British and Allied Forces Tackle Desert Battle Amid North Africa Fight
A Rawley British United Press dispatch describes fierce desert action in North Africa with Allied and British forces engaging German and Italian units. It notes bayonet charges, tank clashes, and aerial losses as New Zealand troops reinforce and the Libyan front remains contested. Potential verges of strategy and weapon use are mentioned, with reports from Juve of the Britt and United Press correspondents.
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Unie
Ed Prew
Ina Gagpatah
Noeater
Scoupy Sitar
Brideh
Parramatta Torpedoed in Escort Duty Sinking Costs 141 Lives
The Australian sloop HMAS Parramatta was torpedoed and sunk during escort duty with 141 officers and men killed and 20 saved. The ship, joining the Mediterranean station in May, carried 161 crew and reached port after the attack, with official statements expressing deep regret and pledging sympathy to Royal Australian Navy personnel and next of kin.
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Tiss Cement
Curtin
H.M.A.S. Parramatta
Mediterranean
Prue Mug
Wen Ae Tollerne
Australian Naval Board
H.mla
S. Parramatin
Royal Australian Navy
Versonnel
HMA
Pratoshia
HMAS
Royal Arméralian Navy
Parramatta Navy Vessel Launch and Wartime Service
The text notes Parramatta as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s first two ships, with Yarra as its companion, launched at Cockatoo Island Sydney on suns 10, 10989. It highlights extensive wartime service including patrols, bombing encounters, and torpedo aircraft, totaling over 50,000 miles under long-term command through the first year of service.
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Parramatta
Royal Australian Navy
Yarra
Cockatoo Inland
Sydney
Official List of Missing Sailors Names From Night Incident
The document lists numerous sailors and ratings presumed missing following a night incident under Aniston command. Included are Lieut sours Lean oom OANLD Jefferson Hirst Walker FLAN Tyasi Mat Te v t Stoker J M Haging Btoker R F Haynes and many more across ranks from Able Seaman to Engineroom Artificer W R Molloy. The lengthy roster also names Petty Officers, Telegraphists, Leading Stokers, and a Cook A B Wea Viera, among others.
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Sours
Many
Lean ‘Oom
Oan
Nald
Jefferson Hirst Walker
Flan
Tyasi Mat
J. M. Haging
R. F. Haynes
Able Seaman
L.A. Hextall
A. FR. Hollaworth
GW. Ke Ole Beaman
H.C Betty Omier Aleyerd Tamen Laws
Ronald Mason
D. Menhentek
Beaman
P. C. Milbera
Enngineroom
W. R. Molloy
D. B. Mase
W. T. Shephard
Stewart
Todd
Petty
Pat
Watford
Leing Seaman
D. Waite
Sirk
Larner
Cook A.B
Wea Viera
Japan Delays Reply to US in War Negotiations
Japan postponed its reply to Washington amid resumed talks linked to European war dynamics. The Tokyo dispatch notes Tojo’s hardline stance and hints of a potential shift toward peaceful settlement, as markets reacted to reports of ongoing negotiations and Japanese Cabinet deliberations.
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Roura
Tokyo
New York Times
Usathoppe
Janess
Tojo
Aero
Jeane
Ife
Subordinate Phases Discussed After Hull Conference With Japan
After a conference with Japan, Mr Hull called on President Roosevelt to discuss the Far East situation for an hour. Officials of the State Department said the conversations with Nor ondo and Karam concerned only subordinate matters. A reporter noted grave expressions as Hull’s talk with the Japanese neared its end. The ambassador replied that wise statesmanship was needed to save the situation. Kurasa said the matter involved the government, and later officials indicated the department’s stance.
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Mr. Hull
Roosevelt
Beate Department
Hull
Norpura
Pee. Karam
Newarn
Hun
Lto
Kuraseaid
Uficlala
Will
Reasons For Japanese Hesitancy in Wartime Talks
A partial, garbled report discusses why Japan delays decisions about war with the Allies. It cites pacific power declarations, Allied naval strength, and diplomatic signals from Britain and France as shaping Japan’s cautious stance toward negotiations and potential further battles.
Japanese Fleet Close to British Barnes NW Toren
Informed circles say a Japanese fleet moves toward the area near Barnes NW Toren within a short distance of British forces. Reports estimate about 40,000 troops or personnel involved, with heavy units referenced and ongoing concern among observers.
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Toren
Anteringa
Thailand Hails Aid Offer Amid Turmoil and Confusion
An unclear Bangkok dispatch reports Thailand would welcome certain foreign aid to address domestic troubles. The note hints at United States or Israeli assistance, referencing medical and military support, but the garbled wording makes specifics uncertain. Continued on Page 4.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Irisa
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