Christmas Truce On Western Front Reported By London
Wartime London reports a muted Christmas on the western front with fog and frost halting offensives and troops holding their lines. Royal figures visited service members as Christmas meals and carols mixed with air force Santa customs and concerts by Gracie Fields and others.
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Santa Claus
Air Force
Accain
Hos Éiient Maaiir
Gracie Fields
Canvatessance
Crh
al Force
Jen Ponserwate
Heke Christman
Spifte
Must
Otter
Limitation Of Wheat Acreage Contemplated For Next Harvest
Canberra reports the Federal Cabinet will study limiting wheat acreage for the next harvest to ease wartime strain. A State Premiers conference is planned for early 1940 to discuss control policy, likely via sowing licences. Shipping limits and storage capacity dominate the problem. authorities may requisition buildings and stores to safeguard wheat.
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Canberra
My Lakert Power
Nadional Security Ao
Rommandeer Hailémes
iAme
Ealla
Commonwealth
Unis
Brita
Watersiders Strike Demands Across Australian Ports
The Federal committee of management of the Wateraiders Federation served claims on employers for higher wages and better conditions in all Australian ports covering about 20,009 workers. Demands include general wage increases, daily minimum engagements, shorter fortnights, longer holidays, and limits on working hours to ensure safety. The claims seek an extra 2/10 to 4/6 per hour, a 4 hour minimum engagement, and adjustments to holiday and shift arrangements.
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Sydney
Wateraiders’ Federation
Compulsory Registration for Two Age Groups in Melbourne
Government announces compulsory registration or training under a two group plan for British subjects born in 1920 or earlier living in Australia. Registration runs January to February for those aged the specified bracket, with fines for noncompliance and exemptions for certain workers, students, and officials.
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Melbourne
Okmk
Australia
Stalin Acknowledges Hitler's Greetings in Moscow
Moscow report notes Stalin responds to Hitler's greeting with a formal show of appreciation for the congratulations and good wishes for the Soviet people. The exchange signals a diplomatic moment amid strained relations and rising tensions in Europe.
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Moscow
M. Stalin
Hitler
Goomeri Hotel Fire Death Roll Reduced To Nine
A month after the Grand Hotel fire in Goomeri the death toll is nine. Police identified three more victims from recovered keys and items, naming George Eldbe 88 of Baoth huh, Robert Tick 118 of Gratton, and Allan Gordon Carte 38 who arrived from Frwen on Velday, with others including waiter Erin Blewart 00 of Bun danas and Taylor who may have been Velnerated.
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Wrishang
Goomeri
George Eldbe
Baoth
Huh
Robert Tick
Gratton
Allan Gordon Carte
Frwen
Velday
Erin Blewart
Bun
Danas
Vic
Khir Vale
Tay
Telne Mande
Onion” Taylor
Dropped £250 But Recovered the Lot in Storm
Sydney report recounts Forbes mercer Davis stepping from his shop into a violent storm. Wind snatched away ten and five pound notes and cheques. Paccermhy aided in the chase, and the entire £250 sum was recovered after notes flew across streets and corners. A hobo finally seized the last note as Davis shouted.
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Sydney
Davis
Forbes Mercer
Paccermhy
Hobo
Tavis
Boy and Girl Drowned in River Derwent
Hobart reports two youths, a boy and a girl, drowned in the Derwent River today. Authorities and witnesses describe a tragic incident near the Bint way, with speculation about movements of local residents as rescue efforts continue.
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River Derwent
Mobart
Peraeris
Hobart Tovday
Wiier
Allan May
House of Bags Destroyed at Yellow Creek
A fatal fire at Yellow Creek near Boestworth destroyed the house of Bags. The tragedy left multiple children injured or missing and led to a wide search by authorities. Names and precise ages are unclear due to damaged text.
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Meleguane
Tugeiny
Man
Yellow Crewe
Boestworth
Muse
Clark
Adhesin
Ein and
Evelyne
Envniony Samatttyny
Tye Amily
Hopes Revived As Casey Appointment Sparks Ministry Move
Canberra dispatch says the appointment of Mr. RG Casey as Australian minister in Washington revived hopes that Prime Minister Menzies will move to form a coalition ministry. Casey’s departure creates a cabinet vacancy, provoking talks with Country Party leader Mr. Cameron about a national unity arrangement and potential ministerial reshuffles before Parliament reconvenes in April.
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Tursiay
Casey
Washington
Ute
Mensies
Ccampanite Minster
Country Party
Cameron
Men
Br. Caseyrom
Mrr
Menzies
National Unity
Lockheed Sydney Mission Aims At Australian Assembly
Lockheed executives Parker and Child arrived in Sydney to supervise assembling Hudson bombers for Australia. The task may run six months with Pratt Whitney engines and local parts manufacturing. US arms laws restrict exports. the plan involves cross border moves into Canada and deployment within allied territories.
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Sydney
Lockheed Corporsite
L. Parker
A. Child
Divisia
D Uney
Lockheed Corporation
Pratt-Whitney
Australia
Caine
United States
Messrs
Parker and Child
le Wetser
Canada
Theo
United State
Honeymoon Crash Claims Mrs Ivy Vermier in Australia
In Melbourne on Tuesday news reports say Mrs Ivy Vermier aged 25 died after a car overturned near Covia while travelling with her husband George Vermier to Apollo Bay for their honeymoon. He was uninjured. Mrs Vermier died within minutes and the husband was hospitalized with a fractured jaw.
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Melbourne
Ivy Vermier
George Vermier
Apollo Bay
Covia
Vermier
Aled
Tusard
League Had Met
Sydney reports Mr. J. R. Boyer, vice president of the Queensland Grassers Association and former Australian delegate to the League of Nations Conference, arriving from abroad says the League’s success depended on unity before the war. He criticizes critics of the League and notes the postwar era faced upheaval without solid leadership.
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Sydney
RJ. Boyer
Queensland Grassers’ Association
Mitler
Rayer Saii
League
Ion Cage
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