Stalingrad Defences Hold Amid Heavy Soviet Counterattacks
British aircraft damaged in the desert are salvaged and repaired in the Middle East while fierce fighting rages around Stalingrad. Moscow reports show stubborn Soviet resistance as German assaults press east of the city. tank and infantry clashes persist with heavy losses on both sides. A salvage unit recovers wrecked craft brought back for pre‑service work near Cairo’s Gizeh pyramids.
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Gizeh Pyramids
Caira
De Witt's Pills Advert Across The Kidney Ailments
A vintage testimonial promotes De Witt's Pills for kidney trouble backache rheumatic pains and general weakness. The narrator Mr HLF claims rapid relief after four to six doses with two bottles restoring strength and health and urges readers to consult their chemist today.
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de Witt
Hlf
Allied air attacks in New Guinea press Buna front
Allied heavy bombers hit an enemy cargo ship in the southeast New Guinea area as survivors of a Japanese guerrilla force appear abandoned at Milne Bay. No air support or reinforcements are reported. Kokoda Buna front grows. fighters bomb Buna and strafed enemy positions in the Kokodi jungle. One Allied plane was lost during raids on enemy positions.
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New Guinea
Banca Tt
Milne Bay
Kokoda
Dog Registration Season Urges Early Applications
The notice explains dog registration period ends on the second instant and warns owners of possible summons for non registration. It asks residents to register early to avoid last minute rush and notes the local post office and registrar’s office operate with a single registrar, Mr. MacConkey.
Meningitis Outbreak Prompts Health Dept Guidance
Health Director Morris warned of a worsening meningitis outbreak with the epidemic described as the worst yet. He cited 40 cases a week and projected total cases for the year exceeding 1000, urging avoidance of crowds to curb spread.
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Morris
Victoria
Bravery Award For Rankin At Australian Battery Parade
Rankin, a transport non commissioned officer born in Northern Rivers NSW, received the Commander in Chief's certificate of commendation at a full dress parade in Australia. He manned Lewis gun posts under heavy fire as three Japanese fighters attacked, sandbags torn by machine gun fire, yet Rankin coolly repelled the assaults and earned recognition as a volunteer militiaman. He has since joined the ALF.
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Rankin
Lewis Fun
ALF
Hg Wag
Northern Rivers
N.S.W
Rommel's All-Out Offensive in Western Desert
London reports from The BLOC describe the end of the first stage of Rommel's operation in the Western Desert with Axis forces withdrawing and using new unscathed tanks. Allied counter-attacks to the central sector are noted as successful, while heavy RAF and American bombing, plus naval air support, disrupt enemy concentrations. Captured material, including guns and tanks, is piling up with Allied forces gaining a material edge.
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BLOC
Western Desert
Rommel
6Th Army
Hl Hinemat
United Press
Cairo
Alsat
Forbes District Hospital Annual Meeting Report
The Forbes District Hospital annual subscribers meeting reported that debt is nearly cleared thanks to government grants and hospital progress in the past year. The chair highlighted staff dedication, new directors, and plans for improved facilities including wards and nurses quarters funded by government assistance, with gratitude to the Women's Auxiliary for raising 78 this year.
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Phat
Board of Directors
Bist
Si.pee
J. J. Turner
A. B. Tooth
Forbes
Lester Robinson
W T. Gilchrist
Hospitala
Medi- Int Btall
Ford
Meas Donn
McLean
Kelleher
Wout
Ae Tae
Johnson
Homemade bomb wrecks entrance at Greyhound Hotel
A homemade bomb exploded near midnight at the Greyhound Hotel in Richmond Viet, damaging the bar entrance and about 40 hotel windows. One person was injured as the blast shook the area, with the loud noise reportedly heard over a mile away.
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Greyhound
Richmond
Viet
Poona
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