Italians Fail to Check Greek Advance at Elbasan
Greek forces report progress against Italian positions in southern Albania with Argyrokastron evacuated by Italians. Athens celebrates Metaxas victory as Greeks press toward Elbasan and Shkuma Valley while British and Greek planes strike Durazzo and fuel depots. Reports from Athens, Rome and Istanbul note ongoing fighting, refugee chaos in Tirana, and a White Book alleging Italian war guilt.
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Argyrekastroa
Piraeus
Metaxas
Shkuma
Elbasan
Gradec
Lin
Athens Fof
Times
Albania
Valona
Hepelena
Korea
Daily Telegraph
General Metaxa
Biruga
Durazzo
Gjinari
Daya
Greece
Istanbul
Italy
London Under Heavy Luftwaffe Attack
London endured a severe night raid as German bombers dropped incendiaries and high explosives. Early fires spread, but A.R.P. squads and ground defenses contained damage with several casualties reported and fires extinguished as the assault intensified into midnight.
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Luftwaffe
France
Belgium
Holland
London
A.R.P
Air Ministry
Italian Army Leaders Resign Amid Greek Campaign Turmoil
The Daily Telegraph reports General Devecchi resigns as Commander in Chief of Italian forces in the Aegean after signaling inability to hold the Dodecanese against Britain. Ad I Jachhino and Campione receive new posts. Graziani reportedly asked to be relieved but was refused.
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Athens
Daily Telegraph
Fecal Ol
General Devecchi
Marshal Badoglio
Devecchi
Itla
Aegean Sea
Signor Mussolini
Dodecanese
Rome
Jachhino
Bacci
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Bomogli
Beas
Angelo Jacchino
Imico Campione
Navy
Ward Price
The
Daily Mail
Mussolini
Badoglio
Hitler
Commenta
Graziani
Australian DFC winners to return in New Year
Air Training Melbourne reports two Australian Distinguished Flying Cross recipients will return in the New Year to share experience with the Air Force. They are Squadron Leader Pearce from Western Australia and Squadron Leader W H Gearing from Victoria, both senior officers in the RAAF squadron under Sunder and boats with the FAA Satan operating the B A F.
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Melbourne
Air Force
Australia
Laader Pearce
Western Australia
Juadron
W. H. Gearing
Toria
R.A.A.F
Sunder and Boats
F.A.F. Satan
Raiders Active in Atlantic New York
Mackay radio reports the Norwegian vessel Hildefjorde came under fire from a mysterious ship at 6 20 west 7 10 p m. Empire Star torpedoed at 35 4 mins porth and 17 45 west at 6 p m. Intrigue surrounds the Atlantic patrol.
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New York
Mackay Radio Corporation
Hildefjorde
Empire Star
Italian Base Suffers in Surprise Raid
Official reports recount a night raid on Castel Denita near Tripoli by 1 Air Force bombers. They hit five hangars, destroyed eight grounded planes, caused large fires and explosions, damaged petrol dumps and admin quarters, with smoke rising 2000 feet and machine gunning from 250 feet. All Our planes returned.
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London
Air Force
Castel Denita
Tripoli
Severe fighting with Thailand near Mekong river
An official communique reports Thai troops machine gunned the French side of the Mekong River near Vientienne early Sunday and French troops replied in kind.
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Hanoi
Thailand
Mekong
Vientenne
Bangkok
Aranya
Nongkal
Prachinburi
Vienchandie
Ehong
Parliament photo forgery sparks probe and wartime updates
Prime Minister Menzies denounces a doctored Hobart Mercury photo showing empty benches as a gross fraud and vows action. In the same report, Thai air strikes over Viet Nam and Laos are described with multiple French and Siamese clash reports, including shelling near Bangkok and Mekong actions at Savannakhet.
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House of Representatives
Mr. Menzies
Savannakhet
Mekong
Thailand
Ravannakhet
Menzies
Beall
U.A.P
Hobart Mercury
London
Lasper
Mr. Holt
Two Cities
Trade union plan for empire unity outlined in broadcast
London report says George Gibson chairman of the Trades Union Congress urged drawing closer together Empire members. He called for equal sharing of peace benefits and wartime trials during a broadcast.
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London
Great Empire
George Gibson
Trades Union Congress
Brisbane Pilot Shoots Down Enemy Raider Over Channel
Flight-Lieutenant C G C Olive of Brisbane, commanding three Spitfires, engages a Masserachhimitt fighter-bomber near Portsmouth. The RAF description says the enemy plane blew up after taking fire at 40 miles off sea. No survivors reported. The report also includes later quotes from Mr. Gibson urging imperial travel and exchange programs between the Mother Country and Dominions.
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C. G. C. Olive
D.fc
Brisbane
English Channel
Messerschmitt
German Freighter Idarwald Captured Near Havana
Cuban naval authorities say the German freighter Idarwald, from Tampico ten days earlier, sent an S.O.S. and was torpedoed by a British cruiser. The U S Navy Board reports the British cruiser Diomede occupied the Idarwald after the crew tried to scuttle the ship.
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Havana
Tampico
United States Navy
Diomade
Parliament Photo Breach Questioned After Swearing In
A parliamentary photograph omission left only the Minister for Labour visible among MPs, sparking claims of a breach of privilege. Critics say the image implied many members were absent or indifferent during wartime bombardment.
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Labour
London
Metinies
Salvaging of mined cargo ship proceeds amid tensions
Two men were slightly injured by an explosion as mine sweeping began after a mine hit freighter. The vessel towed to port with captain and four crew aboard. 42 crew taken in by another ship, 16 assisting tug crew. Officials cited enemy information risks and withheld locality details to avoid aiding counter espionage. Australia stressed limited minesweepers and a need to delay full disclosure.
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Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Cameron
Menzies
W. Powell
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