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 FRENCH OFFICIAL COMMINIQUE




 The following official communique was issued from


French G.H.Q this morning;-




 "NOTHING TO REPORT".
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 FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN WARWICKSHIRE.



 The existence of Foot and Mouth Disease was



confirmed yesterday amongst carcases at the City


abattoir, Birmingham. An Order has been issued which


is now in force prohibiting the movement except by


licence of all cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and deer


within approximately 15 miles of the infected place.

The area subject to restrictions lies in the Counties


of Stafford, Warwick and Worcester.




MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES -




ANIMAL HEALTH DIVISION.
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 FRENCH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE (EVENING)




 The following official communique was




issued this evening from French G. H. Q.



 "
 A quiet day on the front as




 a whole".
 24/12/39 No. 4.




 ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE



 His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve


the following decorations and awards to officers and men of


URSULA in recognition of their services in connection with the



destruction of an enemy cruiser off Heligoland:-

 (i) D. S. O. Lieut. Commander G.C. Phillips, R, N.


 (ii) D. S. C. Lieut. J. D. Greene, R. N. and Lieut* A. D. Piper, R.N.R.


 (iii) D.S.M. Petty Officer N„ WATSON, C/JX 130944;

 Petty Officer R. PITMAN, D/j 107819; Act„ Petty Officer



 Telegraphist E„ BUCKINGHAM, P/JX 129701; Chief E. R. A.



 W. J. FLORENCE, P/M 22627; E. R.A. 2nd* class A. J. BRAVERY,


 D/MX 45993; A.J. MALLETT, Leading Seaman, D/JX 130986;

 C. ANDERSON, Leading Stoker, C/KX 80375

 (iv) Mention in Despatches. Sub. Lieut. M.C. JANVRIN, R. N;


 Petty Officer Telegraphist D. E. DAVIES, D/J 112970.

 2. In addition, Their Lordships congratulate all officers and


men of the URSULA on their great success and announce the


following promotion and advancements.-



 (i) Lt. Commander PHILLIPS to be promoted to Commander to date


 22nd. December 1939*


 (ii) P.O. Tel. DAVIES to be advanced to C.P.O. Tel.;

 Chief E. R. A. 2nd. class FLORENCE to be advanced to


 Chief E. R. A. 1st. class; both to date 22nd. December 1939*


 (iii) P.O. PITMAN to be granted two years seniority as from


 date of being rated Chief Officer; Acting P.O. Tel.


 BUCKINGHAM to be confirmed in rating to date 22nd. December


 1939, and granted one year’s seniority; P.O. WATSON to


 be granted two years seniority.




ADMIRALTY, S .W.1-
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED BEFORE THE BROADCAST
 2l. 12.39. - Mo. 10.
IS MADE AT 12 MIDNIGHT ON CHRISTMAS EVE.




 MESSAGE FROM HIS MAJESTY THE KING.




 It has not been possible for me to send a Christmas card to


each member of the British Merchant Navy and Pishing Fleet as I


have done to members of the Fighting Forces, because our ships

are so widely scattered over the seven seas. Instead I send


to each one of you this personal Christmas message of goodwill and



good cheer. You are facing the special perils which in these



days surround seamen with a coolness, courage and fortitude which


are the admiration of us all at home, and I know that I speak not


only for myself but for all your fellow countrymen when I wish



you a happy Christmas and a good landfall.




MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.