Pacific Theatre Drives on Germany Big British Fleet
An article outlines Allied naval and strategic realignments in the Pacific war. It notes continued US leadership for the Pacific theater, with Admirals Fraser and Neatz directing operations. It mentions reorganization of commands in the South and East Asia region and plans for the Birth Pace Meet under Admiral Nhwitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandy
Devenler
Darin
Phil
Japan
Pirwew Fraser
Pacific
United States
Breer
Asia Command
American Attack Pierce Resistance Met Tandon
Fragmented OCR reports an American assault on December 11 amid Sinai and front lines. Descriptions mention infantry and armor advancing, village fighting near Doren, and shell impacts with a Sherman tank involved as German forces resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandon
Sinai
Ameria
Twelvemilles
Doren
Vermin Wyilllers
Che Hoe
Allied Strength Outlined For Pacific War Effort
December 12 report from Sir Bruce Fraser and Admiral Nimitz outlines British and American strategy in the Pacific. They stress concentration of naval power to shorten the war, the need to locate Japanese fleet, and the impact of coal shortages on transport and dock operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuntwrra
Aidala
Rice Frasce
Pacific
Australia
Pluy
Japan
Shiva
Ramapore
Fruwer
Aherw
Ope Shige
Dunkirk
Truogport
Helms
Portsmouth
Keltlah Pacific Plart
Aviutral
Bruce Fraser
Nimitz
Australian Navy Welcomes British Fleet Arrival Plans
Canberra reports the Minister for the Navy and Federal circles anticipate the arrival of Royal Navy units in Australia. Special War Cabinet committee outlines housing, accommodation, and victualling plans for commanders officers and ships as preparations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
War Cabinet
Rendiners
Anks
Australia
Honoured RATS Among Australian Honorary Helpers at Invasion
Reports from Royal Australian Navy ships note a number of honorary Australians among beachhead helpers in the Philippines campaign. An American amphibious unit with the Ninth Division and ALF received warm thanks for their work at Finchshafen. A correspondent recalls Australian troops landing with allied forces on invasion day and the focus shifting to the Ninth Division’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Rayal Australian Navy
ALF
Finchshafen
United States
Four Storm Centres Fierce Artillery Duels
The Times reports four storm centres on the Western Front around Duren Saarbrucken Haguenau and Columb. German counterattacks and heavy artillery bombardments pound lines held by two U S divisions as Allied artillery storms the Saar and nearby sectors. Americans push to Saar river towns, capturing blocks and a hotel as German forces defend with tanks and fortified homes.
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London
Duren
Saarbrucken
Haguenau
Columb
States
Times
Saap
Hyatt
Saar
Saerlons
United States
Powlthorn
HiNgen
Sanrloule Wien
Het Divkon
Sdaregne
American Troops Advance Toward German Border at Maginot Line
Keuter’s Haguenay correspondent reports northern wing of the American Army moving toward the Rhine with heavy guns in place. Infantry breached Maginot lines within mortar range and operations push east of Linguenan, four miles from the Rhine. Artillery redirected to support U S forces as they break through barbed wire defenses.
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Lontins
Tth
Rhine
Keuter
Haguenay
Westem
Germany
Piltieres
Maginot
Aenude Hue
Linguenan
Maguenay Forest
United States
Assignment in Brittany Play Starred by Aumemt
A vivid war drama features a brilliant French actor portraying a French soldier in Nazi France. Set around a secret mission in Brittany the plot follows heroism of the French resistance and a spy romance with villagers, a sweetheart and a perilous mission aboard a coastal wall.
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France
Brittany
Radio Tusutre
Ammon
Prench Pou
Bestiany
Pollu
Vie
Europe
Swain Peters
Richard Whort
Repinard Owen
Miles Mander
Sara Badin
Margaret Wroherly
Waning Doingley Lutve
Geraldton National Party branch formed at meeting
A Geraldton meeting of about forty attendees decided to form a Geraldton Branch of the National Party of Western Australia. Speakers outlined aims including education, housing, and economic policy, with Mrs Cardell-Oliver urging women to join and support the country's revival.
