Barrani Falls as British Forces Capture Sidi Barrani
London reported British troops captured Sidi Barrani after a campaign in Egypt's Western Desert. The base yielded large prisoner numbers, including three Italian generals, with 30 000 Allied troops involved and fighting continuing near the Libyan frontier despite unclear communications.
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London
Egypt
Sidi Barrani
Sili Barrani
Libya
Crivo
Iran
Stadt Barra
Bengnasi E
20 000 Prisoners Reported Captured in Western Advance
A later message states that 20,000 prisoners have been taken so far and that operations are developing satisfactorily, with armored units pushing well to the west of Sid Barrani. The report emphasizes progress and momentum in the offensive.
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Sid Barrani
Master of Air in Desert Flares Over Western Front
London report describes RAF air superiority over the Western Desert with waves of bombers and strong fighter escorts. Italian planes seen but reluctant to engage as British forces claim over 6,000 prisoners and substantial materiel captured within hours of the assault. RAF damage to railway near French Somaliland frontier noted as strategic objective.
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London
Hayal Aly Soreig
Wester Desert
France
Jalian
Armorid Cays
Inn of Suit Barrant
R.A.F
Baljeceu Ln
Addis Absa Aibati
French Somaliland
Greeks Prepare New Offensive in Albania
London dispatch reports Greeks allied with Britain planning the next Albania offensive against Italy. A Greek spokesman cites weather and consolidation of captured positions delaying details. A German general involved in Norway is en route to Italy to command Albanian operations.
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London
Albania
Italy
United Press
Australia in Action Revealed in Dakar Engagement
London Tuesday report recounts how HMS Australia played a key role in the Dakar engagement when de Gaulle attempted to land with British naval aid. A crew member says a speedboat from Australia helped cripple the Richelieu, sinking a submarine and causing a destroyer to burn after torpedo attacks. The Australia logged 54,000 miles between April 28 and November 28, and first full night ashore came on November 30.
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London
H.m.as
Australia
Dakar
de Gaulle
Richelieu
Fremantle
Beef measles report at Newcastle abattoir after long gap
The Newcastle abattoir reported a beef measles case in a nine carcase. General manager J L Lawson told the Newcastle Health Committee he showed a portion of the affected carcase. The beast, bought at Maitland saleyards, was destroyed. beef measles are very rare in New South Wales, with the only prior instance in 1918.
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Newcastle
J. L. Lawson
Werribee
Victoria
NOTT
Patriotic Concert Attracts Glorious Gaiety
A modest crowd attended the Star Theatre on Tuesday night for a Dungog Girls Gaiety Revue. Highlights included We’ll all go Riding on a Rainbow, The Army Navy and Air Force, and two tap numbers by pupils of Mrs. Berry. Don Aitken, Jim Greaves, and Barbara Jowers led sketches while Meg Greaves starred in several songs. Proceeds partly went to the Red Cross Society, and Gloucester received praise for its cultural effort and publicity.
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Star ‘Theatre
Dungog
Don Aitken
Barbara Jowers
Jean Weill
Chas
Dixon
Bet
Brighton
Balet
Jean Penkal
Jim Greaves
Disui
Meg. Greaves
Elma Wade
Peter Ryan
Phyl Jobster
Army
Navy
Air Force
Bet Brighton
Fr. Blow
Dot Peakall
Ban Aitken
Nance Skillen
Aitken
Chas, Dixon
Ballet
Carmel Dowden
A.ma
Wood
Ralph
Lab
Ken Ralph
Carl Allen
Hebimi
Don Wade
James Suv
Arthur Dean
Jean Faston
Cath. Kemp
Janet Ross
Yates
Joan Tonks
F_ Fa
John Hawder
Corbett's Cafe
Little Spots of Bother and Mineral Patches
Fragmentary verse-like scene describes tiny mineral specks clogging pipes and water flow. Hefty workers operate a tin steel gadget to clear blockages, leaving pearly water drops and muddy splashes in a street scene.
