Greek Breaks into Albania as Italians Suffer Losses
In the Albania campaign the Greek defense reports the seizure of Premeril by Greek forces with over five hundred prisoners. RAF air attacks disrupt retreating Italian lines while British fighters down several Italian planes. An Italian destroyer off Hiadem Seranta is badly damaged.
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Lamlin
Albania
Thacie Sarunta
Columbd
Premeril
Fluilane
Royal Air Force
Disaster at sea leaves seven missing after wreck off Anstrilien
Anstrilien coast report describes an Amatier ship sinking with seven missing crew members. Australian Air Force aircraft joined the dramatic rescue, guiding a coast guard vessel to locate survivors and tow thirteen men to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulbourne
Anstrilien
Ilies
Lytus Navy
Sepen
Mr. McEwen
Hayat Australian Air Force
Seni
Si Iaap
New Sea Wake
Wymonward
Viking
Ace
Idland Ag
Vic
Ix Base
Greek Forces Gain Ground on Albanian Front Ports
Report from Athens states Greek troops advance along the coast in the Albanian front. Magios Xarsnia port is occupied by Greek forces while Italian rearguards hold Argyrokastron as Italians try to form a new line north through Tepelin. Greek positions in the northern sector also improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Magios Xarsnia
Athens
Argyrokastron
Hagion Rerunta
Tepelin
Fall of Saranta and Hagin Baranta Port Loss Report
An OCR fragment describes fires started by retreating Italians and destruction in a town, noting the capture of a northern Albanian port Hagin Baranta. It mentions military material damage and a battle focus near Argyrnkeatron and Raraate with actions by the Hallas in Tunratny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toudon
Worthern
Hagin Baranta
Argyrnkeatron
Raraate
Hallas
Marshal Badoglio resigns as Italian commander in Greece
Italian General Cavalieri in London announces Marshal Badoglio has resigned as Chief of the Italian Imperial Star force, amid reports of discontent with Signor Moschini's invasion of Greece. Badoglio reportedly went to Albania to reorganize Italian forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marshal Badogtia
Star
Cavaliero
Marshal
Air raids on England details from London dispatch
London reports continued air activity over Great Britain with heavy raids along the south west coast. RAF forces fought raiders near the Perth coast while night battles near the southwest coast led to twelve enemy planes shot down and two British aircraft lost in separate engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Enews
Great Britain
Perth
Yeateray
Royal Air Force
No Peace Parleys Motion Defeated in House of Commons
An Independent Labour Party amendment regretting government terms for peace and a conference to end the war was rejected in the House of Commons by three votes to four. The action, raised by Tandon, reflected opposition to current war terms and the pursuit of an immediate conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandon
Independent Labour Party
Pener
Commons
Raider encounter in South Atlantic prompts Admiralty update
The Admiralty reports a Royal Navy cruiser Carpargen Castle engaged a heavy German raider Mecuisel in the South Atlantic. Details are scarce but reports indicate a long range fighting action with heavy firing on both sides and the enemy vessel attempting to disengage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
External explosion statement by minister on coast ship loss
Canberra December report via survivors describes an external explosion that sank a ship off the New South Wales coast near the Navy. The minister declined to confirm mine sweeping actions or identify if mines had been swept, citing the need for vital information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Wn Auiméd Ahip
South Wales
Navy
Hughes
Maklor
Story of the Disaster Told by Kennedy Chief Engineer
Stanet Kennedy, chief engineer of the ship, recounted the disaster describing a terrible explosion that blew a third of the ship into small parts. He said twelve crewmen were lost and seven others were saved, with pickup shortly after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syitnes
Stanet Kennedy
Engh Neve
Blynto
Kennedy
Weather Record For Geraldton Station Summaries
Weather log from Geraldton Post-office over seven days. Forecast shows fine with moderate winds gradually warming. southeast to southwest winds noted. Data include December dates and temperature readings from the Weather Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Melbourne Kyat Cup meeting hosts Cheltenham Hurdle day
Racing card from Mentone with Cheltenham Hurdle over two miles featuring competitors Big Swett Sir Garden Taddie Mare Interpolate and more. Murray Handicap for two-year-olds lists Turlaniy Fixe Silver Fort Garey Plorette under varied bets. Mordiatalog Stakes, Apsom Cup, Har Manumbar Handicap, and Parkdale Welter are also on the program with betting and dividend details.
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Melbourne
Wik Ifternoon
Mentone
Betnagne
Moist
Naters Big Swett
Sir” Garden
Taddie
Arent Mare
Kinet
King Ze
Interpolate Tha
Wividenme
Murray
Turlaniy Fixe
Fort Garey
Plorette
Pulthil‘Promime
Royal Peter
Somersiile
Biker
Lendamex
Toamatte
Tel Spark
Prines David
Ray
Shandan Belle
Petting
Tisidende
Apsom Cup
Eye Nail
Partoran Fearless
R. Netherles
Reamang
Carlaine
Tavidende
HAR Manumbar
Randwick meeting results and handicaps reported
Race results and betting odds from Randwick on December 4 cover nursery and farm trial handicaps, three year old handicap, Campden handicap, Warwick December handicap, and Warwick welter handicap. Notable entries include Rimwell, Rexford, De Byrne, Patrician, Merriwhe, and Paul Muni with varying to one and to two betting odds.
