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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1942
Page
1
A catalog snippet advertises men's dressing gowns in multiple sizes with contrasting collars and cuffs priced with coupons. It also markets three piece suits in navy with pencil stripes and grey worsted fabrics, extra well tailored suits, smart sports trousers, and coupon offers, detailing quantities and special qualities.
Moscow communique reports heavy Soviet resistance south-east of Kletskaya as Axis advance toward Stalingrad stalls. Russian defense along the Volga holds with artillery inflicting major enemy losses including tanks and ammunition dumps. numerous enemy assaults in the Caucasus and Voronezh fronts are reported with significant German casualties and Hungarian battalion engagements.
A communique from General MacArthur's headquarters reports patrol skirmishes beyond the Owen Stanley Range and that Timor RAAF medium bombers attacked an enemy-occupied town on Timor's southeast coast. Bombs fell in the target area, a large fire was seen, anti-aircraft fire engaged the raiders, but all planes returned safely.
Sydney Monday draw reports first prize number 72753 to the Broken Bottle syndicate led by J. H. Redfern. Second prize went to BUSTAL Towend of the GPO Sydney. Third prize listed as 56133 No 5 syndicate led by R. Millar of Concord.
An unclear dispatch states Mr J J Singh leader of a US India group cabled to Dr Jinnah on the Moslem League meeting in Bombay. It mentions appeals for unity in India and notes a gathering or meeting proceeding, with reference to freedom and change.
General Arnold announced the United States has developed a new high altitude fighter named Republic Thunderbolt. He claimed it could outfly any known aeroplane and that its guns deliver impact equal to a five-ton force. He added American bombers are unmatched by the enemy so far.
AAP report from New York cites U S Senator Millard Tydings and Senator Millard Tydings praising potential American success against the Solomons. They say bases in the Solomons will permit strikes on Japanese air fields in New Guinea and strengthen defenses to drive the enemy from New Guinea and the East Indies. A Toky o Shimbun dispatch notes the Solomons attack fits a four prong American offensive from Aleutians, China, carrier forces, and western Pacific operations.
London report says German government negotiates with Vichy to secure explosives from the unoccupied zone while Berlin is cited as demanding thatVichy halt ore production and supplies. The French headquarters claim the talks seek wartime resources and strategic material.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a radio broadcast from Tokio with scattered names and phrases. The jagged text mentions Sydney, Mousa, Captain Cousens, an engineer, and references to trade and compulsion, though specifics are unclear.
A Sydney report notes Mr James indicating the ban on the Communist Party may be lifted immediately once envoys exchange is completed. The statement was made to a police officer with the PM present.
Sydney reports in Federal political circles that Sir Earle Page may enter the War Advisory Council with Prime Minister Curtin. Page, Australia’s former London envoy, returned Saturday and conferred with Curtin on war strategy and supply issues. He plans to submit a Canberra report Friday.
The RAF reports July operations with 23 days and 18 nights of offensive actions by the RAF as a whole and 18 days, 16 nights by Bomber Command against Germany and occupied territory. Attacks totaled 27 on 14 German targets, including eight on the Ruhr and several on Duisburg, Flensburg, Hamburg, and the Rhineland. Three figure raids occurred on ten Reich targets, destroying 113 enemy aircraft, including 35 over Britain and many over Europe.
A fire at an old men's home in Sydney prompts swift action by nuns and wardens. The blaze causes alarm as residents are aided and evacuated, with ongoing efforts to control the flames and ensure safety. Authorities coordinate with volunteers and nearby facilities amid smoke and structural concerns.
A Sydney area strike leaves 300 workers idle at Mount Keira in the southern district. Daily coal output is about 1000 tons, with 300 men involved in the disruption.
In Sydney on Monday the demand was fair for wheat in the local produce trade while export Nour trading was very quiet and rates remained unchanged.
Allied air forces wage concentrated operations over the Egyptian front as described by the London Times Western Desert correspondent. The report notes growing effect of air superiority on Axis positions, with raids targeting supply routes and front-line positions.
Fragmented report notes a war damage warning with references to a national security committee and stock surveillance. Mentions fines and insurance premia as part of the precautionary measures, with unclear names and settings due to OCR issues.
The exemption for tobacco sent to battle areas including Darwin was withdrawn by the Minister for Customs Senator ReCeLAEy fund Mr McMerihan after a protest to Mr Curtin failed. The Australian Comfort Funch no longer enjoys duty relief for soldiers tobacco shipments.
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