Italians Celebrate Christmas Amid War Anxiety in Rome
New York Times dispatch reports Italians, amid sanctions and privations of war, marking Christmas with tradition. Many families faced bereavement from Eritrean front actions. the Pope limited audiences. Mussolini stayed home. the King and Queen observed quietly. the Christmas tree vanished from public view. In Rome three Eritrean informers were executed, and nine others jailed up to 16 years for aiding Ethiopian connections.
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New York
New York Times
Signor
Munsolini
Palazzo Veneala
San ‘Ronjore
Duke of
Spolleto
Yeaterioy
Rome
Troan
Quintuples Born in Managua At Mata Galpa
News item reports the birth of quintuplets near Managua in Mata Galpa. A woman, Timothea Laines, gave birth to five healthy babies, including three girls and two boys, all reported in good health.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Matagalpa
Timothea Laines
Australian batsmen falter in tense first innings display
The report details a struggling Australian batting effort in the second innings, with key scores showing McCormick and Grimmett among several high wickets. Grimmett claims three for, while O’Reilly and others contribute modestly as Australia trails.
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Johannesburg
South Adriea Inga
Mit“Oldfield
McCormtee
Bork
Wor
Blundhee
McCormick
Tree
Dy O'Reilly
Grimmett
MacCabe
Emith
Monetor
Australia
Pst Jnnings
Fingteton
Vaington
Brown
H Holwrlaon
Fly -McCate
Rihert
Van
Ty Levigton
Sy Melchordann
Fh Langton
Dipperfield
Rowan
Langton
Baring
Romaut
Ohifield
Beisewp
Te Mitchell
Celeb
Ty Mitchell
Ty G'Reilly
Wy Mitehall
Oy McCormick
Te Mitehall
Pleatwond-Smith
Mumdrios
Potwl
Pouch Arlen
Wade
Low
Floods Hit Gippsland as Heavy Rains Continue
In Gippland heavy rains since Christmas Eve flood towns and camps. Prince's Highway between Sale and Orbost is washed out and three bridges destroyed. Towns report rising rivers with Nown Nown at 10 inches Salws Entrance eight and a half, Bairnsdale six, Omeo Highway under water. Campers marooned beyond Lakes Entrance as rainfall persists.
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Melbourne
Bist Gipaland
Prince’'a
Sydney
Gippsend
Sale
Orbost
Bairnsdale Raven
Buchan
Gippeland
Omeo
Prince's Highway
Bayond Lakes
Christmas King's Message to Empire Broadcast
A royal Christmas broadcast from the king expresses heartfelt greetings to the Empire. He reflects on a memorable year, loyalty to the throne, and a strong bond with his people, wishing peace, mutual goodwill, and hope for economic relief amid global concerns. He invites endurance and cheer for all, including the prince and royal family, and prays for God to keep everyone safe.
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The
Empire
Tom
Apne
Dauntingsa
Pease
Teloso
Victoria on Top Melbourne Shield Drawn
Victoria held the edge against New South Wales in the Shield match as day one closed at stumps with Victoria 254 for six. Key scores included Riggs 51 and Bromley 40 for Victoria while Cooper led NSW with two early wickets. Robinson and McGilvray not out for NSW at 20 and 8 respectively.
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Melbourne
Vistoria
Cooper
Lee
E Easton
Hy Cooper
Seaite
Robinson
Bromley
Little
Gilvray
Hasnett
O Little
Plant
Lh.w
Smith
Fg Bheling
Mae
Welsh
White
N Cooper
Britt
Ub White
Pondries
Abasi
Aix
Me Gilvray
Howell
Mudge
Bie
N.S.W
Pallowfield
Ty Smith
H Plant
E Plant
Murka
Lonengan
H Smith
McGilvray
Aundries
Strong Wind Hits Southern Queensland Areas Over Christmas Holidays
Severe weather swept across southern Queensland with cyclonic winds and damaged property. In Maryborough a cyclone uprooted trees and unroofed buildings while telephones failed in Latrobe and surrounding areas. Lightning strikes and downed trees caused power and communication outages across multiple towns including Brisbane suburbs and inland districts during Christmas holidays.
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Queensland
Maryborough
Metropolite
Latwyehe
Buderin Im Fittla
Terender
Factory Blaze Destroys Venetian Blind Makers in Albion
A massive fire at John Thur.jow and Sons Venetian blind factory in Albion caused an estimated 215,000 to 217,000 in damage. The blaze started shortly after 4 am, with flames leaping and a roof torn open. Mrs Warner narrowly escaped as the home adjacent to the factory caught fire. firefighters fought an inferno as the structure burned, and several workers were evacuated.
