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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1939
Page
9
A garbled OCR of King George VI's Christmas broadcast extols the Allies as the basis of civilisation and calls for unity. The message emphasizes faith in victory and the duty of empire to persevere with allied resolve, urging shared sacrifice and cooperation against the enemies.
A fragmented report describes a Christmas broadcast starting at 12 15 am relayed through a radio network. It mentions multiple names, locations, and organizations, including a New Zealand military connection, and references to messages of goodwill and greetings across nations amid a chaotic, garbled transcription.
A Brisbane observer traces Christmas contrasts from a poor hut with pig’s cheek to a garnished turkey on a silver platter. He recalls Longreach dust, a seaside lighthouse, and a coastal Christmas feast as he contrasts humble meals with lavish hotel fare.
In Sydney yesterday a clash between Communist Party of Australia members and the 2nd A.I. pd led to the burning of two platform flags and damage to a warrant officer’s uniform. Soldiers and civilians forced their way through the crowd as a counter demonstration erupted, with blows and trampling, and police intervened after hand to hand struggles. A fractured arm was reported for May Brodie of Hope Street Spring Hill.
The dramatic espionage story by Von Rintelen titled The Dark Invader begins on page 13. It is described as one of the greatest factual spy stories ever written, promising gripping detail and real world intrigue.
Crowds attended mass at All Saints and St Stephen's on Christmas Eve, with large congregations visiting St John's and a combined Presbyterian service at St Andrew's Creek Street. The event featured exclamations on faith and the Advent season, reflecting a broad, solemn citywide celebration.
A.LF speaker Arehtiahipy Wand urged a crusader spirit in a national broadcase, saying Christians defend sacred liberty and religious principles. He framed wartime duty as defending empire values, individual rights, and Christian civilization against perceived threats.
The Minister for Supply and Development Frederick Stewart explains petrol policy amid opposition from the Australian Automonite Foundation and the RACG. He notes the government’s attention to New Zealand’s petrol laboring laws and the need for steady supply while opposing foreign imports.
A break in occurred on Saturday night at the prominent Roma Street police station area. Suspects named Josaphron and Sons clothing manufacturers Roma Street reported £1 stolen. Also linked were Darling Downa Co-Operative Bacon Association and Redcliffe- Petrir Motor Repair.
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