Greek Troops Reach Pogradec Front in Snow and Fog
Snow and fog hampered air and land operations on the Pogradec front as Greek forces moved beyond Pogradec to cut off retreating Italians with concentrated artillery fire. Greek High Command announced capture after consolidating northern positions strengthened by Italians. British fighters provided support while Greek advances continued on the southern sector with troops occupying heights and consolidating positions.
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London
Pogradec
Arereto
Athens
Times
Southampton Suffered Severe Night Raid Destruction
A major Southampton raid caused widespread destruction with many churches and buildings damaged by fire. Civilian evacuees and emergency crews aided the wounded and homeless as fires illuminated the countryside. Eight raiders destroyed, five lost, pilots safe. total wartime plane losses listed by nationality.
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London
Southampton
Dart Board
Red Cross
Greatest Attack in Fosto Taoniston and Mout near station
Fragmented OCR text describes an assault or attack with references to Taoniston, Mout and a station hill. Mentions of Germany Britain and Allied forces appear, with unclear timing and details. The passage is garbled and hard to extract coherent events from.
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Taoniston
Tie Hue
Nomantet
Toy Station
Sagi
Germany
Britain
Bertane
Reward for Arrest of Government Leader
Wang Chung Hui, vice president in Chiang Kai Shek's regime, offered 100000 yuan for the arrest of Wang Ching Wei, the puppet government leader. Wing Chung Hui reiterated Chun kings determination to continue the test against Japan.
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Wang Chung Hui
Chiang Kai Shek
Wang Ching Wei
Wing Chung Hui
Japan
Union Between Transylvania and Romania Sealed Pledges Noted
Bucharest dispatch reports the Tron Guard pledges to back a union between Transylvania and Romania. General Antonescu defends his role citing prosecution alongside the guard and hints at Axis influence in Romania. He asserts Romania’s changed mood and promises actions seen at Rome and Berlin. A separate item notes Mrs Marion Speedy, 60, injured by a scooter in Carlton and treated at Royal Melbourne Hospital for a portable leg fracture.
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London
Bucharest
Nicissa Associated Press
Tron Guard
Transylvania
Romania
Antonescu
Rumania
Rome
Berlin
Carlton
Marion Speedy
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Railway Workers Killed In Derailment Tragedy
Wire from Ourbon Melbourne reports a fatal railway derailment between Traralgon and Glengarry. Three workers died and eight were injured when trolleys derailed after a man fell under the leading wheels as trolleys hauled by a rally tricycle rolled on. Victims named are Thomas Cleary of Fitaroy Edwin Lusbombe of Sale and Edward Barwick of Traralgon.
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Melbourne
Traralgon
Glengarry
Thomas Cleary
Fitaroy
Edwin Lusbombe
Sale
Edward Barwick
Young Man Escapes From Gads Prison
A prisoner escaped from Ventili wel Colwirg prison, climbing the wall and entering the Seymour district. Authorities believe he may be traveling north on Wilhiama road near Peatridge. Police report belongings left at the scene include striped grey trousers, a sports coat, rubber-soled shoes, wristwatch, and cash, with clues suggesting an adopted prison number found on a shirt and singlet.
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Colwirg
Lumliy
Prasony
Inege
Kenneth Saymour
Wilhiama Road
North Cobueg
Peatridge
Melbourne
Policr
Seviwoll
Seymour
Horsham Town Hall to stage three act farce for war aid
A community effort in Horsham aims to raise fighter planes and munitions support through a three act play titled Take Waive. Produced by the Horsham Ages Club under Victoria’s National Theatre Movement, the show is volunteer driven with proceeds supporting war relief. The event will feature the Horsham Town Band and a cast including Mice Stone and Mr Bevin addressing patriotism and Empire war effort.
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Horsham
Horsham Ages
Ballarat Weisneh
Nation Theatre
Moyysneaty
Pen Eweds
Ninth
Ballarat
District
Bim Pun
Operaian
Juliet
Hopital Chonisal Coniaibiers
Mice Stone
Jareelly Seatle
Une
Bevin
Supply and Munitions
Great Griffin
British Labor Party
British Commonwealth of Na
Horshang Xeon
Red Cross
National Theatre Movement of
Victoria
Notice of Sheriff sale of 1935 Chevrolet Roadster
Notice announces a public sale to settle debts regarding a 1935 Chevrolet Standard Roadster in need of repair. The event is set for Friday December 10, 1940 at a location in Shire Uille. Details reference a military reeptre and property in Hor shiain and 935 Chevrolet Standard Roadster.
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Mulitar
Horshiain
Industrial Potentialities Survey Planned for Returned Soldiers
Melbourne officials announce a reconstruction division will survey Australia’s industrial potentialities to place returned soldiers and munition workers in peace time employment. The minister for Labour said the department will conduct the study to address postwar employment and related inquiries.
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Melbourne
Mundy
Hott
Tusday
Australi
Heart Big Baby Finds Love at St Margaret's Hospital
A fragile newborn girl named Maria, nicknamed Miss Nobody, weighs five pounds at birth and survives against odds. In Sydney at St Margaret's Hospital, Sister Anne cares for her, the child clinging to the matron and dog as she grows, calling Sister Anne Mummy and learning visiting routines with a three year old half sister.
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St. Bargaret's Hospital
Sydney
Aly
Jeath
Littl
Sydsey
St. Margaret's Hospital
Humm Maria
Miss Nobody
Anne
Gheer
Sunday Soo
Guardian
Mia Noboly
Inquiry Into Steamer's Stranding
From Our Correspondent Bourne Monday reports evidence given today before the court on the steamer incident.
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Ibourne
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