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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 09, 1944

Page

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Disjointed German War Narrative From Fragmentary OCR

Fragmentary OCR text discusses German and Allied actions in Europe with scattered references to Budapest Cairo and the Baltic. Mentions air and ground attacks, German and Allied forces, and attempts to envelop by operations. Details are garbled and numerous proper names unrecoverable.

Sermana Solnok Trou Ruassen Germavia Vana Mallee Senta Dudepen Paemlans Re Now Trying To Envelop By Ow Fanning Operetions On Sring Armen Budapest Cairo Bank Pruagla Air Force Tial Eadie Mentingee Infantry

Roosevelt elected for fourth term in national vote

Franklin D Roosevelts victory secures a fourth term as President with nationwide returns showing strong support. Reports detail congratulatory messages from allies and celebrations at Hyde Park and the Roosevelt homestead. Electoral counts, state by state tallies, and reactions from political leaders shape a historic wartime election narrative.

F.D. Roosevelt

Dortmund Camal Drain Feared After Canal Attack

Fragmented report notes another canal attack near Dortmund Erie Canal ending Bentember with jumbled names. Second attack occurred Saturday night, leaving authorities cautious about ongoing disruption to the waterway’s traffic and trade.

London Weanastay Maine Bentember

Stalin speech approval debate unsettled by unclear text

A fragmentary and garbled passage discusses approval of a Stalin speech and contrasts it with unclear references to other names and groups. The content is incoherent, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations to confirm a precise news item.

Sword of Honour for Montgomery acknowledged in ceremony

Fragmentary report notes a sword of honour presented to Montgomery. The inscription mentions September 1944 and a Maltese Order connection, handed over by Prince de Ligne as head of the delegation. The readable text hints at Belgian involvement and a ceremonial transfer.

Manco France Reuters Dr Ligne

Estuary Open to Allied Shipping Amid Dutch Campaign

Amid reports of Allied landings, 44,000 German troops hold Middleburg and Veer as mopping up continues. Prisoners total 26,100 with 17,000 killed and 30,000 wounded. Americans and British face stiff resistance along routes near Aachen and Walcheren as Allied forces push inland in Holland and Zeeland.

Auddlebirg Terman Middleburg Associated Pramsic Maine Holland Prianvors Willemeied Hollandischediey Wid Maas Walcheren Taland Domivars Hurtgan Forest Bahrordt

Nazi Devastation Not Fully Understood

London reports a foreign envoy states Britain has not yet fully grasped the extent of German devastation in occupied lands. He argues that systematic barbarity underpins enemy aims and calls for broader public awareness of wartime atrocities.

London Greece Britain Mmercilou Dantardly Janda

Reconnaissance Raid on Dunkirk by Czech Troops

An Associated Press dispatch reports a Czech reconnaissance raid on Dunkirk. German fortifications at pillboxes are said to have withstood the attack, with prisoners taken and several killed or wounded at sea. Allied patrols reportedly near the edge of the perimeter as civilians resist evacuation and officers enjoy lavish provisions.

London Dunkirk Cashtronpa Associated Proam Farrhan Ie Mentis

America Faces Possibility of Robomb Attack

A War and Navy Department statement warns of possible robot bomb attacks on the United States. It notes Britain faced such threats after France and Allied launches, suggesting attacks could come from submarines or catapulted devices.

America Washington Weaneadley War Navy Prese Britain France United

Naval units clear Argza n raid and landings

Reports say British naval units cleared Argzan area with submarines and destroyers patrolling Aegean waters. Royal Marines and Greek forces supported operations at a ruined frontier base. Prisoners taken and German casualties reported as supply lines disrupted.

London Welnastay Ukiting Counster Seeeee Angran Toros Watch Royal Marines Alc Aegean

Women Elected to New French Assembly

Six women resistance representatives and one abroad member were chosen to the enlarged Consultative Assembly in Paris. The session was formal with officers to be elected tomorrow. Muselier’s return sparked talks on French armistice terms and reconciliation with Germany.

Paris Enlarged Consultative Assembly Resistance France Toa Norrow Acta Paul Cute Vell Keampermcleg Manning Roose Museiler General de Gaulle Muselier Germany Radke Devibray Calais

Foreign secretary hints at Far East naval moves

London Wednesday The foreign secretary Anthony Eden announced in the House of Commons that no force had yet been used in the Far East. Tapan agreed to allow empire ships to operate. President C would consider action if needed amid election eve statements.

London Forsign Anthony Dan Cor Wat Na Prinevars Par Um Tapan Toyach Oomavell Innes

Swiss Denial of Opposition to Soviet Union

London dispatch reports Swiss officials denying opposition to the Soviet Union amid ongoing talks. A Swiss ambassador notes the government will maintain its stance as Russia eyes potential policy shifts, with officials emphasizing careful alignment with informed public and allied expectations.

