13 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1945
Page
1
Reuters Moscow report says massive Soviet forces concentrate across the Oder as Komandarm Koniev presses a two bridgehead squeeze toward Breslau. Air attacks brace for the bombardment while anti aircraft batteries battle Junkers as troops cross to feed the advance.
Front reports from Moscow say German forces lay heavy minefields to slow Soviet advance toward Berlin. Red Army probes, recaptures key river lines, and advances along the Oder and other fronts with heavy artillery and air support, while German counteractions and retreating units strain supply lines.
Fragmentary report notes a Greek agreement signed with the government and army surrendering a large force. The statement from the authorities emphasizes immediate compliance and an end to hostilities, with limited details available and caution about political implications.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice about property use or allotment. contains scattered names and places, unclear dates or parties, with minimal readable context.
A garbled royal dispatch describes Emperor Misealle at Lire treasuring a shrine ceremony and signaling a grave situation. It notes laborers of a distant realm and hints at rising tensions as court factions discuss fate and loyalty amidst upheaval.
Dispatches describe American forces in the Pacific pressing near Manila and in the Philippines with the Sixth Division advancing toward eastern aral and Dingalen while other units push toward Paranaques and the Bay area. Reports note air and naval actions, casualties, and the mopping up of pockets as Allied troops tighten their assault on Japanese positions.
A London dated report notes British and Soviet forces in action near Belgrade with aircraft leading advances. Poor weather forces evacuations and roundabout maneuvers, while the RAF quadrons, led by Quenel, support operations transporting supplies and personnel.
A partial report describes Dutch children fleeing German forces on a trek along the River Dreye. Russians provide aid including oil and hotel shelter as they move toward safety, with praise for Allied personnel aiding evacuees.
Reported German plan to flood key dam to trap American units. Allied censorship notes heavy flooding risk from Maer River and multiple dykes. claims of explosions near Mulhouse and Nijmegen surface, with authorities describing strategic impact and potential large-scale evacuations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe two processions marching to the Place de la République in Paris led by socialist and trade union groups including Radical Socialists and several other factions. The march appears tied to a demonstration against wartime conditions and police measures, with participants noted from various labor and political groups.
Fragmentary item from London reports late war developments with hurried wording and unclear details. The text references diplomatic or military updates but lacks concrete names or specifics.
Reports describe a synchronized assault in central Burma near the Irrawaddy where air strikes by Thunderbolts and Hurricanes preceded tank advances. After heavy fighting, villagers and fronts were controlled with a claimed tally of around 1000 Japanese dead and ongoing withdrawal by Allied forces.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumbled wartime note mentioning Allied and Russian efforts and a potential agreement. Names and clear events are unreadable. overall content is not reconstructible into a coherent report or identifiable figures.
The report states General Necseti to meet Selene and exchange faces, with withdrawal from Cecile suva Lane and other press lines. The Americans' campaign claimed 30,000 casualties amid the contested area as part of the broader conflict.
The report details Allied air operations over Germany with field reports from Montgomery’s Third Army and RAF Bomber Command. It notes heavy bombing of Berlin area fortifications, destruction of targets around Berchtesgaden and Hamburg, and advancing bridgeheads across the Elbe and nearby rivers while noting curfews and civilian distress.
Reuter reports from the frontline as German defenses falter and Allied forces press into the Michwald region near the Rhine. Troops advance through weakened positions along the Kleve-Rixichwald axis with vessels and ground plans indicating continued push toward the eastern front.
Field Marshal Montgomery's attack southeast of Nijmegen becomes a knock-down clash between top British and Canadian troops and elite German paratroopers. Germans rally after initial shock as troops trudging through mud fight fiercely. The advance from Nijmegen to Kleve is described as deadly with heavy mines and a night breakthrough into Kleve in five hours.
The Central News Agency reports fear over callmoking amid deteriorating conditions. Mendings on the Chir Huet and related movements are noted as having an impact on exports to Pesci and Aemoy Renidemts, with concerns rising about policy and stability.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Swedish protesters voicing opposition to government actions. Mentions urged measures to avoid further hardship and referenced a nighttime alert or call to action. Details are unclear due to garbled source text.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate casualties from an air raid, with unreadable names and locations. The readable items mention A and R, but specifics are missing, leaving the incident details ambiguous and unverified.
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