Tojo Claims Japan Was Forced Into War
Tokyo December 22 General Hideki Tojo war time director testified at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East defending his actions He charged the Allies with provoking the war to draw the United States into Europe He argued the conflict was self defence and not a violation of international law
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Hideki Tojo
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International Military Tribunal For the
Far East
Tojo
United States
Trial Testimony Reflects Japanese Leadership War Responsibility
Fragmented OCR passage recounts Togo’s testimony denying Emperor's guilt, placing decision on cabinet and high command. It notes US Britain encirclement, Japan's wartime stance, and claims of American and British planning before Pearl Harbor. Also references anti Japanese immigration laws and Pan Asian aims.
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Minness
United States
Pearl Harbour
Britain
Japan
East Asia
No Hitch Hiking On Fire Engine Incident Report
A fragment describes an event on Christmas Eve at Wellington where firemen responded to a call after a road incident. The text notes attempts to hitch a ride and a startle at the scene, with details cut off.
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Wellington
Young pilot lands damaged Tiger Moth at Coolangatta
A 22-year-old pilot W Pilkington made a clever crash landing at Coolangatta aerodrome despite a damaged undercarriage. The Tiger Moth ploughed into the ground, propeller and undercarriage damaged, but he escaped injury. Surfers, officials, and spectators watched as another plane warned him mid approach. Fire brigade and ambulance arrived after the landing, then Pilkington completed a slow roll in heavy wind.
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W. Pilkington
Coolangatta
Pilkington
Queensland bowlers unimpressive in Adelaide as South Australia post 332
South Australia sits at 332 for 2 at stumps after a gritty day in Adelaide. James tops the innings with 91 not out, Craig 116, boosting SA past Queensland’s 245 after Niehaus and Hamence fail to derail the hosts. Queensland’s Dollery and Johnson falter early while Craig and Niehaus pace a tense running total.
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England
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Hamence
Chinese Communists Seek Soviet Aid in Third World War
A report from Hong Kong cites a conference of Communist leaders in the Shanxi Hebei Chahar region proposing Soviet aid, with estimates of half a million to a million Red Army troops. It predicts Manchuria as war’s starting point and a joint frontline against American forces, plus invasions of north and northwest China and a scorched earth policy south of a river.
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Nationaliats
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Manchuria
China
Vanetse
UN AR A convoy returns from Communist area with relief team
UNRA convoy back from deep Communist territory in Tientsin reports a 37 hour delay due to clashes along its route. Three bodies found in an American pavilion are said to involve UN relief officials who were detained by Nationalist forces during the incursion. Conrad Castor of Australia is named among the released.
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Ruhr coal distribution tops Ruhr industry worries
Essen Germany AP reports that with pithead stocks near 1 million tons and daily output around 196 446 tons the Ruhr coal industry faces a transport crisis. Railways carry extra loads while water transport shrinks. An Anglo American control group will steer cargo through Rotterdam to ease bottlenecks.
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Paralysis Deaths Rise in Auckland District
The Auckland district reports seven cases of infantile paralysis with a new victim a 12 year old boy. Authorities fear a fifth year old boy may have died from the disease as the death toll climbs. Reliability of latest figures uncertain as officials investigate.
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Auckland
AAP -Reuters
Warwick Thistle Pipe Band Wins Ross Bud Pipe Championship
Warwick Thistle Pipe Band repeated its last year’s performance to win the Australian Ross Bud Pipe Championship in Warwick. Final scores: Warwick 2703, Brisbane Caledonian 267, St Andrew’s Ex Servicemen Brisbane 770, Australian Scots Brisbane 2483, Inverell 206, Tenterfield 245.
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Inverell
Tenterfield
King Broadcasts Christmas Message to Empire
King George speaks from Sandringham House on Christmas Day declaring despite postwar scarcity the Commonwealth should hold to gratitude and hope as the third Christmas after peace arrives. He and the Queen address the Empire in a brief broadcast outlining resolve and faith for rebuilding lives and nations.
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Empire
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Will and Power to Win Through
Speech urges continued resolve after six years of war. It cites rebuilding cities and restoring trust as essential tasks. Welcomes unity of the British Commonwealth and Empire in saving liberties, and stresses national effort to secure success despite present hardships.
Beer Parlour at Eagle Farm Places People in Paddock
The report describes a busy Eagle Farm venue where women and girls gathered near the men’s bars in city hotel lounges. Children sat with parents at tables while women occupied window sills and stairs. Some had beers. several hotels closed early at 2 p.m. with few remaining open later.
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Eagle
King and Queen Thank Dominions for Support in Year of Victory
The King and Queen praised the friendly policies of the Dominions and the kindness of their peoples. They spoke of the Queen’s welcoming by South Africans and shared personal happiness from their elder daughter’s marriage. The King sent greetings to forces overseas and urged prayers for lasting goodwill to change the world.
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Dominions
Britain
South Africa
Atomic energy drive in postwar Australia revealed
Canberra reports atomic energy development as a major postwar project. A Department of Information bulletin notes extensive surveying of uranium fields across south, central, and northwest Australia and assays of ore-bearing sands in Western Australia to spur private involvement and development.