Soviet Union

British troops on half rations to feed Greeks

London reports that British troops may be placed on half rations to assist the Greek population. Greece will receive substantial food supplies including wheat and other essentials, with transport constraints noted. The Greek finance minister announced stabilisation efforts and aid arrangements amid the food relief program funded in part by British currency.

London Orvune Greece Ana Medicines Governa Iil

Egypt Mourns Assassination of Lord Moyne

Egypt grieves the assassination of Lord Moyne as officials express condolences. Prime Minister's cabinet notes the attack shocked the nation, with foreign affairs ministers condemning the act and reaffirming ties with Britain. The incident sparks military and public reaction across Cairo, highlighting tensions over Palestine policy and Jewish national interests.

Egypt Lord Moyne Tewish Addis Nokalway Pasha Une Courtry Lor Cairo Riigiand

German Jet Planes Sighted By Allied Airmen

Allied airmen sighted German jet craft Sunday near London and reported about 90 planes. The jets were described as rocketed propeller type and capable of delivering heavy damage. details remain unclear due to damaged wording.

London Rockat-Propelle

Drive Against Last Core of Leyte Resistance

Allied forces close on Ormoc as 24th Marton spearhead nears 18 miles from Ormoc with Heventh and Winth divisions approaching from the south within 60 miles. MacArthur reports heavy air and artillery attacks targeting enemy lines, supply dumps, and barges along Valencia and Palampon as counterattacks are repulsed.

Ormor Une North Geng Heventh Winth Ormoe Easiley Akar Welion Guina MacArthur Dow Sewney Duane Generel MacArthur Dilleran- Tmotinoedt

Watvenday Tokyo Announces Victory War God Supplication

Sworm, Watwenday in Tokyo reported the start of a victory supplication to the war gods. The announcement came on Tuesday night during the week of victory rites amid ongoing conflicts.

SWORM

Tokyo fears raids prompt wartime vigilance

Fragmented OCR text notes fear of raids in Tokyo and calls for strict vigilance. Mentions night warnings, air raid measures, and authorities urging citizens to stay alert amid ongoing conflict. Contains garbled names and times, but conveys general panic and urged public caution during wartime.

Anzac Mission and Auckland Talks Reported by Minister

Bene Allan, minister for the army, said the recent conference between two governments was in planning stages. He cited the meeting as a step toward closer ties and potential joint actions.

Auckland Beneallan Army ME. Fonte Gbs Siasion Wan Ue Grant Ry Tatto

Japanese Naval Appointments Highlighted in Montreal Report

A Montreal dispatch notes Japanese naval appointments with ad mirals Bhigee Pukutose and allied commanders named alongside air force leadership. The item outlines promotions and senior postings as part of a broader defense reshuffle.

Montreal Watantay Tokyo Vedio Inira Icr Bhigee Pukutose Aetat Caval Si

United States Strikes Sink Japanese Warships and Planes

Weekend raid reports from Pearl Harbor indicate carrier air groups destroyed 440 Japanese aircraft and damaged or sunk 30 ships. Ground installations were hit, Clark Field attacked, and explosions and fires observed to the northeast. Liberator bombers aided by attacks on ships and oil facilities in Asian waters.

Pearl Harbour Werneeda Etteda Masila Harbour Lasen Pacme Rer Sterge Stoma Clark Air Feld Res Malvar

Fighting Escalates on Leyte Island War Front

From war correspondent Frank Dexter reports intense fighting near Ormoc Bay and the Ormon Valley as Japanese counterattacks press the American advance. Tectonic operations by mechanized forces and long range gunfire shape the fierce engagement as afternoon darkness masks the clashes.

Frank Dexter Leyte Island Ormon Bay Wayte Ormon Valley Alt Henry_ tosses Ormoc Bay

Frontline Skirmishes Over German Frontier Cities Reported

Reuters dispatch from London notes German frontier cities threatened as blackout continues. RAF raids target Cologne and Duren while Luftwaffe engages over Straabourg and Strasbourg streets blaze amid combat. army officials say resistance and supply disruption persist despite Allied advances.

London Wednersay Reuters Straabourg Sreke Aga al Cologne Fund Dulaburg RAF A. Thins Army Gormina Uhw Areua Black

Indians Seize Peak in Central Burma Amid Air War

A World War II dispatch reports Indian forces seizing a vital peak in central Burma after Japanese fighters and bombers attacked Allied positions. Allied forces claim the Third Tactical Air Force supported the advance as Japanese aircraft were driven from the ridge and nearby hills, with heavy combat noted around Mennedy Peak and Fort Waite.

Burma Kandy Imaine Mennedy Pea Fort Waite Pres Hells Hese Heights Ules

N Z Proposes 10 Year Post War Programme

A party conference led by Prime Minister Wenger outlines a ten year national development plan. It envisions state coordinated construction, railway projects, and resource development. The plan targets 707 homes begun and 1412 completed in the war’s aftermath, with Labour and manual workers affected by pace.

N.Z Wenger Pune Pe National Davaleomnamt Suma Ot Beldgoe Hyde Ploetre Maueral Tom Point

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