Gathering Wild Flowers on Crown Lands
The piece notes that gathering wild flowers on Crown lands is not permitted and no licence can be issued. Picking from private property requires written authority and a statement that the collection occurred on private property. The author ends with a quip about German world empire schemes and a pun.
School Notes State Enrolment Rise and Class Reshuffle
School notes report resumed term after holidays with rising enrolment over GO and a plan to split 7th class into two groups next year. The list names pupils promoted to Intermediate and those remaining, with several students and staff mentioned in the read text.
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Hillary
Gloucester
Arrowsmith
Rex. West
Godan Cameron
Avehio Fergusih
Bent Hooke
Rog
Middlebrontt
Vous
Penfold
Ken Pil
Ges
Rubreni
Neville Smith
Jack Turner
Noel Weat
Norman Williams
Alan Wilson
Kin Lowe
June Collins
Elma Cermin
Neva Jepson
Pat Moughton
Ma ¥Aret Morris
Dawn Morris
Melva
C W A Younger Set Holds Annual Meeting in Rest Rooms
The Gton CWA Younger Set held its annual meeting on Monday 8 December in the rest rooms. Present were officers and members including Hicks, Bayley, Wilson, Duff, Yates, Bignell, Weekes, Hawdon, Ross, and others. reports were read and adopted. Donations were made to the Far West Children’s Home and the CWA parent branch. the bank balance stood around 20. After the meeting, members were entertained at Mrs. Ruston’s home with Christmas cake as the year ends brighter.
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Gton Ced Cw.a
Thone Prewiink
Mys
Iain Hicks
Tirner
Febbiewhite tRivisory
Walton
Bayley
Stevats
Liver
Aunyy
Thbrook
Wilmott
Uawelons
Misses Hardy
Smith
Turner
Rye
Bignell
Weekes
Yates
Duff
Maines
Tell
Wilson
J. Ross
Middle
Brook
Cameron
Ross
Apotopie
Mesdames Puion
McFadyen
Laird
Bates
Boston
Wi Looted
Bignel
Reif
Bagley
Yate
Hawdon
Croxaurer
Medames Hicks
Far West
Chilven
Schame
CWA
Brancn
W Ruston
Pleuro Pneumonia Queried Cattle Entry Policy
The minister reviews a Gloucester Pastures Protection Board request to block Queensland cattle from New South Wales due to pleuro pneumonia. He notes yearly Queensland cattle influx and only three serious outbreaks in five years, arguing a total prohibition is not justified at this time. A side remark mentions Hitler developing a gas and civil servants continuing work amid tensions.
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Bennett
Minister of Agriculture
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
New Southh Wales
Queensland
Hitler
Britain
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Winchcombe
Sydney
Winchcombe, Caron
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Wirmabe House
Beidee Street
Albert Street
Circular Quay
the Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company
Barrani Falls
Western Desert
R.af
Desert
Newcastle Abattoirs
Golden Gate Cafe
Kendall's Buildings
E. Young
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
E. Patmore
Mir L. &. Monro
Market Street
W. T. Howard
Taree
Bimbashi
Woondooma
Shahazada
Aran
Peg
Sharon
D. H. Bartlett, Woondooma Vis Barrington
Commonwealth
Essantee News
Essantee Switch Gear Coy. Ltd
New Zealand
Gloucester River
Buketts
Barrington River
Weed Lane
Watley
Glouvester
Ulla
Wersehal
Hom
Ars Moat
Eldtzen
C.W.A. Younger
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
O'Connell ST
J. Bowen
Box 40
Street’& Parish, Pty., Ltd
Capper
BUFCO
McCormick
Bamford
Birtshey
Maitland
Capper’s Pty.ltd
West Maitland
Electrolux
S. J. Bennett Radio and Garage Service
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Carsons Northern Timber CO
Grouesster
Tinean
Lamped Taber
Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd
Carsonville
Bemrico Creek
Carsonvilles
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