Allied Forces Press Libyan Front From Tobruk to Sollum
London reports General Headquarters in Cairo says Allied patrols harassed the enemy in the Tobruk area while mobile columns at Sollum destroyed several vehicles including armored cars. London circles claim German forces are on the defensive at Tobruk and Sollum, though whether their drive will resume remains uncertain. Australian airmen attacked heavy vehicles as Ian Fitchett, at Tobruk, provides eyewitness details.
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Cairo
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Ytta
Athena
Lamia
Fresh German Attack Expected at Tobruk
Reports from Tobruk indicate cleared skies and anticipation of a heavy German offensive soon. Allied forces claim confidence in defense with 300 enemy infantry penetration noted and German armored units halted by artillery fire amid stubborn wire defenses.
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Met
Tars Released From Italian Prison
Brisbane reports two Able Seamen Hugh Charles Gyweeney and William James Hurren, once allied with a crew member during a gun retreat in British Somaliland in August, have been freed from an Italian prison camp. Families received sympathy cards from the King after alleged death.
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Hugh Charles Gyweeney
William James Hurren
British Somaliland
Tite
Sunken ships reported amid Atlantic Indian Ocean events
Port authorities release terse brief noting crews from Port Brisbane Port Hobart and Port Wellington are in internment camps in France. One ship, Port Brisbane, was sunk in the Indian Ocean on November 21 and Port Hobart is believed sunk in the Atlantic on a late November date. details remain uncertain.
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Sydney
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Port Brisbans
Port Hobart
Port Wellington
Trade with Britain in Jeopardy as Lend Lease Looms
Australian High Commission officials warn the Lend Lease Bill could let Britain buy unlimited U S wheat and food without payment during wartime. With U S surpluses, Britain may push aside Australian and New Zealand butter for cheese and canned fruits, risking long term export plans.
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Australia
United Kingdom
Australian Associated Press
Britain
United States
New Zealand
Australis
Germans claim heavy prison toll in Greece as battles rage
British and Greek reports detail a severe Allied situation in Greece with large German advances and massive prisoner losses. Greek troops resist at Agyrokes while German forces push toward Thessaly and the Pindus range, with Turkish and Yugoslav leaders commenting on the unequal fight and British Middle East strength.
Imperial Forces Hold Despite Allied Pressure in Greece
A British headquarters communique says Greek cooperation on the left flank aided the defense as Austrians suffer heavy casualties and prisoners are taken. Berlin radio claims swastika hoisted on Mt Jenem, while Allied lines report fierce air combat and ongoing fighting across the front.
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London
Greece
Berlin
Maar Fermen al Alpine
Mt. Jenem
Tea Adde
Canadian and U S Leaders to Meet in New York
New York reports a planned meeting between President Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King for tomorrow afternoon. No invasion plans are suggested, but the talk will address mutual concerns between the nations.
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New York
Roosevelt
McKenzie King
Australia Sees Deteriorating Greek Situation and Balkans
Acting Minister Mr. Fadden reports deteriorating position in Greece and rapid Balkan decline after Yugoslavia overthrow and more German troops. He notes anxious expectation for forthcoming despatches and praises Australian loyalty as reverses spur firmer resolve. Preliminary Libyan reports indicate uncertain losses.
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Constantine Codzins
Vkorizis
Vkoriaia
Codzins
Athens
Codzias
Madarakis
Fadden
Balkans
Yugo Slavia
Australia
Libya
Australian Defence Rumors Refuted by Acting PM Fadden
In Brisbane on Sunday the report states Acting Prime Minister Fadden declared there were no foundations to rumours that Australian troops were being moved or that Australia would lose control. He asserted the government remains in charge and denied any mass redeployments.
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Mr. Fadden
British Plans for Defence in Far East Discussed
Ambassador Sir Lee, arriving from Singapore, met in Chungking with the Far East Secretary, the China Commander-in-Chief, and the Straits Settlements Governor to outline comprehensive plans for an all round defence of the region in a crisis. Dutch East Indies Ministers vow to fight to the last ditch if attacked. preparations to travel to Australia and New Zealand are noted.
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Lee
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Chungking
Far East
China
Straits Settements
Someron Thomas
Dutch East Indies
Batavia
Jan and
Welter
East Indies
van Kleffena
United States
Casey
Australia
New Zealand
Japanese Landings on Chekiang Coast Reported
Reports from Shanghai say Japanese forces landed south of Ningpo and captured towns along the Chekiang coast. Observers deeming it the start of a major operation aim to sever Chungking supply routes and isolate Chinese forces, with Boochow noted as a key objective.
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Chekiang
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Chungking
No New Models In Historic American Auto Industry
The text notes that American car companies urgently focus on defense and safety during wartime, urging faster production of existing models. It hints at fatigue over new designs and questions the push for a 1M model amid the industry-wide effort to accelerate manufacturing.
Franks Urged to Seize Important News Details
A brief urged frankness as officials push timely disclosure of key developments. Readers are advised to seek full reports for precise facts and dates surrounding the forthcoming announcements.
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