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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 11, 1943
Page
3
Allied reporters describe intensified operations in northern Tunisia as air and ground units press a campaign against Axis pockets. Reports indicate aerial attacks and advancing columns near Cape Bon and Zaghouan, with Allied troops securing coastal areas and pushing toward inland pockets.
British and US reports describe a historic mass airlift as American cargo planes flew from the United States to India in four and a half days. The mission involved 1460 aircraft and delivered 8 tons of expeditionary equipment plus spare parts to sustain a year of operations, amid broader Allied efforts in North Africa and Tunis fronts.
May 1 report from Algiers radio states General Straud invited General de Gaulle to meet at Biskra or Marracest. The Tactical Air Force conducted swift air sweeps against enemy vehicles and landing grounds near Cape Bon Peninsula. French forces, under surveillance, carried out engine tests and raids, while admiration grew for General Giraud's contribution to the war effort.
A Cairo via London report details heavy air bombardment over Pantelleria as Allied forces prepare for Tunis. Descriptions recount Luftwaffe and Allied operations with Allied ground units including the Seventh Armoured and Fourth Indian Divisions advancing toward the Tunis line. The strike is framed as part of a major North Africa campaign, with Roosevelt and Eisenhower praised for coordination and leadership.
North west African Air Force said on May 8 they mounted their heaviest raid of the war against Palermo industrial and dock areas. A large bomber force escorted by fighters struck the harbour and arsenal area, causing extensive damage and fires.
Reported combat in the Sicilian Strait and Gulf of Tunis as Axis units faced pressure in Zaphousa. Allied and naval operations, hampered by heat, targeted enemy craft while French and Algerian forces observed movement from Zaghouan and Pont du Paris fronts.
A clipped note reports significant successes in Tunisia tied to Allied forces and local resistance efforts. The item highlights impressive advances and the broad impact on operations in the North African theater.
A sweeping World War II report details heavy Allied bombing causing widespread destruction from EI Alsina to Melilla and Tunis. It notes German and Italian reactions, wrecked ships and docks, disrupted communications, and Allied air and ground coordination shaping a decisive campaign in North Africa and the Balkans.
Pravda boasts of Allied success in capturing Bizerta and Tunis marking a turning point in North Africa. The report details a dramatic bombing and sinkings near Cape Bon, the capture and treatment of prisoners of war, and a harrowing account from survivors aboard a transport ship bombed while fleeing Tun Harbour.
The Moscow conference delivered a message to Churchill praising British effort in North Africa and RAF strikes on German industry. It vows the Allies will win over Nazi Germany, and sends a Roosevelt note affirming unity against Hitler and liberation for enslaved nations.
Unfavorable war developments last week pushed stock prices to three year peaks with the heaviest trading in nearly three years. Weekly sales totaled about 13,007,000,000 shares exceeding 242. An important bullish factor cited is the second war loan, which raised 8,000,000,000 dollars, surpassing the 5,000,000,000 target.
A disrupted labor dispute in Sydney closes after talks led to a settlement. Workers at the Tiare Works factory reached an agreement on conditions and pay, ending a period of work stoppage that affected production and local morale.
Australian poem notes His Majesty’s message to General Eisenhower praising his command in North Africa. It describes Allied forces united, Tunis and Bizerta captured, and the Dunkirk debt repaid. The king offers heartfelt congratulations on the victory and leadership.
The article notes French forces under the Army of Liberation parading in Algiers during Tubiaian Fishermen celebrations. It claims after Casablanca Conference the United States will supply arms and equipment to modernize the French army in North Africa. It mentions rearmament of East divisions and American combat methods, with armored and infantry divisions already armed in North Africa.
Fragmentary text describes part of Tumisia area utterly ruined near the edge of a warthscam site. Mentions comparable areas and slow progress within a specified yard radius. Contains garbled phrases and unclear specifics from the original report.
General Giraud announced from Algiers that French and Allied forces achieved the first great victory on French soil. He urged unity of French officers soldiers workers and prisoners and predicted rapid success against German forces in Europe with American and British support. He warned Germany cannot long endure and vowed to push out all remaining German troops from Africa.
In Ottawa, a broadcaster quotes Australian leader Leonard Brokinetar urging unity to strengthen the Pacific front. He says Australians will not panic, recalling Pearl Harbor and Singapore as warnings, and argues the war aims include holding and driving back the Japanese with allied support.
London reports that Tunis held a right of long knives as British forces pressed the town. French collaborators with the Axis faced revenge by locals, while American Vice Admiral Esteve faced capture and possible transfer to Italy as a hostage. The French Resident General Esteva’s safety was in question.
Reports from Moscow and Leningrad describe a deep Russian penetration southwest of Velikiye Luki. The Red Army reportedly overran gun nests, dugouts, pillboxes, and fortifications, while observers note a broader momentum shift on the Russian front with rail targets struck and German defenses pressed along multiple sectors.
London dispatch reports martial law across the Netherlands with curfew from 8 PM to 5 AM, bans on strikes and gatherings, and severe penalties for disobedience. The decree targets Dutch resistance and imposes restrictions on assemblies, with Seyss-Inquart overseeing the measures and Dr. Wimfer appointed deputy for halland provinces.
In Arakan a malaria outbreak disrupts local areas as health officials note rising cases amid wartime movement. Military units and civilians face fever and weakness with limited medical access. Authorities urge preventive measures and rapid treatment to curb spread.
An awkward incident involving the Duke and Duchess unfolded at a railway station as confusion and poller errors muted the crowd and delayed their arrival. Passengers witnessed the startled pair navigate the moment, while bystanders and porters searched for a suitable station room amid the confusing chatter.
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