Civilians urged to stay put and follow official orders
Deputy Prime Minister Forde outlined golden rules for civilians in Australia during attacks. Stay put, avoid rumours, keep calm, and listen to officials. Evacuation may be used in forward zones with warning. Public figures should lead by example to reduce road hazards and aid military operations.
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Forde
Tles
Australia
Europe
Germany
Poland
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
Nanking atrocities cited by Timperley as proof of Japanese cruelty
The article recounts H J Timperley’s account in What War Means of Japanese forces in Nanking during the Sino-Japanese war. It describes mass killings, rapes, looting, and use of civilians for bayonet practice, contrasted with Japan’s public claims of humanitarian relief from Shanghai to Manila. It notes Australia’s wartime stance and quotes Prime Minister Curtin on national safety and strategic needs.
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Japan
Germany
Mi ‘Ime
Nanking
Shanghai
International Safety Committee
International Red Cross
H. J. Timperley
China
The
Manchester Guardian
Safety Committee
Nmacure
Timperley
Mr. Timperley
International Red Cross Organisation
Pacific
Australia
Curtin
Melbourne
Department OF Defence
Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
John Curtin
New England
New South Wales
Abbott
J. P. Abbott
Express
Labour
Mr. Curtin
Petti
J. F. Abbott
M.hla
J. P. Abbott M.H.R
Home Security
Commonwealth
Sqd
Military spokesman cites Japanese 16th Division wiped out
A Chungking army spokesman quoted intelligence saying the Japanese 16th Division was wiped out at Johore Bahru. More than 10 000 urns of ashes of Japanese dead have reached Saigon.
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Chungking
Johore Bahru
Saigon
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