Sharp encounters at Anzio fronts in Italy
Australian press report describes sharp encounters on the Anzio front amid curtailed air operations. Casualties are noted with mentions of German losses in recent actions and Allied air support including Australian Wellington crews aiding communications and strikes across Italy and the Dalmatian coast.
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Italy
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Fifth Army
Eighth Army
Steyr
Dalmatian
Alsin
Castighioncello
Anzio
Rome
Air Ministry
Wellington
Turin
Sofia
Trieste
Fiume
Puna
Piraeus
Liberators Raid Key German Ball Bearing Plants
The American press from Naples reports American liberator bombers attacked Germany’s Steyr ball bearing factory complex near the Daimler plant and a nearby factory. German radio claimed heavy losses for the raid, with fighters shooting down at least 38 percent of the force in poor weather.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Associated Pres
Naples
Germany
Steyr
Jenna
Daimler
Companew
Europe
Int
Junkers Felory
Ordersleban
Airfeld
Bernberg
Peterhausen
LAW SWEPT ASIDE IN SYDNEY COURT
In Sydney a Crown inquiry heard Justice Halse Rogers admit evidence from an interview with David Blank regarding liquor procurement at sock market prices. The case involves Richard Kemp, Gordon Lewy, Harry Baldinw, and James Maher, with police and customs officials cited. The judge ruled on admissibility under national law, adjourned proceedings to hear further questions.
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Jus Ce Hace Rogers
Crimea
Cort
Nen
Richard Herbert Kemp
David Blank Gordon Lewy
Harry Laldinw
James Bernard Maher
Sr Blank
Macquarie Hotel
Monee
Sun
Blank
Wiedeyer, KC
Fnman
Windever
Sil
Mr Shand KC
Mesare Isaacs Ant Stannon
German Captures and War Talk Reported From Front Lines
Telegrams describe German troops advancing and concerns over prisoner treatment. Discussions note strategic gains, potential command shifts, and remarks by Curtin about Washington diplomacy and a high command view. The report references positions in southeast Asia and possible cabinet-level tributes to Lt General Herring.
Army Chief Criticism Sparks Canberra Debate
In Canberra, Mr Cameron accused Army administration of wide faults saying officers up toLieut generals were scrubbed for the system's failings and condemned the Middle East complex that allegedly sidelined many. Mr Curtin urged an immediate probe into private mail openings at Parliament House and defended General Blamey while noting New Guinea operations had Government support.
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AG Cameron
Wap
South’ Australia
House of Representatives
Cameron
Middle East
Memay
Parliament House
Hadeen
Seemean
Blamet
Curtin
Blamey
Australian Land Forcrs
Cam Fon
Australia
Blaney
EW Guinea
Curtie
New Guinea
Defence
Mr. Curtin
Rowell
Corone
Red Army Anniversary Message From Churchill to Stalin
London February 23 Prime Minister Churchill sent a message to Marshal Stalin on the eighth anniversary of the Red Army praising leadership and resolve to move forward from history through victory to peace with honor. The British Chiefs of Staff conveyed greetings to Marshal Voroshilov and to all Red Army officers and troops from the British forces.
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London
Churchill
Stalin
Red Army
Staf
Voroshilov
Red ‘Army
Navy
Air Force
Brisk Fighting on Bougainville Reported by Allied Forces
An American AP dispatch from Bougainville notes brisk fighting and heavy jungle battles as Lieut General Marmon notes ongoing control efforts. On Green Islands, over 158 Japanese killed in recent skirmishes signaling enemy attempts to mass forces. Meanwhile, UK sources quote Air Minister Sir Archibald Sinclair about Allied hammer blows from the west, RAF aid to Russia, and ongoing Allied air offensives impacting German war capacity.
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New York
Associated Press
Bougainville
Marmon
Air
Sir Archibald Sinclair
Edinburgh
Germany
Russia
Worthen
RAF
Lenon
Rea
Irmy
Evry
Mousev
Second Front
Eisenhower
Arthur Tedder
Arthur Harris
General Montgomery
Air Kemars
Roosevelt Message Praises Soviet Red Army Victory
President Roosevelt’s message from Washington on February 23 lauds the Red Army’s magnificent achievements under Soviet leadership. He cites liberation of millions and joint efforts with Moscow and Tehran, signaling confidence in final victory over aggressors.
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Roosevelt
Mesage
Stalin
Red Army
al Cooperaion
Moscow
Tehran
Eniwetok Battle Report From New York Correspondent
American flagship correspondent William Worden reports that Eniwetok fighting differs from prior Gilbert and Marianas campaigns. Naval and artillery prep supported a vigorous but uneven advance, with many trees left standing and pill boxes intact. Eastern sectors faced heavier resistance as troops moved through thick brush while Japanese forces emerged from tunnels guarding Parry Island.
