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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1945

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Swift Advance On 100 Mile Front In Silesia

London reports a rapid Soviet push from the east front with Marshal Koniev and Zhukov advancing on Breslau and Opplen. Russian gains cut Prussia from the Reich, with Breslau under siege and German withdrawals exposing routes toward the Bohemian Mountains.

Silesia London Moscow Berlin Marshal Rokonovsky East Prussia Reich Marshal Kaniev Jau Oppeln Kaniev Bra Koniev Zhukov Breslau

Germans Prepare to Defend Breslau as Evacuation Continues

Broadcast from Berlin’s radio cites Breslau as a fortress to be defended against advancing Soviet forces. Reassuring reports speak of evacuations for women and children, with a large refugee flow leaving Breslau by special trains. Berlin claims Kallais, Blavahal, and forces near the Oder are coordinating with Koniev’s troops as front lines shift toward the frontier.

Silewan Hanks Brains Aia Aeutider Rave Kalian Blavahal Berlin Lode Kallaz Kandla Crasjeow Posen Posen. Marshal Zhurov Koniev Kallas

Soviet and German fronts brace for Baltic clash and retreats

A day’s dispatches report massive German and Soviet activity across the Baltic region and eastern Europe. Soviet advances push toward Lyck Nuendorf and Sialla while German forces struggle to hold the Carpathians and Silesia fronts with thousands captured or killed. Reports cite large prisoner totals, air losses, and renewed offensives along the Czech Hungary frontier as both sides seek a pivotal breakthrough.

Saya Thak Gerwian Uren Dunkirk Laminum Rarler Stalin Lyck Nuendorf Sialla Eermant Lake District Gudevien Grawala AraQy Kallas Cravi Upp Silesis Carpathians Nouthern Muvvukta Btalin Tisk Marana Malinavaty Second Ukrainian Ceechosio Revebal Atromly

International Labour Office touches world parliament idea

Mr Bevin Labour Minister opened Bath semis of the International Labour Office saying the war fostered social legislation and a future world parliament. He noted planning would be hard amid wartime and transition to lasting peace but urged preserving postwar international bodies.

London Bath International Labour Omer Bevin Eteama Germany Japan Asan Jneomaury

Soviet Doubts on British Aims Stir New York Report

A New York Times dispatch reports Soviet officials express suspicion of British aims in Bulgaria. The cor respondent notes unrest among British and American allies and claims Russia denounces British political designs while warning Americans to be cautious. Russians allegedly view American tolerance as necessary but insist Americans receive no special treatment.

New York New York Times Hanson Baldwin Aggs Weat Gur Woop Uhipa

German Refugees Flock Into London Amid Crisis

Refugees from Pola, East Prussia and nearby areas flood Berlin and London as authorities struggle to manage大量 arrivals. Reuters notes rapid movement within war torn regions and the spread of distressing scenes, while observers hope for orderly transit and relief efforts.

London Timseria Prema Tidningen Pola East Prumia Bienka Semteanesatian Berlin Ealdren Mumia Thewa Reuters Artis Bae Marg Nou

Effective French Labour With U.S. Army Work

London reports that 100,000 French civilians joined the United States army effort, performing tasks from basic labor to typing. Supreme Headquarters officials commend high morale and outstanding service by this voluntary labor force, while French government funding covers their pay. Colonel Brooks notes the morale remains high as the phantom divisions contributed notably to military needs.

London United States Army Sonain Wrace United Buatex Army Supreme Headquarters Tescl Wwillingnesa Ailé Lot Colonal Brooks Inbour

King Peter Yields to Cabinet Stand In London Report

Fragmentary OCR notes from Thamidag Pater of Yeast describe shifting positions in a London power struggle involving Marsal Tite and Premier Sebaste. The text is garbled but indicates a cabinet confrontation and a potential new government plan.

London Thamidag Marsal Tite Premier Sebaste

Russia Forces Germans to Repair War Ruins

A distorted dispatch reports German troops ordered by the Allied powers to repair war ruins in Russia. It claims German workers are to labor on damage sites as part of postwar reparations while noting diplomatic protests over the alleged coercion and armistice terms.

