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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1942
Page
1
Newswire style report details heavy Japanese pressure on Australian lines in the Pacific theater. It notes Allied and Japanese forces clashing across rugged terrain with bayonet and machine gun use, describes Allied patrols and counterattacks, and cites naval, air, and ground actions around Guadalcanal, Rabaul, and surrounding areas with mentions of ships sunk or damaged and units involved.
A wartime report outlines Allied and Japanese shipping losses in the Pacific theater. It notes nine to ten ships damaged, with eleven American vessels reported as sunk or damaged in various operations, and mentions attempts to prevent enemy attacks while protecting shipping lanes.
Malan, leader of the Nations of Mala et, warned of disruption in Cape as he announced plans and indicated possible tensions. The statement referenced potential actions and tensions with rival groups, hinting at broader regional instability.
Vice Admiral Walker states British merchant ships will be launched on schedule and at half the cost of previous builds. Claims patrol bases are under control as reporting continues from London.
Reports from Dale say Allied forces have halted the German push toward Murmansk as submarines and aircraft disrupt sea and air movements. The battle line near Norway remains tense with ships and fighters contesting control.
The report describes German and Allied movements from Stalin to the Volga region, noting railway operations and claims of bombings. There are references to air sorties over northern areas and signals of aerial activity near Moscow and Pulkstons, with vague mentions of targets and outcomes.
Three American Eagle squadrons, after completing 18 bombing runs, were attached to the U S Air Force and reassigned from the Chasse and Northern France theaters to operate back in the United States as plans were made to transfer equipment and personnel home.
A British United Press dispatch from Moscow describes heavy fighting as German ground forces push into Soviet lines near Stalingrad and in the Caucasus. Reports cite intense artillery duels, air attacks, and Soviet counterattacks with casualties and shifting fronts as both sides reinforce, while civil defense measures and troop movements across multiple sectors are noted.
Chicago report says Vichy Vatican relations are very strained as Laval’s interview with the Papal Nuncio Valerio Kaleri provoked blunt rebuke. The exchange highlights tension dating to 1940 and concerns French clergy under Vichy rule amid religious and political upheaval.
London report says Laval ordered arrest of Father Chillet and warned Catholics against aiding foreign Jews. He declared any reprisal would target those assisting Jews and vowed strict measures against Catholic opponents of anti Jewish actions.
Greek sources report mutiny by Italian troops aboard three troopships that had recently left Greece under sealed orders. The vessels altered course to return to port where the military commander at each ship was reportedly shot.
A report cites Lord Lyttleton warning that Britain faces one of its gravest moments as the war nears a critical phase. He notes that 18 to 20 years remain in the conflict and cautions that Russia could collapse, signaling a pivotal breather or breakthrough depending on events ahead.
New York Times London correspondent says Anglo American Alumina agreement on a second front widens rift among Allies and fuels war weariness and friction with far reaching effects. He notes sharp divergence between Caurehill and Bratin on the issue and hints at American support for immediate Europe action by Churchill.
London Thursday United Press dispatch notes Japanese War Cabinet held a conference with the Emperor. Chinese observers say the gathering signals possible invasion plans and emphasizes the war's high stakes.
A Cairo message says General Rommel’s forces add 50 fighters for daylight raids while Spitfires Hurricanes and Kittyhawks confront them. Britains report Tobruk bombed with petrol installations struck, Benghazi attacked, and several enemy planes shot down or damaged. Three planes failed to return from Benghazi operations. several ships attacked in the Western Desert air battles.
A government minister issues an eviction notice to a missing ALF member in Malaya. The report notes the tenant, Brion, owes rent under a long lease and faces potential loss of home and family support as health and personal circumstances are described. The notice follows accusations against the ALF member and concerns over treatment of families.
London reports two destroyers sunk in a Tobruk raid with losses among officers and men. The mines and escorts were in close proximity to Tobruk, and the battleship and other ships were nearby as the action unfolded.
Report from Chekiang and Chungking notes renewed Chinese resistance near Landhi northwest of the city as Japanese forces press toward a key rail station. Chinese troops contest advances from Wuyi toward Kintwa, with claims of heavy fighting and Japanese withdrawal north. Marshal Chien Poakanele returns from a major mission to northwest China.
Fragmented war notes from Dublin discuss Australian troops mainly of the ALE missing or prisoners of war in Greece, the Far East, and territories held by Japan. The report cites official statements, estimates of missing personnel, and mentions rumours about TRUP members and Allied forces facing heavy casualties and desertions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mr Wendell Willkie Kuibyshey and a possible reference to Tehran with unclear context. No concrete event, date, or organization can be determined from the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate wheat harvest sacks and distribution through an Austad Wheat Board in Vidiet Ent poacheltion forma. Farmers may order sacks via agents. production and delivery appear tied to a ginner's underlor.
War damage cases move to action as property owners face prosecutions for neglect of insurance requirements. Officials emphasize compliance and suggest penalties for noncompliance. The proceedings reference wartime protection measures and damage claims amid ongoing enforcement.
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