Reverses for Japs Landing at Guad alcanal wiped out
Reports from the Solomons detail a Japanese counter-attack at Guadalcanal that was crushed by American Marines. About 700 enemy troops landed, most were killed or captured, and fighting continued with fierce hand to hand combat. Berlin radio cites Tokyo inouts on air raids against Port Moresby and Darwin, while the Allied air offensive targets Rabaul and New Guinea airfields. General MacArthur lauds the interception as a brilliant tactical movement with heavy losses aboard Japanese planes.
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Berlin
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Townsville
Wyndham
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Darwin
Lave
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Bn New Guinea
Alea
Barler
Isting Bason
Solomorm
Brazil Declares War on Germany and Italy
Brazil announces war against Germany and Italy while not declaring on Japan after torpedoing five coastal passenger ships. Uruguay may follow. first troop call-up underway as Pan American circles react. Formosa German airbase uncovered near Montevideo. Brazil described as vast, resource rich with coffee, rubber, wheat and minerals.
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Germany
Japan
Montevideo
Congress
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United Press
Uruguay
Brazil
Alberto Guim Ingo
Montevides
Washington
Breall
Portugese
Portugal
Formosa
Argentsteg
Brag
Portycee
Auction Sale At Orange Features Two Noted Bulls
An auction lot from Mr I G Leahy of Wongajang includes eight heavy bullocks weighing about 100 pounds each and described as among the best seen in Orange for years. The sale, conducted by McNeilly Crampton and Martin, took place on Thursday with bidders from local butchers showing strong interest.
Fighting Mad Across the Don With Tanks Near Stalingrad
War dispatches describe German forces crossing the Don with tanks within sixty miles of Stalingrad, threatening the steel city. Moscow and allied positions face renewed pressure as reinforcements rush forward and fighting intensifies southwest of the city.
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Don
Stalingrad
Stalingred
Lively session expected as opposition plans push
The federal opposition leader Mr Fadjien signals a determined stance against the government in the upcoming session. Rumors say a meeting on August 31 will align party elders and cabinet members for a unified approach.
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Fadjien
Avenge Tobruk Racecourse Appeal Endorsed by War Leader
Australian and South African troops helped defend Tobruk and El Alamein. At Durban after the July Handicap, Field Marshal Bimota urged racegoers to transfer their enthusiasm to the war effort, calling for men and women to join the Army and support victory.
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Mommei
el Alamein
Cap
St Durban
Les Os
V D C Notes A Day on the Range and Parade
VDC members test 210 rifles on Forbes range with 83 total strength. Kerthaw tops scoring with 40 points at 200 and 300 yards. Francis, Bolland, Jalyee, and W Collita share second place. Sunday parade at Chgmningsiand with AMP and RAAF co operation planned.
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Pleves
G. Kerthaw
AW. Francis
Bolland
Jalyee
W. Collita
Chgmningsiand
AMP
RAAF
Defence Work Domes in Jemalong Shire Council Report
Engineer Ad Booth reports defence work outside the shire area. Charcoal burn log operations halted after staff shortages. Temporary repairs on several causeways completed. Interior and Military Services officials request defence works. all shire work suspended and staff redeployed to outside projects. Earthworks finished and men return to base tasks. 20 chains of Warroc Yarrabandal Road being levelled for gravel. Defence work expected to last about three months with patrol graders and caterpillar tractors kept occupied. Official approval to be forwarded from the Department of the Interior. Early inspections noted the Back Yammea Road and Bedgera bond area require valuation and travel considerations.
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Ad, Booth
Jemalong Shire
Department of the Interior
Military Services
Counc
Warroc- Yarrabandal
Warship additions in Jane's Fighting Ships catalog
New edition cites British naval growth with 406+ vessels since war began including nine battleships and 22 submarines. Germany Italy and Japan report heavy losses with dozens of destroyers cruisers and submarines sunk or damaged. Warship production in British dominions, especially Canada, expands rapidly amid wartime builds and stockpiling.
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Warship Weeks
Canada
Empire
Germany
Bismarck
Graf Spee
Blucher
Karlabruhe
Koln
Koenigsberg
Leipzig
Italy
Conte di Cavour
Japan
Haruna
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