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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1944
Page
5
A late dispatch from our London and Becher correspondents details German troops advancing at a critical moment. The article reports heavy fighting around strategic positions as German forces push to break defenses and threaten key cities, with Allied lines under pressure.
Washington reports from December 21 quote Secretary of War Stimson describing a German withdrawal and failed counterattacks. He notes Germany cannot win every battle and cites a German loss of two power regiments with 60 percent casualties as evidence.
The Air Ministry reports heavy operations over western Germany in the last 24 hours. Bombs and mines struck multiple industrial targets while aircraft supported operations near Munchen and Dauch, with Allied air forces including Australian Lancasters participating in night raids.
Perth reports minor changes to the waterfront stance as a three week dispute continues. Unloading from two interstate ships proceeds with no hitch while service jets and workers toil to remove cargo and reallocate shipments amid disruptions.
Athens communique states Prekbishow Manasictns chairs a conference in exile in Me Churchill and Mr Kalentateter oppose Lantons and British ministers. They discuss immediate establishment of Thegeney prelude to solving Greece’s many geablems at the conference. Churchill and Eden act for His Majesty's Government urging acceptance of a comer to the King of the Hellen.
Reports from Lendon dated December 29 describe Eastern Soviet troops at Stalingrad and Budapest advancing through city streets and key embankments. Russian leaders Tulbukhie and Mal Incesley are cited as driving a concerted assault, with infantry and tanks clearing strongpoints.
Fragmentary wartime note reports a stubborn German defense along a front near Vienna and mentions Allied pressure and heavy fighting in late December. Observers describe German forces resisting Soviet advances and intense combat in a deteriorating, foggy sector.
British Official Wireless reports Hungary's provisional government at Debrecen under General Miklós has declared war on Germany and urged Allies for lenient terms. The renegade regime claims broad support from liberated territories constituting about three quarters of Hungary.
London reports British troops opened an offensive at 7 am against EL As forces near southeastern Athens and the stadium area. Mortar shells and tanks, including Sherman tanks, supported by Spitfires, created heavy fighting lasting about two hours with advances on Omonta Square and related casualties.
A garbled note outlines acceptances for a carnival event linked to West American Turd. The text references memday New York Dayhs and general scheduling, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Northampton Road Board presents the annual financial statement for the year ending June 3th with assets over liabilities totaling 53, including stocks of solvents and enamels. Certification by Chairman F. A. Porter and Secretary I. W. Revan confirms figures and particulars.
In place of suspended F Moore, owner E J Reilly engages Victorian light weight J Purtell to ride Earl Mond. Purtell recently discharged from military service and cleared to ride in Perth, expected to arrive in Western Australia tonight by train.
London reports the Daily Express political correspondent states the king offered Lloyd George any honor but he declined. Lloyd George, aged eighty two in January, announced Thursday he will retire from public life after long service as Prime Minister and leader. He has represented the country in Parliament since 1800 and was premier during World War I.
Inspector J J Comey of the Geraldion Valley District reports notification of Jonathan Dewhurst a 63 year old man found injured on Saturday on Bonzar die Mil Magnet Road and died two days later. Examination suggested injuries from a motor vehicle striking the deceased.
Listings show items including Esamels in multiple colors, a fit sink and sink aids, a Iz feet dinghy in good order for sale with contact 215 Lest Gerabdtun. Also Mammoth Bronzewing turkey gobbler young bird at 383 Marine Terrace. Bathroom and kitchen suites and dining room suite offered. apply by letter to AQ at this office.
Exquisitely colored children's gift book priced at £1 available from Geraldton Newspapers Limited Patriot ic Gift Shop next Radio Theatre in Geraldton. Store hours 2 to 5 30 PM daily and proceeds support Red Cross Society and Missions.
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