Funeral of Australian Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons, 1939

The transcript describes the mourning of the Premier by the Governor General, with the funeral held at St. Marien Basilica in Sydney. The coffin, adorned with the Australian flag, is carried through the streets to the harbor. It is then transported by warship to Tasmania, the birthplace of Joseph Lyon, accompanied by a prayer on the pier.

Who is mourning the loss of the Prime Minister in the video?

• The President

• The General Governor

• The Mayor

• The Prime Minister

Where is Joseph Lyon's body laid in state?

• St. Paul's Church

• St. Peter's Basilica

• St. Mary's Basilica

• St. John's Cathedral

How many of Joseph Lyon's children are mentioned as attending the funeral?

• Seven

• Eight

• Six

• Five

What is the coffin draped with during the procession?

• A black cloth

• The Australian flag

• The British flag

• A white cloth

To which location is Joseph Lyon's coffin being transported?

• Perth

• Melbourne

• Tasmania

• New Zealand