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Inverell Times

Location

Inverell, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1940

Page

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Germans Renewed Air Attacks On Britain With 400 Planes

London reports say German air raids intensified with about 400 planes. Portland faced over 200 sorties, 150 reached shore, 50-60 shot down. By nightfall German losses stood at around 60 planes. 26 British planes were lost, with pilots of two confirmed safe. Major battles raged over Portland Weymouth and the Dover Strait as German communiques claimed several British planes down and some German planes missing.

London England Portland Britain Weymouth Straits of Dover English Channel Dover Salitas

Japan and Britain on China policy in Shanghai withdrawal

The Times report notes Britain’s troop withdrawal from Shanghai and North China signals a genuine effort to improve Anglo-Japanese relations. It cites the Asahi Shimbun saying 1800 removals matter little but Britain abandoning garrison rights is key, and Japan may seek British recognition for a new regime in China, with American cooperation posing an obstacle as anti-British agitation persists nationwide.

London Times Toledo Shanghai China Asahi Shumbun Britain Japan

India to frame its own constitution in harmony with Dominion plans

In a speech about imperial policy, speakers praised British ideals while asserting India should attain freedom and equal partnership in the Commonwealth. They express confidence in experimenting with self rule and India’s constitutional development in line with political and economic guidance to fit its needs.

Luslw India

Britannia Rule the Air Claim by Duff Cooper

The British minister for information asserts air superiority despite being outnumbered, noting every engagement diminishes the enemy's edge and enhances Allied hope. He emphasizes command of the sea and ongoing air battles as Britain seeks decisive advantage.

London

Wharfedale church condemns rioting teens in army draft protests

The Rev Rot Firebrake of Wahroonga’s An dree’s Church denounces engaging youths in protests against the army draft. He claims the church has no business supporting rioters and urges lawful conduct while condemning acts that would harm public order.

Avydney Miewti Rot Andree Wahroonga

Women trainees arrive to help on Penrith farm work

More than fifty young women from University arrived at Penrith yesterday to learn tasks such as feeding pigs ploughing driving tractors and performing farm work under a new training scheme.

Odie P University Penrith

Operations in Africa: Destruction of enemy forces aims and scarce supplies

General Headquarters released a statement on British Somaliland operations in Africa. The goal is to wear down enemy forces by forcing them to exhaust food petrol and ammunition stocks. The pursuit avoids defending every inch of soil, relying on strategic attrition. The note mentions dependence on Aden for essential supplies and ongoing patrols in Somaliland.

Cairo General Headquarters

Murder Suicide Darkens Tope Tree After Fatal Wounding

A young woman was killed after being fatally wounded Saturday night by Arthur Whitbread Sr who then shot himself. The victim identified as Miss Armichael, aged 18, appears in garbled text amid repeated fragments.

Federal Future Inclusion in Ministry Debate

Fragmentary notes discuss Mr B S Stevens and a possible federation role. Mentions of seats, party planks, meetings in Canberra with references to loaners, ministers, and political strategy. Names and details are unclear due to OCR issues.

Transport Sinks After 750 Saved and 120 Missing

A transport incident left 750 rescued and 120 unaccounted for as efforts continued. Details remain sparse due to damaged text but authorities confirm ongoing search and safety measures.

Tram Car Collision Shocks Sydney After Night Crash

Ten people were injured in a tram car collision in East Sydney last night. The accident occurred along a main road as trams and cars collided, authorities say. Investigations are underway to determine fault and assess casualties.

Sydney Miridi PNR Jenites Oebie

Markets Report Clipped By Unreadable Text

Scrambled fragment from Sussex Street markets includes partial references to tires and prices with stray letters and unreadable names making precise details impossible. The brief hints at auto parts and vendors are unsound for concrete facts.

Weather forecast for Stoney Mi and Riverina region

Cloudy and mild across the state with freshening northeast to southerly winds. Occasional showers mainly in Riverina and southern slopes and tablelands, followed by a cold change with squally winds from the west southwest.

Riverina Colt

The Mortal Storm The Chatter or Ture marks the first by Mise

Sullavan unveils a new hair style described as a brand tee bait style with a center part, soft curls, and bangs sweeping naturally. The cut falls just below the ears with a lightly curled fringe, suited for daytime wear and complementing turned up brims and hats.

Maware Sullavan Choldware Mayer Sullavean

Wheat Prices at Sydney Market Quoted by Aderallan Board

Quotations from the Aadderlan Wheat Board appeared in Sydney as buyers showed limited demand and prices lagged. Traders noted weak export interest and paroled volume below prior sessions, with few changes in available lots and dealers cautious on futures.

Sydney Monta Aderallan Wheat Board

Alexandria Sydney Monday in OWE pirices ruled at Aten

In a brief item, unclear OCR text references Alexandria and Sydney with fragmented figures and times. Readable clues point to a local event in Alexandria on a Monday, mentioning Aten and NPN, with stray numbers like 40 and 86, but details remain fragmentary.

Sydney Owe Pirices Aten- Npn Outer

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