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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 21, 1945
Page
1
Australian gains in Borneo press report
Australian forces advance on Tarsken Island and Wewak on the East Coast, with Ninth Division patrolling the Amal River area. General MacArthur’s HQ notes potential Japanese resistance east of Mt Apa as operations press westward and northward, with Wewak airfield enveloped and Baram village captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Tarsken Island
Barnes
Wewak
Dewain
Ninth Division
Amal Ri
Jay Beir
MacArthur
Mt. Apa
Wawak
Baram
Australian forces press toward New Guinea coast in decisive push
An Australian attack drives Japanese defenders from coastal positions toward Wewak while advancing inland. Allied commanders report heavy bombardment and air support targeting Buna Bay and surrounding airfields. Troops link with advancing forces, seeking to trap Japanese units in rugged terrain as Allied strategy tightens around Wewak and nearby areas.
Angas officer secures surrender of Jap force at Tong
An Angas patrol officer at Tong in the mountains behind Altape tent demanded surrender of a 40-strong Japanese force commanded by a colonel. The Japanese, having pressed villagers to the Tayriell Ranges area, retreated when threatened with annihilation and were taken prisoner along with their arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANGAS
John Beannett
Namat Teginland
Tayriell Ranges
Altape
She Ates
Australia
Russian draft nears US regional plan stance
A fragment describes a Russian draft nearing US regional security alignment. It notes influence on a new world organization and recognizes sovereign groups with the right to act in self defense if the Security Council fails to act, amid language criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Demolition Raids Follow Gutting of Nagoya
Allied air strikes followed by demolition raids targeted Nagoya and other Japanese industrial hubs. Tokyo reports describe heavy and medium bombing by Super Fortresses and fighters with significant damage to aircraft plants, shipyards, and textile centers. RAF and U S forces also attacked Nagoya and surrounding facilities, with thousands of homes and factories damaged as fires raged in the castle district and dockyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Hamamatsu
Japan
Aonaiu
Bemanatsu
Tme
Air
Kanerivan
Kyirhs
Ildler
Nanking
UB War Department
Mamamatau
Magoys Industries
Nagoya
Misuha
Atohi Airpart Works
Onaka ‘Machinery Works
Ihe
Tokai Electrods Company
Mitsui
Battle for Okinawa Rages Amid Stronghold Jap Defense
Allied dispatches describe heavy fighting on Okinawa as Japanese troops mount stubborn resistance in key ports and tunnels. American forces push toward Naha and nearby towns, while efforts near Manila report advancing U.S. divisions and crucial dam captures affecting water supply.
U S and Chinese Forces Depart Southeast Asia Command
The Roullvtiaat Adie Command notes a reduced U S and Chinese troop presence in Southeast Asia. Chinese and American units have remained largely static, with the Burma to Evia redeployments last December and airlifted troops from Tinhow to Kunming. Over 25 000 troops and heavy weapons were moved by air during the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan Samymm
America
Torvax
Roullvtiaat Adie
Chine
Thie
Parmniaethie 10
Gselves Ial
China Divialons
Burma
Evia
Tinchow
Saunain
Kunming
Ad. Chine
Jeepe
Howtaera
Anissaia
Air 9
Secret World War II Navy Attack Damages Two Battleships
A 1942 report describes an attack on battleships Elizabeth and Valiant near Crete by Italian subs using charges called "ilmpets." The assault damaged the vessels, knocked out superstructure, and forced repairs. Both ships later returned to service, with Valiant continuing operations and Elizabeth appearing in later theater images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Valiant
Boone
Hallan
Wellerod
Waleas
Te Tachour
Bex
Cama
America
Milcabeth
Igh Coumandy
Escort Carrier Deshar Explodes During Clyde Incident
LONDON reports an escort carrier named Deshar blew up near Clyde on a March date in unclear circumstances. Survivors from the crew were rescued, and responders reached the scene as the vessel rapidly sank. Authorities offered cautious statements about possible causes, with no confirmed explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
London
Cinly i
BOP Itis
Deshar
Wes Sean
Aida
Rachel
Naver van
Bernune “Tao
French Pacific force grows to four divisions
Radio reports the French expeditionary force in the Pacific has expanded to four divisions and will not shift to end the conflict until Japan is defeated and Far East territories are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ana
Par
Wrence
Japan
Fragmented wartime note on Allied Pacific forces