Russia New York Tmurediay Nawaagency Hue Wanien Tallonabe Nery Te Secur Navy Eigutinen Amuloun Rage Navy AmaaBleas Marine Artic Wa Sur American Seibas

Japan Admits Hefty Losses in Merchant Fleet

Fragmentary text reports heavy losses in Japan's merchant fleet with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or locations readable beyond general claim.

Japan

German Retreat Gains Speed in West Front

The Times Belgium correspondent notes a large scale German retreat in the West, daylight movement with weak air cover. Reports say rail lines between Hamm and Hanover damaged, with hundreds of trains halted and German soldiers evacuated. Allied forces, including British and American units, press the withdrawal as Meinsberg and surrounding areas see heavy activity while American and French troops advance in the south and in the Reich.

Ardennes Salient Belgium the Times Alig Pute Rivera Voliciee Hamm Hanover Tnside Givranny Heinberg Ware End Aiveys Meinsberg Andennes Bullang Newburg Oreapandeul Suyg St. Vith Tauilam Dernimey Seheleds Miller Huinsberg Moe von Kurgtadt Weber

Exhumation of ELAS Victims In Athens Radio Visit

Athens exhumation of ELAS victims was observed by a Trade Union Congress delegation led by Sir Walter Citrine. Citrine expressed horror at the events and the painful truth revealed by the exhumations, noting the impact on the naval community and public sentiment.

Athens With Trade Union Congress Walter Citrine Pople Tlas Vradini Sr 'Weltsr Citrine

French Treason Trial Opens for Collaboration

Lyone report on the trial of Charles Maurras of Action Française for collaboration. Maurras refused to answer, denouncing the present foreign minister Blin as witnesses testified, and editor Malishe Puy stood in the dock amid protests. Proceedings featured Maurras’s defiant stance and clashes with prosecutors.

Ammuitha Malishe Puy Action Franchion Mberation Maurrax Usecourt Maurras Muuiryus Counas

Tables Turned on Corregidor by U S Bombs

Turbulent war report describes U S air bombardment turning the tide on Corregidor after Clark Field capture. In the Luzon theater, American forces strike hard on Japanese defences, bombing Subic Bay area and coastal routes as aircraft and ground units push toward Manila from the north and southwest. Casualty tallies suggest heavy losses for Japanese while American aircrews claim numerous enemy planes destroyed.

Pearl Harbour Agghtera Chueh Ube Shtudevenm Cartured Damadan Philiptain Island Palm Teninaula Madalarat Manila Iver Athees Yat Magenbirg Ariel Unoy Acme Beth Spombern Jaana Lamon Rae Alminium Works Brom Visidle Niles Lusiatin Malu AU Borne Pampagna Rivur Mania Pisina Maniia Imics Atunite

Dual transcasting to enable simultaneous programs touted

A distorted note outlines a planned feature for pulsar pie tatevialon tranmuisaion. The text mentions revolutionary capability, naming Baresi ne Weber and Toegiuane Pande Cegration, but exact meanings are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Weber

British landings extend south on Burma coast

British commandos pressed south along the Burma coast landing further from Rangoon and driving Japanese from exposed positions. Allied aircraft and naval cover supported the operation as forces reach Belchonne and Sowers Kaladan areas with significant but cautious progress against the Japanese.

Burma

North Atlantic Alive With German Subs

Fragmentary report notes German submarines active in the North Atlantic. Mentions patrols, convoy tensions, and naval movements with unclear specifics. Includes garbled words and possible names, but centers on submarine threat and wartime patrols.

North Atlantic

British Ships Ready to Join U S in Pacific Action

British battleships and cruisers prepared to join U S forces in the Pacific, signaling a coordinated naval buildup. Reports describe Admirals Halney and others coordinating with American fleets to project sea power, with Royal Navy units potentially deployed to support operations in the theatre.

U.S Pacific

War Prisoners Still Located Near Manila

Wartime dispatches report prisoners of war remain near Manila with scarce food supplies. The captives are said to have been stripped of sustenance before moving toward northern lines, while communications to the capital and surrounding markets were severed.

Manila Binnie Alan

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