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Dev
Atomic Energy
Australia
Department of Information
Adt
West Australia
Royal Christmas at Sandringham as Queen and family gift
AAP report from London notes royal Christmas at Sandringham with Queen Mary, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duchess of Kent among royal guests. King George VI broadcast from the study and distributed gifts at the palace. Britain faced varied weather with sunshine in the south and heavy snow in the north while post volume rose to 480 million letters.
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Mary
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Duchess of Gloucester
Duchess of Kent
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Associated Press
Europe
Palestine unrest reports attacks near Tel Aviv cafe
British soldiers were killed and three wounded in a Tel Aviv cafe last night during Christmas celebrations. At the Jaffa Tel Aviv border area in the afternoon a Jewish girl was injured. Two grenades were thrown at a Jerumb suburb bus, wounding eight Jewish passengers.
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Jerumsiem
British diesel engineer shot in Haifa during Palestine clash
A.J. Jerusalem correspondent reports a British civilian diesel engineer of the Iraq Petroleum Company found dead in Haifa. Snipers are blamed as fighting spreads after a Christmas night gun battle. A British press dispatch notes violence across Palestine in the wake of alleged Jewish forces alliance.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
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Iraq Petroleum Company
Haifa
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Palestine
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Rainfall Registration Brisbanes Dec 26 report
Rainfalls for the 44 hours ending 9 am today across Brisbane and Queensland regions are listed with numbers for Upper Carpentaria Nonda North Coast Barron Atherton Chillagos Herberton Ravenshoe Tully and late reports from East Kamilaroi Koolatah Croydon Normanton Maxwellton Gilbert River.
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Nonda
North Coast
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Herberton
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Herbert
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Croydon
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Gilbert River
Typhoon devastates Manila area and Leyte coast
Severe losses hit Mer Chandi port warehouses many roofless or collapsed. Typhoon nears Manila Bay hindering shipping. Fatalities reported along Ban Bernard Ino Strait as the Kina along with thirteen passengers abandons ship. Manila Hotel roof ripped, guests evacuated. Leyte Tacloban contact disrupted as air base reportedly set ablaze. Tacloban said to be burning.
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Youth Falls From Ship in Rough Sea Rescue
A youth apprentice C. B. Th fell overboard while on the vessel ten days out from Auckland. He was rescued by a ship’s boat after the alarm, with the lifeboat nearly capsizing and the chief officer swept into the sea before being saved. The Port Fremantle arrived today from Liverpool. The survivor said the ship seemed miles away as she dove.
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Lifesavers Rescue 23 on South Queensland Beaches
Brisbane reports 23 people rescued on south Queensland beaches as holiday crowds swell. December 26 dispatch notes a girl named Covlam and Surfer’s Paredes among rescues from motor tubes with several sustaining serious after effects. Sydney rescue figures exceed 60 with heavy surf prompting widespread lifeguard action.
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South Queensland
Unrest in Middle East Strains Arab Unity and Power Politics
A special correspondent outlines rising Arab unrest linked to Palestine clashes, UN Palestine Commission findings, and the looming threat of a wider conflict. It details rivalries among Abdullah of Transjordan, Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, and Hashimite loyalties, plus British and American interests shaping oil, policy, and agricultural development in the region.
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Husein Alif
Mecca
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U.S.A
Britain
Ambassador to Sweden stabbed to death at legation
Stockholm December 25 Italian Minister to Sweden Signor Ricci was slain at the Italian Legation during a Christmas luncheon by an apparently insane Italian man. The assailant produced scissors and a screwdriver and stabbed the minister several times before staff intervened. The attacker claimed a new invention and referenced a past asylum episode.
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Greek assassination plot shocks Athens police
The American Associated Press reports police thwarted an ambush in Athens aimed at National Liberal leader Etylianos Gonetas by the Opiented group. A policeman was killed in the attempt and six Opia members were arrested, with confessions linking them to the plot. Police expect further action as rebel broadcasts and rewards for Gonatas’ death stir tensions.
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Themerican
Prea
Athens
Sifti Greece
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National Liberal Party
Markos
Nce
Gonatas
Early Morning Arrest In Brisbane Bribbanes Assault Charge
Clarence Ernest Armstrong of Albion Heights Brisbane is remanded until next Friday on a charge of unlawfully attempting to kill his wife Kay Armstrong. The 47 year old gunsmith appeared at the Police Court after evidence from Detective W. Baner and a 2115 hour morning confrontation at Brisbane General Hospital. Armstong’s bail was opposed. solicitor D. P. Hempenstall stated he is well known locally and owns assets including a home valued around £1000.
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Kay Armstrong
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Albion Heights
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MN. W. Baner
Brisbane General Hospital
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Bauer
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Saxony Threatens Death in Economic Policy
The Anglo-American summit quotes Saxony's Minister for Economics announcing heavy penalties, up to death, for those deemed economic saboteurs. The pledge aims to mobilize Saxony’s entire productive capacity in response to the conflict.
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