21 Aug 1942
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1942
Page
1
The notice advertises three piece suits priced with coupon offers and color options. Navy and grey moor quality garments are described with specific coupon values and price notes. Local tailoring details and extra well tailored fits are highlighted.
German forces press toward Stalingrad across the Don Elbow as Russian resistance stiffens. Berlin claims crossing the Don with heavy artillery aiding the push while Soviet counterattacks seek to halt the drive. Russians report encirclements, losses of tanks and aircraft, and ongoing street fighting along the Don west bank.
Report from Canberra states opposition members plan a withdrawal from the Advisory War Council. The move will be advertised at a combined opposition party meeting on August 11. The article notes uncertainty over whether the majority of supporters will back the action amid recent political tensions.
In Sydney the Minister for Aircraft Cameron says Australia faces lower bomber production costs than imports. He notes large Beaufort deliveries to the Air Force and outlines steps to expand domestic output at major industrial centers.
The United States Navy announces marines are completing mop up operations in the Solomon Islands. An enemy destroyer or cruiser was bombed and set on fire as the area’s trends were captured.
Wendell Willkie, Republican leader, says he will depart soon for the Near East and Russia to perform services for the government. He describes it as his own idea and expresses hope to work with Stalin to end the war. He plans to depart in about three weeks and will be supplied with safe passage.
London reports describe a major British commando raid on Dieppe met with heavy enemy fire and high casualties. Reuter’s correspondent recalls intense resistance and persistent shelling as troops landed and stormed fortified positions, while French sources estimate substantial German losses and Allied casualties at Dieppe. Casualty updates from Ottawa confirm severe losses.
The Canberra, a 10000 ton cruiser, fought off land based bombers near the Solomons for two days, engaged torpedo aircraft, and was sunk in the early hours of August 9 after escorting survivors. Commander Getrning was mortally wounded directing operations aboard. Seventy four crew members survived the final hours.
A man prowling in a brownout wounded two women with a knife on successive nights. Maureen Stockham, 19, of Break fast Creek, was attacked near her home on Monday night. Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, 20, of Petrie Terrace, was assaulted while returning home from a dance.
In Sydney on Friday Prime Minister Curtin seeks ranks and members of the War Council amid a sharp critique of the Opposition. The inquiry sparks political tension and an election controversy in the period.
Tin traders in Byedney report a unit price around M today as market activity fluctuates. No further details on quantity or buyers provided.
Allied medium bombers hit fuel and ammunition dumps at Manabisse in Timor yesterday. General Headquarters reports the raid targeted Japanese supplies as part of ongoing campaign over the theatre.
A fragment reports that prisoners of war escaped from a camp and were recaptured near Sydney last Friday. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The Defence Minister Mr Ralston announced Canadian troops fought with resolve in the final counter with the German army. The raid aimed to destroy a radio location station and take prisoners for interrogation, with aircraft covering landings and ships throughout.
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