKE OF WINDSOR Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 309, 15 December 1936, Page 5

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