Boards in 1939

Pandiculation · 15-05-2021 11:51pm

Reality Cinema “Keeping up with the De Veleras” launches in picture houses.

Dickie10 · 15-05-2021 11:51pm

should we think about splitting Cavan GAA in two to halt their dominanc of the Ulster championship? only a matter of time before they ruin the football championship wining 5 or 6 all irelands in a row, i propose north cavan and south cavan. although they will probably end up in every ulster final against each other. the GAA will soon be extinct in the like of Down and Tyrone and Armagh they wont win an ulster title ever i would think.

Pandiculation · 15-05-2021 11:58pm

“Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Banned for Blasphemy by order of Archbishop.”

ttenneb · 16-05-2021 12:00am

Where's me Ma goin' to get a bit of sugar for me bottle. And safety pins for the nappies.

Pandiculation · 16-05-2021 12:05am

“Nuns Win Major Contract to Supply Canes to Department of Education”

branie2 · 16-05-2021 12:11am

Pandiculation wrote: »

“Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Banned for Blasphemy by order of Archbishop.”

In what way is it blasphemous?

Pandiculation · 16-05-2021 12:14am

branie2 wrote: »

In what way is it blasphemous?

Spoof headline in humorous thread, mocking the ridiculous grounds other books in that era were banned.

Some of the ultra conservatives of the era might have as easily taken a ludicrous view of supernatural ghostly goings on as they did about many other things that they arbitrarily banned.

new92 · 16-05-2021 12:33am

Hey Willy, just back from the trip and boy is Munich lookin' spick and span! A little eerie though. I stayed with my German friend, Neil. He has a radio and all. No good shows though, propaganda on every station. Can't wait to see some good talkies. Germany hasn't the variety. No Westerns. On the other hand we saw fireworks while I was there, some Nazi celebration, but you wouldn't miss the gossip, or the Brothers and Sisters.

I'll be goin' on the charabanc out to Ballycotton for a day at the seaside. I scrimped and saved enough for a brand new pair of shoes. Bought them off my boss, Mr. Doherty.

Kermit.de.frog · 16-05-2021 12:52am

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Charles Babbage · 16-05-2021 12:59am

Punting 365 wrote: »

Anyone know if foreigners can join the Werhmacht? Asking for a friend.

Not sure, but I hear the SS is looking for blue eyed boys.

Charles Babbage · 16-05-2021 1:01am

I think an Irish holiday is in order this year, all things considered.

Strumms · 16-05-2021 1:28am

Cerveza wrote: »

Is there a pup payment for the next world war?

It’s a WUP payment...

Actually that could be controversial... that also stands for Womble Underground Press... might confuse people.

branie2 · 16-05-2021 11:40am

Charles Babbage wrote: »

Not sure, but I hear the SS is looking for blue eyed boys.

And blonde as well

Capt'n Midnight · 16-05-2021 12:05pm

saabsaab wrote: »

What's a computer?

A young lady* who is really good at sums. And multiplication and even long division. Fierce complicated stuff altogether.

*good steady job until she gets married.

Capt'n Midnight · 16-05-2021 12:21pm

Times were different. What did they do with Patrick :eek:

https://esbarchives.ie/2017/09/18/connecting-cork-to-the-national-grid/

Patrick O’Connell supplied electricity in Carrigtwohill before 1927. He supplied 3 homes and businesses in 1931, and was acquired by ESB around 1938—1939.

Jimbob1977 · 16-05-2021 12:29pm

I'm extremely confident that the Munich Agreement between Messrs Chamberlain and Hitler will hold.

The Germans are an entirely honourable nation and it would be a rum deal to hoodwink a sitting British Prime Minister.

Mr. Hitler is a bounder and a cad, but he understands the niceties of international agreements.

Yes. I'm looking forward to a wonderful 1940 Olympics.

Capt'n Midnight · 16-05-2021 12:40pm

Pandiculation · 16-05-2021 12:49pm

“System maintenance notice:

The Boards are out of service until 17 May 1939. This is to facilitate an upgrade, involving recorking and painting of the message boards. Thumbtack supplies will also be replenished.

All queries should be sent to the postmistress and should include a stamped, self addressed envelope.”

DerekC16 · 16-05-2021 12:52pm

IRA and Nazi collaboration.

branie2 · 16-05-2021 1:16pm

Will television be popular, I wonder

Pandiculation · 16-05-2021 1:24pm

branie2 wrote: »

Will television be popular, I wonder

A wireless with pictures? That’ll never catch on! People enjoy going to the cinema for the newsreels!

RandomViewer · 16-05-2021 1:28pm

Whatever happened to that Willie Joyce lad from Salthill?

branie2 · 16-05-2021 1:35pm

RandomViewer wrote: »

Whatever happened to that Willie Joyce lad from Salthill?

I believe he's working for the Germans

indioblack · 16-05-2021 2:36pm

Jimbob1977 wrote: »

I'm extremely confident that the Munich Agreement between Messrs Chamberlain and Hitler will hold.

The Germans are an entirely honourable nation and it would be a rum deal to hoodwink a sitting British Prime Minister.

Mr. Hitler is a bounder and a cad, but he understands the niceties of international agreements.

Yes. I'm looking forward to a wonderful 1940 Olympics.

Agreement between Britain, France, Germany and Italy.

