Dominion Monarch Bell Unveiled

The bell of the Dominion Monarch, the former pride of the Shaw Savill line, which has now been sold to the shipbreakers, was formally unveiled at a ceremony at the Riverdale School, upper Stout Street.

The bell was presented to the school after a pupil, Wendy Paulson, wrote to the shipping company in 1961, requesting it for the school on behalf of her fellow pupils. Now, more than two years later, Wendy's wish has become a reality, and she was honoured at the ceremony by ringing the bell for the first time in its new home.

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Wendy Paulson, under the supervision of Mr M. C. Barnett (Shaw Savill head office rep), rings out five bells.

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Riverdale pupils listen to speeches

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Mr Barnett, guest speaker at the function, talks to the kiddies. Members of the official party pictured are, from left: Messrs T. J. Corkery (shipping manager Common Shelton), E. A. Oakley (general manager Common Shelton), D. J. M. B. Simpson (head teacher), H. B. Hollier (chairman school committee), and S. D. Reeves (chairman of directors Common Shelton and member of advisory board Shaw Savill line).