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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1941
Page
3
Soviet dispatch reports renewed counterattacks along the Leningrad front driving back German forces from surrounding villages and riverbank positions. Moscow claimed riverine bombardment and air strikes sank enemy ships while naming leadership changes on the German side and advances on central front sectors toward Kalinin.
Berlin reports Japanese landings near Nore Bornes and strikes on targets in the Dutch Indies sector. Allied air raid details mention ships, destruction, and casualties with propaganda leaflets dropped in several locations.
A veteran British war correspondent describes Allied and Japanese preparations amid mounting tensions. ATF members and defense lines are cited as strengthening positions. Strong attitudes from officials suggest no withdrawal of readiness as war options loom in the Far East.
New York report from Bataniay notes The Mearntary for Beate and Mr. Geri idl investigates the seizure of Saint Pierre and Miquelon off Newfoundland by Free French forces. Focuses on securing Allied control of the islands without harming the main force.
Washington detailed Russia’s stance against half hearted action in the Japanese Soviet war, predicting delays. Walter Duranty of the New York Times cites two pivotal events: an all out alliance akin to a union and a potential major diversion by the ABCD Powers in the East, affecting Japan.
A report states no government action will declare New Year's Day and National Day of Prayer as requested. The Channel of CHrEheR indicated the greeting was not approved, leaving the status unchanged.
Tokyo reports a formal triumph march through Hongkong as Admiral Shimada proclaims Japan’s naval and air dominance since December 13. He cites seven battleships sunk or damaged, destroyers sunk, submarines sunk, and many aircraft losses on both sides, claiming Japan now controls a large portion of the sea avenues.
Fragmented text reports on petrol allocations for holidays, noting demands from the Prime Minister for minimal consumption. The Liquor Fuel Centre Board, cited as Liquit uel Centre Board, hints at broader revelations from a committee’s investigation and Commonwealth fuel control decisions to be uniform nationwide.
A clipped dispatch reports Singapore’s response to Abe’s appointment as leader and notes observers caution about change in the Commander in Chief role. Officials weigh implications of potential moves as Admiral Layton travels to London and press reticence persists amid political maneuvering.
A deciphered wartime dispatch outlines a Japanese plan with three prongs aimed at Singapore. It notes eastern coast activity, patrol encounters near Kemapan, and reconnaissance fits as Tokyo presses toward success while coastal defenses brace for potential attack.
A.LF recruits set a wartime enlistment record as Director General Recruiting Ltd reports a surge in volunteers from Sydney Bundy and other regions. He notes the enormous number of men enlisting and frames it as a continuous drive, with routine inquiries and extended prospects for conscription and mobilization across Australia.
Sydney reports a government extension of the income tax payment period amid wartime strain. Taxpayers now gain up to thirty days plus further relief, with four months allowed to settle federal assessments. Deputy Commissioner Mt Hugs notes the steps aim to ease payroll and collection during the national emergency.
Australian designed Bren gun carrier unit highlights how local workshops across Victoria New South Wales and Melbourne converted to wartime output. The article notes the Australian plate and wind riveted manufacturing methods improved production sharply with hundreds of workshops supplying components to assemble carriers for Britain and Empire. It cites officers praising the vehicle’s suitability to desert and Libyan campaigns and records extensive domestic collaboration across railways and factories to sustain defense needs.
Sunday performances continued at both theatres after chorus members walked out in protest of arbitration court provisions. Management prepared for a possible conference withActors Equity while choruses demanded higher pay for four extra acts per week, rejecting the 12 shillings weekly offer from the new scheme as insufficient.
A disrupted boxing and wrestling item from Sydney notes matches and holiday plans with erratic phrases. It mentions Joe ill and Yausey, and round outcomes, tempers, and venue references, reflecting a fragmented report of sport events and participants.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a small group pursuing some cadence of social or game activity with references to people and actions, but the text is garbled and the event, place, and participants are not clear enough to identify specifics or outcomes.
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