RAF raids hit North African aerodromes and ships
The RAF reports heavy raids on Benins and Berka aerodromes in Libya on January 10 and 11 with bombs and explosions near dispersed aircraft. Benghasi and Palermo were attacked. one 7000 ton merchant vessel hit and several ships damaged. Gazala area shows many unserviceable aircraft. crews claim Derna Matubs El Imimi El Gazala cleared of enemy planes. Caproni works and petrol dumps bombed at Mai Adaga. return flights without loss.
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London
R.A.F
Middle East
Benins
Berka
Bomba
Benghasi
Fleet Air Arm
Palermo
Libya
Derna
Matubs
el Imimi
el Gazala
Gazala
Bomeo
Italian East Africa
Mai Adaga
Caproni
OBAUKS FATES SEALED MOSCOW PREDICTION
A fragmented Moscow newspaper forecasts a decisive setback for Marshal Graziani, claiming a vital blow will seal his fate. The piece, labeled from center Moscow, hints at Italian military struggles and shifts in command.
Italians Use Blackmail to Stem Deserters on Abyssinian Front
British cease fire ongoing as Italian forces in East Africa threaten Abyssinian civilians with prisoner exchange and shootings for tipoffs. Abyssinian displeasure grows in Jibad where rationing bites, locals push back against Italians wearing mufti to avoid public shame.
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London
Africa
Taly
East Africa
Aden
The
Times
Jibad
Benefralone
Italuns
Iniide
Another Raid on London Fails to Match Blitz Intensity
After dark on Saturday Nazi raiders bombarded London for three hours with incendiaries and high explosives but failed to reach the earlier fire blitz’s intensity. The Air Ministry said many fires were started but soon put out and there were few casualties. No enemy air activity over Britain on Sunday.
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London
Air Ministry
England
Germany
Lonedon
Sandwich Fabion
Britain
German Air Force claims Mediterranean victories and raids
The German Air Force reports damaging a British cruiser and other ships in the Mediterranean on Saturday, with Italian and German communiques noting intensified attacks by Italian torpedo boats and dive bombers. They describe repeated Allied countermeasures and a routine atmosphere persists at the National Institute for Research in Indeying in Reading, England.
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Borin
German Air Corps
Mediterranean
Iikbed
National Institute For Research
Indeying
Reading
England
New South Wales
State Premier Attacked Over Rent Statements
Canberra reports the Australian federal minister for customs harshly rebuking Victorian Premier A Dunstan for allegedly inaccurate rent claims. The minister accused Dunstan of falsely asserting Victoria fully complied with Commonwealth price regulations and called the Premier’s remarks astonishing.
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Canberra
Harrison
A. Dunstan
Dunstan
Victoria
Greeks Repel Italian Attacks Near Thokati
Reports from Athens say Greek forces repulsed three Italian motorised assaults near Thokati. Greeks then reportedly moved toward Trepeli, 17 miles northwest of Klisura, as Italian troops evacuated Tepelina. A Greek communique noted patrol activity and the capture of prisoners, including several unnamed men.
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London
Athens
Thokati
Trepeli
Klisura
Jugo Magina
Tepelina
Ome
Local cricket scores list for Horsham district matches
The report compiles bowling figures and dismissals from Horsham District games across multiple clubs. Key players include Butler, Hayter, Fox, Taberner, Hildebrand, Cramer, Dougherty, Berry, and Omant, with totals showing runs and wickets in several innings.
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Cramer
Hall
D. Cornell
Mallam
Boyd
Presbyterians
Thw
Berry
Milbourne
Barry
Whitty
Dougherty
Scott
Hallam
Hildebrand
Ke Boyd
Omant
Willebrand
Blade
Kemp
Secret weapons myth debunked by British scientists
The article argues there is no real secret weapon. It cites scientists like Sir Thomas Holland and Professor J B S Haldane who dismiss new explosive devices and nerve gases as feasible. British researchers say any surprise would be quickly met with mobilized science, while death rays remain a propaganda fantasy.
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Britain
Bri- Train
Ople
Thomas Holland
Edinburgh Uniear
Long ‘Don
J B
Haldane
J. Mr. Heilbron
University of London
Robert Robertson
Robert Robinson
Oxford
Germany
Ministry of Supply
Death Hay
Desa Cully
Profesor A. M. Law
Dunkirk
France
Mence
Briain
Horsham Club Competes in Local Presentations
Members took part in the club competitions at the Cin ta event with a satisfactory turnout and lively participation.
Annual Ospital Carnival Plans Shift to Town Hall Bazaar
Horsham Carnival Committee abandons the sports meet at Recreation Reserve in favor of a monster bazaar in the Town Hall. Secretary H A Roe cites lack of operable entities and aims for an event worth attending with invited organizations. Bill Moritz the cyclist may visit to boost draws with photos and a stage cycle display. The February 22 date is set with a wind-up concert to announce contest winners. Public ticket security urged. only printed tickets valid.
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Horsham
Bill” Moritz
Harsham
Morita
Wheat stabilisation plan praised by Victorian growers
Mr A C Everett vice president of the Victorian Wheat and Woolgrowers Association said the current stabilisation scheme is a foundation for a sound economic future. He urged political action to create a mortgage bank and debt funding to ease farmer debt and halt the drift from country centres.
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Wer
A.C. Everett
Victorian Wheat and Woolgrowers’ Association
Horsham
Royal Commission of the Wheat Industry
FCO
Australlia
Couning Siding
Commonwealth Bank
Mt. “Everett
Soldier's Homebound Verse From Front Lines
Corporal Eric Ampt sends a homeward poem from abroad with his brother Max to sister in Gymbowen. The lines express longing and promise to return, mixed with wartime bravado and affectionate family references amid references to Nazi foes and frontline life.
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Eric Ampt
Max
Gymbowen
Shuer
Hitler
Weil
Snappy Snapshot Service Notices Film Drop Times
Service advertises film drop at 12 noon and print pickup at 3 pm. Location listed as Firebrace St Shire Buildings.
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JED Kin
Firebrace
St. Shire
Shire Buildings
Firebrace Street
Lost Dorset Mare and valuable horse gear missing near Horsham
Local notice from the Shire of Wimmera reports a Dorset mare named Morn Team and other horses missing after near Onpermann's Sawmills and gulf links. Reward offered for information leading to her recovery. Also notices about sale of a Buick Sedan, a Fargo Track, and a listed tractor with equipment, with contact details in Horsham.
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Onpermann
Saw Mills
Gulf Links
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