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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1945
Page
1
The Luftwaffe has attacked Zhukov's supply routes over the Oder frontiers, while Russian artillery devastates Frankfurt and Damvorst on the eastern bank. The west bank highway between Frankfurt and Kustrin is now hard to use in daylight due to heavy Russian fire.
Report from Moscow by a war correspondent notes Marshal Zhukov has linked spearheads and pushed German defenses along the Oder front in the Berlin area. Soviet artillery and renewed river actions are reported as heavy fighting continues near towns and suburbs, with both sides attempting crossings and canal maneuvers.
Russian army advances near Berlin front, Red Army gains ground across Oder and Oder-Neisse areas. German forces repel some bridge attempts while sustaining pressure in Frankfurt and Kustrin sectors. Reports note heavy fighting, bridge holds, and Allied counteractions as Soviet forces push westward toward Breslau and German lines.
From the eastern front, refugees stream toward safety while 15,000 to 30,000 are reported killed or wounded in the siege. The city suffers hospital damage as fires and explosions ripple through streets, with Allied forces advancing and presses disrupted as crews evacuate from damaged offices.
The Progressive Conservative candidate defeated Defence Minister General McNaughton in Grey North by election. The result promises to affect government prestige and party standing. The New Party relations and implications are noted by press observers in New York reporting on the outcome.
Allied forces press toward the Rhine as they breach German lines along a 30 mile western bank, capturing bridges and forcing retreats. Reports state two key pockets near Sebdlein and Roer River dam are under heavy attack, with German casualties rising into the hundreds of thousands as reserves collapse and Strasbourg operations proceed.
The article portrays France’s critical wartime stance as General De Gaulle warns that French efforts must intensify to push back German forces. It discusses Allied coordination, the potential reallocation of French troops under Allied command, and strategic aims to end the war with Germany. It also covers projected December offensives and the broader peril facing France’s survival.
London dispatch cites Asahi Shimbun and Gere Mian news agency quoting officials in Japan as pondering Germany's moves and Japan's potential response to ongoing war. The message notes uncertainty about future actions and signals heightened attention on developments affecting Japan.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a dated listing with unclear names and terms. Readable items include references to arrival and a feminine designation, but the full meaning and events remain uncertain due to garbled text.
In embattled operations, British forces hampered Japanese air power near Sumatra. Rear Admiral Sir Philip View led carriers and fighters in sorties against Palembang oil refineries. Avenger and Seafire aircraft scored strikes, shot down several enemy planes, and damaged ships while losses were limited.
A Luzon dispatch quotes General MacArthur vowing Americans will eradicate Japanese from Manila and pressing toward total victory. The statement frames Manila's fall as a turning point in the Pacific war with Australia saved and the Philippines liberated, invoking faith and resolve.
A damaged wartime dispatch describes fires spreading in Manila near the Pasig River and reports major Allied operations in the Philippines. It notes General MacArthur's likely assault on the Japanese home islands and recounts Allied forces, including Australian and American troops, advancing in Luzon and Leyte with significant battlefield actions and casualties.
The report describes heavy Allied air activity across multiple fronts. Heavy bombers target Ca vite and Larregi dor while attack bombers strike Lipe Calingatan aerodromes at Balangas. Naval units patrol and bombard coastal areas. ground operations continue in all sectors. Casualties and destruction reported at several airfields, ships, and supply sites.
A London dispatch quotes Red Star and AP noting the bitter realization in Japan over defeat. The column analyzes political mood, wartime strain on industry and manpower, and attempts to justify policies amid growing food and mobilization pressures.
Fragmented report notes a policy shift affecting whisky distilling in London Pep. 3. It mentions a price range and delays. urges a longer maturation period and potential release from stocks to maintain local supply. The source appears distorted and includes unattributed figures and broken phrases.
Fragmentary report describes repatriates evacuated by sea to Liverpool and London, mentioning military officers and Allied forces. It references Commander Moriarty of the Avellzalian Red Cram Fisia Force and notes German actions, with unclear chronology and damaged phrasing.
Baltic area engagement reports state Coastal Command sorties attacked German ships and ships in the area. Early reports indicate limited air losses with escort vessels and damaged targets, while communications note cautious progress and unclear results amid intense patrols.
A mangled wartime dispatch notes that the Tang failed to relay orders and the American forces faced confusion. The clipped lines imply the submarine Tang met a challenge in delivering crucial signals amid combat.
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