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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1943
Page
3
Allied forces advance inland after landing operations in Sicily. Reports say air and sea assaults succeeded with glider and airborne troops reaching targets, while naval forces ferried the invasion and faced initial enemy resistance but achieved steady progress.
Brisbane reports a small end of year balance with a balance of £5,500,008 after net balances and loan funds. A wartime subscription is noted and troop-related expenses are excluded. Reporters describe Allied operations and German forces in Sicily and southern Italy, with air and naval activity ongoing and battles continuing along the coast.
A wartime bulletin from Algiers announces a breakthrough at Gels trench positions. The town sits on an elevated plain with dunes and vineyards nearby, about seven miles from a coastal mountain range. Gels normally hosts 23,000 residents.
Allied forces push two aerodromes on the Sicilian coast as British and American troops storm landings near Cape Passero and Lanciano, with Lisbon reports noting strong Italian resistance and German reserves redeploying to counterattack. The dispatch cites organized landings, rapid disembarkation, and persistent combat, while noting radio accounts praising the operation’s coordination and momentum.
A London dispatch quotes Admiral Cunningham and Allied leaders praising the allied navies for the Sicily assault. It emphasizes the fleets, staffs, and sea power that supported hundreds of ships and the beach landings as part of the Seige operation.
Losdon July 11 reports say Allied air forces struck Nazi aerodromes over France. Bomber formations faced weather. Caen photographs show bursts on administrative buildings and personnel areas. One Fortresses fought back to home base after engine trouble. seven German aircraft claimed destroyed. War Industries attacked. Boston bombers hit power stations south of Dieppe. some crews reported damage to targets and lines.
London dispatch outlines a 2 point program alleged by the Milan agency. It cites surrender of Italian holdings to Yugoslavia and Greece, occupation of parts of Italy, and suppression of industry and education to enforce postwar terms.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Allied operations near Sicily with mentions of Malta support, landing actions, and patrols. The text references men, armored forces, and a push toward Italian shores with chaotic phrasing and damaged phrases.
New York July 12 reports from The United Press on Gpeanalcanar portray indications that Mundaschi may capitulate soon as about a thousand Americans push toward the Japanese position. Allied air and ground forces note deterioration in Japanese pilot quality while new Zero models appear. Navy pilots, once aboard carriers Lexington and Mornet, are now serving in the Central Solomons alongside army aviators.
The Daily Telegraph reports Allied headquarters in North Africa describe Selfish and American troops seizing air superiority and guiding invasion routes. Troop-laden gliders moved inland ahead of shore landings as steady forces landed on Sicilian beaches.
Reports from Moscow describe a deep German assault near Byelgorod with up to 500 tanks and air support. Soviet counterattacks, air superiority by Focke Wulf aircraft, and heavy losses for German forces halted the push and left front lines largely unchanged.
A Moscow radio quoted Istanbul sources describing Fascist police uncovering a plot against Mussolini. The dispatch claims actions in Taranto with arrests of Br. Varekie and Dr. Persnae, while aviation exploits and heavy Allied bombardment figures are noted.
A fragmented notice discusses a price ceiling on pork and its impact on wholesalers and buyers. It notes enforcement of the ceiling and the potential liability for excess charges, with references to meat suppliers and market conditions.
Writs were issued at Sydney on July 12 by solicitor H Barina for Constable Carney against Commissioner of Police Mr Mackay and Consolidated Lid claimants. The matter concerns an appeal by Constable Gree Cares free with Glamuenal fancy the police tore.
An unexplained dispatch from Stockholm dated July 12 reports a Berne telegraph message about Malian fires and a forceful claim involving the Auistestiag Assietten Press. The item appears as a brief international bulletin with unclear context.
London report notes a US war secret arrival in Britain dated July 11 with mentions of Mr T and related figures arriving in the country.
A garbled report mentions a major incident on a city street, with references to Pine and several figures, including a comedian named Freon. The text is unclear but implies a vehicle event and authorities reacting to a threat or attack.
Premier Peter welcomes a large group of loyal soldiers and nurses returning from wartime service. The welcoming crowd includes married men from the first and second regiments, noting their travels through Greece and Crete. The Prime Minister says North Africa is nearing success and discusses plans to repatriate as many as possible to New Zealand.
Fragmented text recounts Allied bombing of Sicily and references to Pacific and Crete actions. Mentions General Freyberg and MacArthur era figures, with scattered notes on bombings, naval locks, and wartime operations across multiple theaters. Ambiguous OCR yields disjointed military names and places.
Fragmentary text indicates the language of a federal contest with expectations of resignation or recontesting. Mentions Auburn and a possible event in February. details are unclear and incomplete.
The article describes a tense wartime scene with speculation on high level conspiracies. It cites General Freyberg, Sydney and Wollongong areas, and German actions near the sea. Readers are urged to consider security and public vigilance amid reported troop movements.
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