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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1945
Page
1
The Times correspondent reports a Soviet advance across the Polish border near Posen and toward Pomerania, with Zhukov’s forces invading German soil. Moscow notes Nowy Targ fallen, boosting East Prussian push while German lines struggle to hold.
War dispatches describe German forces surrounding Danzig and pressing toward the Vistula, with plans to encircle the city between Chelmo and Martelturg. Zhukov’s tanks push into western Poland while Allied readers hear of refugee flows and ongoing fighting across Prussia, the Trieste area, and Berlin’s vicinity.
A diplomatic note reports King Peter agreeing to a regency arrangement with Dr Hubash allowing him to nominate his own regent. The move follows the prior Baba Tito accord, which set three nominees to be appointed by Funland Tito for the regency.
War dispatches say patrolling Americans push toward Calumpit, 23 miles from Manila, after San Fernando bridge survived Jap evacuation. Reports claim American forces within 14 miles of Bag and decisive drives against Japanese near Luzon, with casualties and equipment losses cited.
Turko Japanese tensions rise as Turkey orders Japanese diplomats to leave. Ottawa reports Canadian by election nominations for Grey North with candidates including Garfield Case of Cooperative Commonwealth Federation and other local contenders.
A European political commentator reports escalating tensions as Nazi leadership warns that Berlin could fall. The piece cites warnings from Dr Lay and George Schroepler about imminent danger and rising military and political stakes across Germany and its allies.
London reports Allied navies have landed 2,200,000 troops and 4,000,000 tons of supplies in France in the first days after D-day. The dispatch notes 800,000 vehicles. Allied aid supplied under heavy wartime constraints. Washington says 8,000 tons of French newsprint allocated to maintain operations.
A Reuters report via a Moscow correspondent describes slave workers in Germany rising against guards at a factory in the Rhineland area during World War II. Russian workers reportedly killed several German guards as authorities called in Wehrmacht aid. hunger and cold worsen conditions in Berlin and nearby areas with food riots breaking out, including women overturning a lorry carrying potatoes, with fatalities and injuries reported.
General Stilwell, former US commander in China, warned at a press conference that Japan would mobilize a massive force to resist in Asia. He claimed China could not sustain troops and urged preparation for a continental defense, citing potential reinforcements.
Fragmentary report references UMMOKING Tuesday and Marooned Chine north of Canton with Japanese war context. Mentions October to December dates, troop losses, captured equipment, and Allied minion forces, but legibility is poor and specifics are uncertain.
New York Tuesday report quotes Admiral Halsey asserting Japanese gains in the South China Sea were halted. He says the Third Fleet has sunk or destroyed vast enemy shipping and aircraft, aided MacArthur’s reconquest of the Philippines, and that Japanese reinforcement attempts were thwarted during operations near Leyte.
Conflicting reports claim Japanese forces suffered heavy losses while attempting to divert American fortifications. Photographs suggest bombardment damage to several coastal positions, with limited clear casualty figures and ongoing military assessments.
Tokyo era reports describe Allied air and naval strikes concentrating on Japanese island bases near Bonin and Volang tala, with actions around Pearl Harbor and Sutuntay marker. The raids involved dozens of aircraft and ships, targeting fortifications and airfields, and continued through Friday to Monday with notable activity in late August.
44 degrees of frost paralyses England as officials and diplomats endure severe cold. Guests shiver at venues near London and in the Midlands. Attendees report frigid conditions delaying ceremonies and disrupting scheduled entertainments. Prince and royal staff are noted among the attendees despite the biting weather.
The Duke of Gloucester and Duchess attended the oath ceremony at Parliament House. The brief ten minute Senate Chamber event crowned the Duke as Governor General of the Commonwealth with Prime Minister Curtin in attendance and a formal proclamation following the oath.
A richly detailed account recounts a grand Senate ceremony with emphasis on gowns and jewelry. Names like Madame Int Me and Countess Clive appear among attendees, including royal and diplomatic figures.
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