Leyte Finale Braces for Japanese Resistance North of Yanashita
American forces push north along the Yanashita line as Japanese troops defend strong positions between Ormec and one Thee, seventeen miles north, with heavy resistance anticipated. South of Uruwe remnants trapped near landing areas fail to escape over eastern mountains as they are gradually mopped up. Official counts are unavailable, but MacArthur says Japanese losses are extraordinarily heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ormec
Leyte
Uruwe
Tralix
Everas MacArthur
Phosphate supplies debated in Legislative Assembly
December 16 Reeth Australia’s Agriculture Minister Mr Byke Wise addressed shortages of superphosphate and phosphorus acid in Australia. He cited military and agricultural needs, noting imports are limited and Western Australia deposits vary in quality affecting wheat and pasture outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeth
Byke
Wise
Australia
Canberra
Nauen
Sr. Wise
Western Australia
Japanese Casualties Reported in Leyte Campaign
London reports Japanese losses in the Leyte air and sea battles. Estimates show about 10,000 American casualties and 33,801 enemy dead found on captured ground, with 18,500 dead and wounded behind lines. Prisoners total 253. About 30,000 enemy troops and crews drowned or killed in ten attempted reinforcement convoys. American toll: 2,176 killed, 1,067 wounded, 257 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leyte
Navy reports air strikes hit Iwo Jima and Laon Island
Washington reports December 14 that carrier planes destroyed ninety one Japanese aircraft with additional blows on harbor and airfield installations on Laon Island yesterday. Communiqués indicate four teen planes shot down and seventeen destroyed on the ground during Laon attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Laon Island
Iwo Jima
Booth Tslands
Battle for Budapest gains in defense on the gates
London dispatch reports fierce hand to hand clashes in the northeastern Budapest sector as German counter attacks intensify the battle for the capital. Associated Press notes Russians push into suburbs, yard by yard, while a frontal assault appears unlikely as artillery softening continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Budapest
Moscow
Associated Press
Uyr
New Russian Drive Near Budapest Reaches Czech Front
Moscow reports three Soviet corps encircle a sector north east of Budapest as Marshal Malinovsky advances with the Second Ukrainian Army. The Ipoty River battle line 81 miles east of Urstadava tightens as General Petrov’s Fourth Ukrainian Army pushes toward Czechostovakiu, threatening German and Hungarian forces from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Budapest
Red Army
Malinovaky
Moscow
Ipoty
Uratidava
Petrov
Czechostovakiu
Diverse Church Services Listed For Sunday Observance
Multiple congregations plan morning worship and evening services with diverse preachers including Rev. tan W. Rona and Rev. Tuyanni Hocking. Activities include Sunday School, prayer services, Holy Communion, and a youth service across several churches with times noted such as 10 am and 5 pm.
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Veeshytetlan
Tan W. Rona
Abshai
TN Pi
Manpower outlook for Tura Industry in 1945
Perth reports the Minister for Agriculture Afr. Wise told the Legislative Assembly that manpower releases for the Tura Industry would grow progressively in 1945 during discussions on the Agricultural Estimates. The debate highlighted plans to expand labor resources as the year advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Legislative Assembly
Afr. Wise
TROTTING W.A.T.A. MEETING IN WEAT AUSTRALIAN
A fragment from a trotting meeting report outlines breeders' and visitors' handicaps with results and betting odds. Descriptions name multiple horses such as Desert Lads Om Dertsy Huon Park and Mecca ser.p among others, with dividends listed for several events and details on participating starters.
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Weat
Desert Lads
Ye. Bhd
Huon Park
Mermoor
Yoralis
Agmimat
Australian stamps and assorted goods for sale in Geraldton
Obscure classified listing notes stamps buy and sell offers from Landson My Ltd and other suppliers. It lists prices per thousand for stamps, available merchandise including cleaners paints and tools, and miscellaneous items with contact at Sanford Street, Geraldton. Mentions racing weights for Wear Australian Turf Club event and a theatre of various items for sale or exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landson My. Ltd
Hotham Street
St. Kilda
Melbourne
Reference Bank of Victoria
Carnival of the Wear Australian Turf Club
Nevia
Tuarlo
Agrathara
Seeme
Star
Sabung
Monk's Gem
Bel. Sully
Harvey Lad
Beau Feat
Young Motors Limited Offers Household Colors in Geraldton
EXAMFLS white lettuce green black red orange fine cream coral pink available in handy household fare at Young Motors Limited Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Motors Limited
Geraldten
U.S. Coast Guard to Establish Greenland Bases
The Navy Department announced bases would be set up in Greenland. Coast Guard units sank four German armed ships, captured one, and freed sixty prisoners at a marked station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Department
Tiue
United States Coastguard
Greenland
Coastguard
Government Railways Apprenticeship Openings Listed
Applications for apprenticeship in WA Government Railways and Tramways Works are invited. Candidates should be over 15, in good health, and provide education proof, age proof, and a testimonial. Posts include blacksmithing, wagon building, fitter, electrical, painter, boiler maker, and more. Selection requires medical exam and a five year indenture after probation.
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Goverment Railways
Pra Tramways
Amu
Cara Wagon
Fitver Mechanicali Ter Helwetricaty
Koilermaker Moulder
Carcertimaker Timber and Tinsalth
HHH
Khankd
Midland Junction
Railway Ofices
Perth
District Oficers
Eara Heedy Station For Sale Public Trust invites bids
The Public Trustee offers Eara Heedy Station near Wiluna for cash or terms, including 106490 acres, improvements, 2500 sheep, camels, and stock. Tender bids must be endorsed Tenderry Hogg with 10 percent bank cheque by noon January 10, 1945, Supreme Court Building Perth or Clerk Wiluna. details from Clerk of Courts Wiluna or Public Trustee.
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Earaheedy
Sama
Wiluna
Iwituna
Supreme Court
Perth
Wilwna
Goose Club Raffle Prizes Listed for Geraldton Entries
The notice lists raffle prizes including Pats of Fowls at A Marine Terrace Keraitton No 874 and Pudding and Borrie or Cl Cheer at T P Prior 58 Fitzgerald Street Geraldton No 1270 plus Tea at W H Willcocks 4 Camilla Street North Perth No 1804 and Bag of Flour at Mee L L Aus tin 163 Eleamor Street Geraldton No 18. It also mentions prize items such as Ducks, Case of Groceries, and other small goods with participant names and addresses in Geraldton.
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Keraitton
T. P. Prior
Fitzgerald Street
Geraldtin
W. H. Willcocks
Camila Street
North Perth
Mee L. ML. Austin
Eleamor Street
Geraldton
John Cooney
Francis Street
D. Criddle
Tham Jan
du Boulay Street
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West Australian Governmet Railways
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