“GOOD LANDFALL”
THE MERCHANT NAVY MESSAGE FROM KING (Reed. Dec. 26, 9 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 24 The King broadcast a message to the merchant navy and fishing fleet. He said: “Because our ships are scattered over the seven seas it is not possible to send a Christmas card to each member as I have done witli the fighting forces, but 1 send each of you a message of goodwill and good cheer. “You are facing the special perils which these days surround seamen with coolness, courage and fortitude which are the admiration of us all. 1 speak not only for myself, but for all fellow-countrymen in wishing you a happv Christmas and a good landfall
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20129, 26 December 1939, Page 5
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115“GOOD LANDFALL” Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20129, 26 December 1939, Page 5
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