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New York
William Worden
Saya
Eniwetok Island
Gilberts
Maraballs
Ecauce
Eniwetok
Guna
Parry
Atoll
Senate rocks after majority leader resigns in storm
Washington February 22. Senator Alben Barkley resigns as majority leader amid calls to override President Roosevelt in a sensational political development. He had served the President with devotion since his appointment in 1837.
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Washington
German Raiders Penetrate London Area in Fresh Blitz
London reports indicate intensified German raids on February 13 with 175 to 200 raiders, over 108 entering London arcs. Observers note two-pronged approach from east and south, heavier incendiaries, but London's anti-aircraft defenses remained strong and several enemy planes were shot down.
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London
Ttta
Lenden
The
Press Association
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T Han
Dover Strait
Channel
East “Anglia
England
Home Counties
Causit
Amazing cooperation cited in Pacific ops by Roosevelt
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt praising the armed services for remarkable cooperation in the Marshall and Teak operations achieved without loss of ships. He notes Japanese losses of about 1000 barges and many officers and crews, and hints at broader wartime political implications including Britain and India policy.
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Roosevelt
Marshalls
Churchill
England
Tringo
Moosevelt
tSjeu
Germany
New York “Herald
Tribun
India
Frederick Puckle
Indi
Firebombing in London Districts Ignites Blocks and Homes
London dispatch reports incendiary bombs falling across multiple districts. Fires erupted in flats garages factories and houses as fire crews battled flames for hours. Heavy casualties were feared in one district while another area saw fires along both sides of a street. The all clear was not expected before midnight.
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London
Daylight Alert Over London Sparks War Time Echoes
London observers recall wartime routine as a daytime alert lasts briefly. A night blast of anti aircraft fire and vapour trails lights the sky while workers pause to watch the city face renewed danger. Churchill inspects bomb damage amid the momentary scare.
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London
Fara
Churchill
Unmarried wives denied unemployment benefit in Australia
In Canberra February 73 the Social Services Minister Mr J M Fraser said de facto wives receiving servicemen allotments would not qualify for unemployment or sickness benefits. The debate noted that if a husband is ill he may get sickness benefit even with a wealthy wife, but not the reverse. An amendment to assist married partners faced opposition and a 17 to 14 division. The Los Angeles note described a 10 day strike affecting 190 plants and 125,000 offices with electricity shortages. Senator McLeay supported the amendment. Tangney opposed, and the army seizure proposal drew mixed votes. The issue remained unresolved for caucus discussion tomorrow.
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Pep
Los Angeles
Beneft Army
McLeay
Bill of Power Department
Tangney
Morrow
Farmers mean Canberra rationing plan declares liberal meat use
Farmers told Mr Francis there is no limit on meat farmers may kill or household consumption by employees. Senator Keane said a small group may slaughter and share meat among members who must register with the rationing authorities. Provisions allow extra coupons for essential workers in isolated areas.
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Keane
Hae
Francis
Mila
Kesrr
Fic
Through the Senate Benedit Bill Passes Canberra
In Canberra on February 23 the Government's Sickness and Unemployment Benefit Bill cleared the Senate after debate. Absences and unpaired votes shifted support as the measure faced last minute changes and resumed consideration of financing for the national welfare scheme.
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Canberra
Senate
Agaiiage
Pee National Welfare
Spicer and
Rawtora
James McLachlan
Rusting in Port Gneisenau Gutted at Gdynia
British wireless reports a air reconnaissance shows Gneisenau in the Polish port of Gdynia with bows and gun turrets dismantled. Damaged earlier by air bombing and naval mines, she remains unrepaired as Scharnhorst lies sunk. The vessel was later moved to Gydnia.
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London
Scharnhorst
Gdynis
Germany
Brest
Heligoland Bight
Kiel
Man
Gydnia
Red Army drives to tighten arc around Pskov Latvia gateway
Moscow reports heavy fighting as Red Army advances from Strugi and Krasnye toward Pskov and along the Luga to Pskov and Dno to Pskov rail lines. German defenses resist as mining, deportation fears, and mined mines prompt reports of mass casualties and Russians hiding in ore entrances.
