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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1942
Page
1
Prime Minister Churchill spoke of continued war effort and allied unity. He cited the Deir raids and Russia's resilience, praising support from the United States and high officials, while stressing secrecy and decisive action for victory.
From Chungking reports dated Tuesday the American Associated to Momoow Mr Sato presented to Russie certain suggestions which the Kremlin deemed unreasonable. An open Russo Japanese break can be expected at any moment.
American marines report limited Japanese landings in the Solomons. Reinforcements and air support were used to press the front. Allied patrols and air attacks disrupted shore positions, while inland movements continued as forces pursued retreating enemy units.
From Our War correspondent George Jakinton reports actions near Kokoda in Australia. Japanese forces thrust forward and attacked obliquely from the rear. Allied troops repelled the assault and sent their forward positions back into contact with enemy lines. The situation remains tense as both sides dig in and resist further advances.
A lengthy World War II dispatch from London reports renewed German efforts to seize Stalingrad, detailing heavy fighting on the southern and western fronts. It notes large Luftwaffe activity, artillery barrages, and Soviet resistance around strategic positions near Rostov and the Volga, with claims of German advances countered by Soviet defense and counterattacks.
A Times correspondent reports Rommel moving to new positions near the southern front as Britain’s air and naval activity continues. Cairo says patrols are active. Allied night fighters bomb three targets, while heavy bombers strike enemy installations in the Mediterranean.
The message from Prime Minister Curtin celebrates strong ties between Australia and the United Nations as naval forces prepare for crucial wartime duties. It emphasizes unity between the country and the Motherland and signals continued support for allied welfare and global stability.
Washington notes in a Labour Day broadcast that many Americans have died in battle and many more are ready to risk their lives. The speech asserts the Axis aims to dominate the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean and emphasizes coordinated American and Allied offensives in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Pacific, and the Middle East. It warns against abandoning any theater and promises future military decisions will push continuous offensives.
A garbled report describes a supposed new method to produce alcohol without distilling using dried oils and whiskey like reagents. It claims potential to supply wartime needs and affect synthetic rubber and aviation materials.
The New York Times reports the Netherlands plans a conference with colonial experts to outline changes in colonial policy. Officials aim to propose a framework governing the status of the Dutch colonial territories and wartime considerations.
American labour celebrated Labour Day with shipyards at work as 2530 ships were launched and the Keele of 4 Jothera highlighted the effort by workers. The wartime push resulted in vessels launched far surpassing destroyed ships, marking a significant industrial output for the Atlantic theatre since Pent Harbour.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to grant authority to regulate prices and curb inflation to sustain war effort. He warned delaying action risks economic collapse, calling for legislation to enable collective bargaining and targeted controls while preserving constitutional power.
Geoffrey Sutton reports fighting in the Milne Bay area near Port Moresby with Australian troops advancing against Japanese positions. A small naval strike forced retreat, with several wounded and at least one confirmed casualty amid battlefield damage and supply shortages.
Wreckage of a fighter, shot down during a Timor raid, was found yesterday. Pilot Second Lieutenant Joe Theres of California was recovered. Japanese bombers and dive bombers attacked Darwin, causing ground losses before the Kittyhawks were forced down and scattered. Weather and timing hindered rescue efforts.
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