Charles Babbage · 16-05-2021 4:52pm

I don't know about you lads, but I hope to get a bit of work done this summer, whatever about Herr Hitler.
My brand new yoke for the job

Pandiculation · 16-05-2021 5:16pm

“Department of Health receives mysterious demand for ten pounds to secure release of filing cabinet key.”

RandomViewer · 16-05-2021 5:19pm

Pandiculation wrote: »

“Department of Health receives mysterious demand for ten pounds to secure release of filing cabinet key.”

Crisis averted when they realise it can be opened with a butter knife

Speedsie · 16-05-2021 5:47pm

I've heard a rumour that are thinking of getting rid of the Bona Fides, surely not! Part & parcel of a decent night out.

branie2 · 16-05-2021 5:52pm

I think a film about Saint Bernadette of Lourdes might be coming in the next few years

RandomViewer · 16-05-2021 6:32pm

The Church wants your old gold, any all Ireland medals and dead relatives wedding rings gathering dust,get them to the Bishop now, no point dwelling on the past your old gold will be melted down and used in the magnificent cathedrals of the future, prayers will be offered on your behalf

For Forks Sake · 16-05-2021 7:49pm

branie2 wrote: »

Any news on Eoin O'Duffy these days?

Went over to Spain on his holidays, hasn't really been heard from since.

Kermit.de.frog · 22-05-2021 5:44pm

TheValeyard · 22-05-2021 7:18pm

Eh lads, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini just signed a "Pact of Steel" in Berlin. Wonder what this is all about.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 22-05-2021 7:33pm

TheValeyard wrote: »

Eh lads, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini just signed a "Pact of Steel" in Berlin. Wonder what this is all about.

Wouldn;t worry about it too much - sure they have to get past Britain to get to us.

odyssey06 · 22-05-2021 7:41pm

TheValeyard wrote: »

Eh lads, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini just signed a "Pact of Steel" in Berlin. Wonder what this is all about.

The failure of the Stresa Pact... maybe the Brits and French should have turned a blind eye to Italys invasion of Abyssinia. They didnt stop the invasion and have now pushed Italy into the German orbit.
Or maybe they should have given the Italians a bloody nose. Might have made others sit up and take notice.

saabsaab · 22-05-2021 8:22pm

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Adolph isn't looking himself there.

TheValeyard · 23-05-2021 8:52am

In the paper this morning Hitler says he wants to move into Poland. Thought he was finished after the Sudetenland shenanigans last year. Could be an interesting summer!

branie2 · 23-05-2021 5:46pm

It could lead to disaster

saabsaab · 23-05-2021 8:33pm

branie2 wrote: »

It could lead to disaster

Britain might declare war on Russia?

indioblack · 23-05-2021 8:42pm

saabsaab wrote: »

Britain might declare war on Russia?

Or Germany starts a war with Poland?

M.T. Cranium · 24-05-2021 8:48am

All this talk of war is ridiculous, France could finish Germany without any help from Britain or anyone else. If Hitler steps out of line, he will be crushed in a matter of months.

(well 69 months anyway)

indioblack · 24-05-2021 12:54pm

M.T. Cranium wrote: »

All this talk of war is ridiculous, France could finish Germany without any help from Britain or anyone else. If Hitler steps out of line, he will be crushed in a matter of months.

(well 69 months anyway)

A suspiciously precise prediction.
Not so much crushing - more like erosion.

upupup · 24-05-2021 3:26pm

No1 in the charts this week....I don't like this modern music at all,its too loud with rude words.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-963CTDLy68

new92 · 24-05-2021 3:28pm

upupup wrote: »

No1 in the charts this week....I don't like this modern music at all,its too loud with rude words.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-963CTDLy68

give me "On the Banks of the Wabash" anytime.

ClosedAccountFuzzy · 24-05-2021 3:31pm

P&T to combine the telephone and the wireless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mhhn1R5Mhc

Simply ground your portable telephone umbrella antenna, using any convenient lamppost, turn the handle and speak to the operator.

You can even listen to your favourite musical record disc on demand.

Remember to earth yourself properly to avoid risk of electrocution.

saabsaab · 24-05-2021 5:26pm

What ever will they think of next?

silliussoddius · 24-05-2021 6:57pm

TheValeyard wrote: »

In the paper this morning Hitler says he wants to move into Poland. Thought he was finished after the Sudetenland shenanigans last year. Could be an interesting summer!

False flag!

TheValeyard · 24-05-2021 7:16pm

M.T. Cranium wrote: »

All this talk of war is ridiculous, France could finish Germany without any help from Britain or anyone else. If Hitler steps out of line, he will be crushed in a matter of months.

(well 69 months anyway)

Yeah, not even the Germans are mad enough to go after the Maginot Line, it's near invincible. Think that keep Germans at bay alright.

Charles Babbage · 25-05-2021 1:06am

TheValeyard wrote: »

Eh lads, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini just signed a "Pact of Steel" in Berlin. Wonder what this is all about.

They are going to steal France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Yugoslavia, Albania and Greece.

Prefab Sprouter · 25-05-2021 10:05am

TheValeyard wrote: »

Yeah, not even the Germans are mad enough to go after the Maginot Line, it's near invincible. Think that keep Germans at bay alright.

Funny though, since the Belgians have declared themselves neutral the French have suddenly realised that there is a rather large gap in their defences. The Maginot Line only goes to the Belgian Border. To be fair though, the impenetrable Ardennes should keep the German Army bottled up in time for the French army to mobilise.

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