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Rimwell
Rexford
de Byrne
Patrician
Vatlesane
Merriwhe
Sly Vixen
Campden
Furhimen
Adina
Prerer
Walreka
Arateal
Femin Int
Poapaan
Petruchio
Anne
Benburh
Valetlin
Matthews
Omen
Warwick
Kurrawld
Mon
Dewar
Valentine
Triggerman
Warwick Welter
Bourbon
Te ‘Oorenbend
Dnrinie
Gyink Bo K Tal
Paul Muni
Bahthann
Gtotehen
Uto Ahtas
Sunday Advent Services Across Local Churches
Tomorrow is the second Sunday in Advent with Holy Communion and morning prayers at Christ Church and additional services at Presbyterian Saint Johns, Salvation Army Young People hold afternoon and evening meetings, Methodist Church marks seventy first anniversary with a school and worship programs including sermons and an anthem.
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Christ Church
St. John's Presbyterian Church
L. J. Douglas
B.A. Simday
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Hall
Tham
T. R. Durlow
Young People's Section
Methodias
Sunfay
Beophe
Raymund Hocking
Kendall
Mia Ruth Hocking
Pum
Raya Hocking
Metropolitan Racing at Ascot Features Two-Year-Old Fights
The West Australian Tort Club hosted racing at Ascot with two-year-olds contesting over five and six furlongs. Main events included the Balguidda stakes and the Flying Handicap, with betting odds listed for several contenders and several notable runners such as Glencairn and Aveth in a crowded card.
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Ascot
Forrest
McClure
Hoyal
Treffour
Howes
Mapletnd
Gay Hoy
Joseph TA
Ruse TA
Dein
Merry Gein
Trimnes
Maple
Cloke
Glencairn
Olver
Tulloh
Jovial Morning Echo
Art Ualon
Aquatter RA
Sydney James
Titra
Olympic Flame
Penchop
Aurife
Pimella
Muralex
Kimro
Meminan
Easter Money
Prariton
Petting
Timvidiends
Needfel
Paruham
Atorna
Treffone
Taana
East
Ekylark
Philock
Far Matos
Joan Taman
Sumwood
Amatorial
Gay Rewpemse
Charming Wave
Phildeas
Dmeyern
Tuleh
Es Ray Prince
Wereether
Gereld
Tutvidtensa
York
Knight Brook
Hredla
Rea Ra Agrion'e Joy
Abbey's Rope
Lon Tal SO
Treywead KO
Bey
Handling of Old Wheat Union Wage Claim Debates Practical Rise
Board members including A. Stirling and A. Hogie heard union demands for higher pay during bulk wheat handling. Dornan argued extra 1s per hour for several roles, while others noted rust and health issues affecting work and hospital absences.
Geraldton Railways Triumph Over Gerladton Aterneen
Railways defeat Gerladton Aterneen by 41 runs in a cricket match. Wing-T achieves 18 for 42 while Damme takes four wickets for 17 as HL Merwell contributes. The report notes bowling by Tread and other partial statistics from the Gerladton innings.
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W. Damme
HL Merwell
Climbing High Comedy Stars Jesse Matthews and Michael Redgrave
A fast moving romantic farce stars Jesse Matthews and Michael Redgrave. The plot follows a working girl and a wealthy suitor amid witty misunderstandings and country house society. Amid lively supporting cast, the couple’s romance triumphs with a wedding at the end.
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Jesie Matthews
Michael Redgrave
Mars
Noel Madison
Alastair Sim
Margaret Vyner
Mary Clarge
Francis J. Sullivan
Enid Stamp-Taylor
Torin Thatcher
Tucker McCguire
Basil Radford
Athole Stewart
Jesse Matthews
Hirm
Chessea
Mayfair
Alpa
Les Mere
Jessie Matthews
Jessie
Jackie Cooper
Prinan Hars
Wheat cargo dock workers gains approved at Fremantle hearing
The Fremantle board increased handling and wheat shed rates for ship crews including trimmers riggers and gantry drivers. New per hour allowances apply to tasks from attaching rigging to unloading wheat and delivering to storage as seasonal demand rises. Death of Valeoo Revident Mr J Dwyer noted in Perth hospital obituary.
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Mr. Stirling
Tiwan
Fremantle
F. Walsh
Clarke
Toldine
Howe
Te Alturer
Valeoo
J. Dwyer
Yelgon
Uwmh Magnet Hospital
Avery
Perth
Hoxplin
New Ronth Wales
Queensdand
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N.S.W
Much Boty
Marshal Badoglio
England
South Atlantic
Geraldton
Ramsay
Twenday
Pridus
Eastern States Racing
Pearless
Rook
Yarrayne
WOO
Furteags Divinton Our Bos
Mda
Star Leaf
Dmeladder
Rierarton
Parkdale Welter Beren
Rt. Fervent
Reantier
D. le Fort Regal
Teutonic
Randwick
Sydney
ADC
Metropolitan Racing
W.A.T.C. Meeting
Botanic
Board OF Reference
Thureclay
Bowne
Referenes
Rey Tee
Abe
Dement
Vlatnu Tate
Waterside Workers
Addi
Feney
A.C. Hogie
A. P. Stirling
Mestre O. Dern
J. Wethington
Tethin
de Alegre de
Rogle
Orother
Bogle
Dornan
He Reid
Rogte
Worthington
Dernan
Tnion
Coive Balk Handling Limited
Tmanre
Biwr
Messrs
Tet
Stirling
Geraldton Cricket
Railways
Dongina
Anna Neagle
Anton Walbroon
Joan Bennett
Ahnren
Sandy Powell
Alaq News
Shaun Glenville
Doctor O’dowd
Rika Em
Dover'c
Evel. Wa
Mayo
Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited
R. M. Watkins
Sanfeed Street
Berevis
Sunsidee Trading Company
Ieraldpon
Drew Hall
Uchre
Jousemaid
Ladims
Toll Head
Misa Jill Cooke
Cathedral Arena
Atkinn ‘Tres
Tibradden Station
Uaid
Preemasona Hotel
Connell Chambers
Carter
Tosen
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