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Brisbane
John Thurjow
Surf Tragedy at Collaroy Claims Two Lives
A surf accident at Collaroy this morning ends with the death of Dougla Cholker of Moorichwine and Albert Sir A rescue effort follows as nearby swimmers attempt to save Chalker's companion. The hearing details are unclear as divers search the area and lifeguards work to recover bodies.
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Ryde
Dougloa Cholker
Moarrichwine
Albert Sir
Ant
Patterron
Alota
Chalker
Tragedy At Welensburgh Dam Claims Three Lives
Sydney report details the drowning of Mrs Florence Angwin aged 32 and her two children Francis eight and Iona seven after they fell into a dam near Welensburgh Metropolitan Colliery. Attempts by relatives to save them failed as frantic struggles drew in others.
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Sydney
Florence Angwil
Francis
Iona
Ploremnee Angwin
Mia
Muriel Angwing
William
Elgar
David
Welensburgh
Edgar
Blair
Moriel
Adelaides tall scoring in Shield Shield match against Queensland
In Adelaide on Thursday the South Australian Potemen rallied in runmetting against Queensland in the Shield match. Fradman and Pavieoik led a strong start, Booth Austenlin scored 464 for five wickets, Tedman reached 248 in a brisk stand as the innings closed by Fradman with a late declaration. Queensland began their reply with Conkhelne dismissed in Wall's over as wickets fell, and Australia attacked to chase 492 to avoid follow-on. Key contributions came from Allen and Levy for South Australia with notable scores while Queensland battled to stay in the game amidst heavy scoring and erratic play.
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Ngainst
Queensland
Sheield
Fradman
Pavieoik
Givin
Booth Austenlin
Sored
Tedman
Intic Atvle
Tay
Aight Whaketa Downey
Queereland
Diraxtratey
Conkhelne Damiased
Wall
Allen
Atompea Queensland
Wicleta
Bond
Levy
Meeerd Vo Dolla
Fire
Tolling
Ty Gillet
Ots Torker
Tove
Plaher
Tent. Nu
Talhon
Tb Levy
Waller
E Andrews
Movle
Ik Levy
Welty
Ghebsly
Alea
Mene Crebb
Gveensand
Frationingx—Oonk
Te Wall
Ward
Ty Wwitte
Fay Andrews
Nei Ward
Tanour
W Ward
Toneen
O Connell
Tallon
Walker
Waite
Tawy
E Dradan
Wb Waktes Oy Chriaty
Nat Ant
NO GAIN Seamen's Strike Tangles with Militants
Sydney Thereday reports rising fears that the NO GAIN maritime strike could drag into a long conflict, risking union disorganization and widespread job instability. The stop-work meeting next Tuesday will shape outcomes as government licensing plans spark consternation on the waterfront and workers assess benefits for moderates. The strike’s value to unions remains debated and rumors place Keenan as a potential successor to the general secretary after a tumultuous period.
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Sydney
Wein
Vireles
Iida
Keenan
Atrik
Mr. Johnson
Murder Charge Sequel to Sydney Brawl
Sydney police report a Christmas Eve altercation in Willoughby left Les Paternon 41 hospitalized with critical injuries. he died. Reginald Davies 40 and James Geddes 23, workers at a bread factory, were later charged with murder and remanded to January 4 after the incident. Ball was refused.
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Sydney
Les Paternon
Barrowman
Hoapital
Polles Atnte
Willoughby
Reginald Davies
Andourer
Jamey Geddes
Ball
Collapsed Judge Dies At Ascot Racing Event
Brisbane Thursday report says Mr. A. H. Drury collapsed in the Ascot box during the Triah Handicap and died soon after in hospital. He had served as a Q.T.C. judge for many years. A doctor arrived after horses passed the home turn but he did not recover. The incident halted the race and officials attended to the fallen judge.
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Ascot
A. H. Drury
Sheen
Q.T.C
of. Willlonma
Willinting
Drury
Drary Wa
Yurseram
Ever Ready Yaruina Ambulance Rescue Chronicle
A chaotic report details a dramatic ambulance rush from Coloroden to Brinhawe after a violent incident. An immediate operation saved a wounded individual, with subsequent care revealing worsened conditions and a rambling journey ending in transport to Marogchy Hospital by Mr. Treeh and crew.
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Meech
Brinhawe
Luegibton
Wtarne
Ue Bk
Hue
Freiiniin
Emily
Treeh
Nambour
Marogchy
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