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Mon Mintin
National Party of Western Australia
Lod. Chatman
Wit
Mira
Car Wiver
Mow
National Party
CL A
Flendernon
Berth
Tormim Atterlainee
Ross SfeDonaci
J. L. Datum
Carsem
Cardelliver
Atr. Valuw
Henderson
Geraldton
Geraldion
Liberal Party
Ugrow
Labour
Menzies
Canberra
Perth
Uglow
Natioonal Party
Theoneiar
Uzlow
Tw Party
Cardel-Oliver
Mra Cardett- Oliver
Mra
Car
Aell-Oliver
Ins Federal
Labor Party
Curtin
Cahiwt
1Ee
Willenek
Mela
Tie
Western Australia
Wilcock
Willcock
Canoas
iBastery
Cardett-Miler
Gerald
Preaient
A. C. Bogle
Mra A. Suelling
BE. Rneil
Taryin A
A. Stirling
Messrs
F. Green
L. J. Chayeauy
E.G. Wustick
Messhuues Burton
Hogle
Mise J. Wehter
Geraldton notes of arrivals transfers and visits
Geraldton residents and visitors are listed with recent train and plane travel to Perth and back. Included are Mrs C H Penniment, Mr A L Staumerd, Mrs C Euslah, Mr B Thouson, Mr T H Natebaum, Mr E H McLean, Miss L Martin, Mr Frank Whitford, Mr W P Uslow, Misses Bory and Themas Miencieitl, and Miss Miley Irene Bennett with details of postings transfers and holidays. Also noted are relatives and staff moves at local schools and a Jesuit rectory visit by Father W O Collin s.
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AL Staumerd
Ter— Alton
Perth
It. C. Euslah
Terth
Geraldwu Newspapers Limited
B. Thouson
Western Prost Limited
Peeth
Yestermy Worning
S & Carry
Gernition
Paul
Pile
Misa L Martin
Qerabiton
Luna
Cranafer
Jolimont
Western Australia
Geraldton
Frank Whitford
Whitford
National Party of
W.a
Gerabitva
Misees Bory
Themas Miencieitl
Menem Reider
Susi & Co
Lad
Etty
Prermasss
Miley Irene
Bennett
Busches
Mier
Bennett i
Weetralian Farwers
Privete
Clarkeen
Dongara
J. H. Best
C. K. McCarter
Fremantle
Commercial Bank
McCarter
South Wales
Maphael
Victoria Park
ALF
Father W. O'Collins
Howe of
Loyola
Watsonia
Melbourne
Ing Ueraldton
Gummer
Father O'Collins
O'Collins
Geraldtos
Second reading passed on Lotteries Central Act Amendment Bill
Perth reports the Legislative Assembly agreed to the second reading of the Lotteries Central Act Amendment Bill, extending its life to three years. The bill follows an earlier continuance measure and notes 165,000 tractors or one per hundred acres under cultivation, with two thirds of machinery produced domestically in Britain.
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Perth
Public Meeting in Geraldton Seeks Two Women for Advisory Committee
A Geraldton notice invites citizens to a December 1 meeting to nominate two ladies for the Itweh de McKellar District Advisory Committee for the year ending December 1945. The town offers floor dances and entertainment at Druids Hall on Saturdays with music and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miuniciy
Chambers
Geraldton
Itweh de McKellar Lequest Advisory
Druids
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Aachen
Pierce
C.H. Penniment
Northern Betet
Marnne
Youne Motors
Momquito Colle
Alinte Silverfish
Afurchison District
Care National Service Office
Cooper's Cafe
Young Motors Limited
Eerie Eoenerator Evtatag
Son
Durtacher Street
Gerali
Slater
H. O'Malley
Saas
Ford
Day of Davies
RAAF
Geraldtton
Thurming
Beverley
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Pomeroy
Shenton Street
Young Mothers Lindel
Westrelino Partners Limited
Cie
Gee Youn Moters Limited
Gerah
Crothers Tires
Geralton
Andy
National Service Offies
Geraldtou
Weaver Bros
Sre
Gode
George Sanders
Anna Sten
America
Irien
Tively
Deenste
Pierre Aument
Krenn
Tin
Harold Peary
Gildersleeve
Jean Arthur
Joel McCrae
Chas
Nan Heflin
Marsha Hunt
Lee Bowman
Gordon Merray
Rose of Tralee
Moonlight
Cactus
Chapman
Jeet
Chapmaa
Chapman’s Pharmacy
P.M. Praser
aScene
Vee
Tonyestyles
Awaster
Rey —Binehy
Gregory Steet
Gerablian Cteh
REY —Yetops
Reniler
Iron Team
Ellion
Mimi
Mvanter
Newline
Hareniant
Raptor Stowers Eval
Murchison
Pyfeers & Company
Vivanet
Geraitian
Nui
Aruetrons Steel
Geraldlion
Irwin District
Alfred Gomlbon Ratt
Hele
Livoae
Hotel
Morawa
Ceanafor
Elslitg
Privet
Abiean
Leslie Hameuck
Tnt
Sleratun
Jown Leste Hancock Stemalire
Promsferes
Aiiiefer
Sti
Notivitors
Geraldtom
UF Potentie
Vila
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