The fragment mentions Canadian and British forces in the Pacific, referencing General Mackenzie King and Royal Canadian Army Navy air elements. It hints at evacuations, manpower numbers around 18,000, and planned special pay rules, but details are unclear and the text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Japan
Mackenzie King
Royal Canadian Mary
Pacific
Royal
Casaiian
Air Cansallian
Navy
Syd Army
RCAF
Germany
Nbranouilet
Britain
Slovestess
Gwaad
Adda
Royal Navy
Sra
Riipplag
Cononiat
Princil
Clashes Reported Between Chinese and Japanese in Malaya
Travelers in Bombay report unrest in Malaya as Chinese and Japanese forces clash near Rangoon and in outlying districts. Tensions rise with pro Japanese sentiment in occupied areas and fear of further clashes spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaya
Bombay
Tate
Biggepore
Ringapers
Africans Advance on Road to Frome
Patrols from the 2nd West African Division reached a point about 50 miles from Frome on the road to Frome, on the Ugandan front. Military operations continue on the August 14th Army front with ongoing strategic actions and advances as reported from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prome
London
Frome
Mye
Burewhere
Ug 14Th Army Front
No Building for Allied Control in Berlin
London reports that Allied control in Berlin faces a shortage of suitable buildings. Authorities say insufficient structures remain to house officials and staff, delaying setup. The Russians have established larger food rations for Berlin and Dresden residents, highlighting postwar relief contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Suni Rumia
Britain
Lins Mye
Dresden
Sari Rao
Germany faces hard future under Allied reparations plan
A World War II era briefing forecasts a harsh German future under reparations, with forced division of resources, population burdens, and potential executions. It notes Allied occupation, possible trials, and Britain's emphasis on maintaining defence and economic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
U.S
Chonmimlon
Win
Pauley
Germnany
Omranerinn
Deatapo
Bava
Devil's Island
Bordatrand
Kenny
Preae
Gesimpo
War Criminala
Ui Rn Mien
Derhandt Merngensilé Reports On 1992 Meetings In Public Safety Item
Northanrl writer Derhandt Merngensilé told Preuin representatives a Bereta radar seme skaty that 1 Eotenet Guenados spoke of underground events. The article notes a public safety item related to Blame and asserts a tense sequence around the Il timate meetings and Hitiere font Il timate gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derhandt Merngensilé
Hitiere Font
Preuin
Bereta
Eotenet Guenados
Juan
Rigensiic
Wil
Allies clear Italian region in Adriatic
Allied forces press in the Adriatic, signaling occupation of a coastal strip including Trieste area as Tito and Alexander clash over postwar boundaries. Tito asserts Yugoslavia will defend its rights, while Allied leaders seek a compromise without ceding sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adriatic
Japan
Alexander i
Tiis
Laima
Trieste
Texion
Asta
Fieko Merhal Almsander
Marah
Tito
Matahal Alexander
Italy
Marais Fito
la Culla
Teteata
Tonsa
Balgrede Radio
Porte
Tinas
Marahil Tito
Alexander
Drinasids
Ube
Rege
Yugoslavia
PST
Ube Billah
London
Une Contante
Landon
Weanington
Mamba Tito
Pish‘ Macahal Alexander
Sesentman
Prine
Inponalbie Campersoas
Sires Moore
Ausra
Hitler
Mussolini
Magnin
Yugoslavie
Marshal Tite
Belgium Moves to Ban Strikes in Food Crisis
Government in Brussels vows to prohibit strikes for three months amid a Belgian food crisis. Officials say agitators aim to paralyze recovery and spark general action, with authorities ready to arrest all agents and suppress disorder. Officials also warn of imminent widespread disruption across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assum
Unday
Belgium
Maya
Brussels
Moscow silent on meeting of SIG THREE domow
In a fragmentary report the Bornholm interview cites Colonel Sirepkov claiming Russian troops occupied Bornholm with about 200 soldiers. The piece notes German commander von Campts ordered actions after Russia’s refusal to obey capitulation terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
SIG
von Carmpts
Santon
von Campts
Ruslana
Fragmented Greek War List Arrests and Smuggled Food Report
Fragmented OCR text references a Greek government list of war criminals, allied attempts to surrender, and names like Speidel and Andre, along with Crete and military governance. It notes food stocks nearly exhausted and widespread disorganization amid wartime measures and press silence.
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Borneo
East Coast
Prem
Ieur
1 Connery
Jer
Baun
Titan
Bruni Bay
Caine
Hirai
Culnoa
Cape Haram
Iverom Bousvie
Minevunne
Tara
Colonne
Wevak
Okinawa
Okinawe
New York
Pree
Tink Army
Mech
Arillery
Sugatioat
Choto
2Roupa
Hide-Oule
Ain
Guang Saya
Brest
Saga
Yacee Nocui-Enat
Naha
Marine
Tunnela
Fee Ciopes
Guam
Arand
U.S. Marines
Ueaillas
Manile
Novalichha
Manis
CHATS
Southeast Asia
Cheweenk
Meds
Black Future For
Comnter
Ti Vies Mayer
Neroman
Rad
Bornholm
Correia Ci
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