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Reuters Moscow
Saya
Pskov
Latvia
Strugi
Krasnye
Luga
Dno
Krivokrog
Reuter
Moscow
Germany
Krivolia
Aye Reuter
Bessbia
Lake
Tmen
Dnieper
Krivrog
Rad
Niclayev
Odessa
Luge
St. Rugi
Krasyne
Loga-Fskov
Lake Nmen
Red Army
Storts
Krivnirog
KLM Buys Tudor Airliners as Britain Transport Orders Grow
Royal Dutch Airlines KLM orders Tudor 32 ton airliners marking a shift from American planes. The Daily Mail aviation correspondent notes Britain’s carrier expansion amid wartime aviation challenges including cloud cover and snow that hinder navigation.
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Daily Mail
Royal Dutch Alrnes
KLM
A.M
T Douglason
Parry Island Captured Then Conquest of Eniwetok Complete
The Pacific Fleet reports the capture of Parry Island completing the conquest of Eniwetok. A task force including carrier aircraft struck Saipan and Tinian in the Mariannes. Saipan, Tinian, and Parry Island form the Mariannes defense as American ships closed to Tokio region.
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Pacific Fleet
Eniwetok Atoll
Parry Island
Saipan
Tinian Islands
Saipaa
Tinian
Tokio
Associated Press
Lomae
Truk
Eniwetok
Mariner
New York Times
Pearl Harbour
Marcus Island
Lowes
Canberra Government Won’t Interfere With Wage Arbitration
February 23 Canberra. The Government declined to interfere with the power of the Arbitration Court and State Industrial Tribunals to determine the basic wage and its adjustment method. Customs Minister Seale addressed the Senate in reply to Senator Armour who suggested the stabilisation plan might have reduced the wage and asked if further stabilisation could be considered.
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Canberra
Seane
Senate
Armour
Miners Defy Coal Commissioner Order in Australia
Sydney reports the Coal Commissioner directed south east miners to return to work Friday. The Miners Federation leaders say they will not resume Friday, signaling a major clash between government and unions. The general strike began February 14, halting about 98 thousand tons of coal.
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Sydney
Mpn Mighel
Miners’ Federation
Wells
Grant Anid
Federation
Ina
Flogging Ordered for Indecent Assault on Young Girl
A man named Shetlat received ten strokes of the whip at Goodwood after a Criminal Court ruling for indecently assaulting a girl aged four years nine months on January 10. The judge called the act extremely repulsive and noted prior offences and a gaol term in 1838. The defendant had recent military discharge records and a prior lash in March for an offense against a girl, with five years and a single stroke administered previously.
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Criminal Court
Justice Mayo
Shetlat
Shelint
ATF
Submarine War Claims At Perth Luncheon
Rear Admiral KW Thrutte USN said submarines have sunk 128 percent of all Japanese shipping destroyed in two years of Pacific war. He cited Pearl Harbor to 1935. enemy shipping sunk about 2,20440 gram tons and 4178,000 tons in vessels over 1,000 tons remain, with heavy losses in tankers.
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Perth
Japan
KW Thrutte
USN
Pacific
United States
Pearl Harbour
Country Party Opposes Referendum Bill in Canberra
In Canberra on February 2 the Country Party met to oppose the Government Referendum Bill. A W Fadden was to move an amendment to withdraw the bill and reopen negotiations with state governments over transfer of powers to the Commonwealth. The discussions followed talks at the 19k Commonwealth conference.
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Canberra
Country Party
BRLL
A.W. Fadden
Commonwealth Trac
War Council Canberra braces for stronger war effort
Prime Minister Curtin explained the War Council’s role in directing Australia’s war effort at Canberra talks. Reports from service chiefs on Pacific operations and recent attacks on Marshalls Truk and nearby islands were reviewed. Discussions covered prisoner treatment in Japan, relief distributions, malaria in New Guinea, and potential policy shifts for Australian forces.
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WAP
J Curtin
Earle Page
A. W. Fadden
Ormer
Messrs. McEwen
Spender
Menales
Hughes
Country Party
Curtin
Pacific
Marshalls
Truk
Evatt
War Council
Germany
New Guinea
Cortin
House
Brennan Lshour
Victorins
Rosevelt
Cam- Shon
WAT
South Augentia
Pension R R Rates Adrift in Canberra Debate
In Canberra the House of Representatives debated a bill to remove disability and old age pensions from war cost adjustments. Attorney General Evatt introduced the measure, proposing a pension rise from 25 to 31 shillings a week and 8s 6d to 9s 6d for benevolent asylum inmates with allowances for the blind and working. Sir Frederick secured adjournment of the debate.
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Atea
House of Representatives
Attorney-Geneal
H. V. Evatt
Frederick
WAP
New South Wales
Tivatt
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