Germans Drive Toward Paris on 120 Mile Somme Front
British and French forces report a German assault along a 120 mile Somme front from Laon to Soissons aimed at Paris. Reports note intensification near Amiens and Peronne as tanks and heavy artillery support the advance while new German divisions and aerial reconnaissance appear in action.
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Mr Menzies At Win The War Rally
Mr Menzies appeals for unity of effort at a war rally last night. The event featured remarks from government figures and party representatives. Supporters urged coordinated action as the nation campaigns at home and abroad.
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War fund appeals receive loans from Dubbo district
Voluntary loans and contributions from Dubbo and surrounding residents are reported to the Commonwealth Bank Dubbo branch as part of the war fund drive. The notice lists donors and amounts including local officials and residents, with ongoing tallies published in the Dubbo Municipal Council notices.
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Military authorities to decide action on training facilities
Major Searté says the military will evaluate whether training sites, facilities, and camping areas are adequate across towns to support recruits. He notes the need for suitable show of readiness and emphasizes the role of local officials and inspectors in the decision process.
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Bombing Raid Across Northwest Germany And Invasion Targets
Allied air forces bombed military objectives from Dortmund to Mannheim setting storage plants ablaze. Franks Frankfurt Düsseldorf Cologne and Essen areas were hit with high explosive and incendiary bombs as railway depots and engine works suffered damage. Bombers also attacked oil depots at Frankfurt and signals of widespread destruction appeared over Cologne and Mannheim with heavy air activity over the entire region.
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Aliens Interned by Authorities in Sydney Raid
Police and military intelligence swooped on aliens in Sydney and parts of New South Wales early this morning. Many non citizens, mostly Germans, were taken to police stations for transfer to internment camps amid reports of a cleared crackdown and public disorder at the scene. Also reported, price movements for wheat in the Austin Wheat Board area with export prices noted and trading updates.
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German Casualties Near 900000 in Flanders Battles
London sources estimate German losses in the invasion of the Low Countries near 500000 killed or wounded with about 2500000 Germans engaged. Eighty divisions fought in Flanders including ten armoured and five motorised divisions. Armoured divisions bore heavy casualties with substantial reserves indicated.
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Cabinet Meets in Paris Presided by Lebrun
The French Cabinet met at 1 30 p m on Wednesday with President Lebrun presiding and ministers present. The session followed national duties and focused on ongoing governance matters.
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