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Inverell Times

Location

Inverell, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

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German Communiques Overstating Destruction In World War II Text

London's Sunday critique of German High Command notes consistent denial of air raid damage and inflated claims of destroying British targets. Arthur Mac, longtime reporter in London and Berlin, cites visits to sites Germans say were destroyed and observes the pattern of exaggerated boasts and selective reporting.

London Germany Destru Arthur Mac New ‘York “World Berlin New York Herald- Tribune Rolls Raye Prosi Ug Garman High Command Mars

Turbulent Eastern Europe Negotiations Stall Across Nations

A British United Press report from Budapest notes that Romanian Hungarian talks collapsed and are set to resume on Wednesday. Greek and Italian concerns add to the regional tension as no immediate relief appears likely.

London United Press Budapest

London Fatality: ALF Member Killed in Night Collision

A member of the ALP in London died after being struck by a motor vehicle in West London at night. The incident occurred near a hospital where the victim was taken for treatment. Police are investigating the cause and identifying the driver involved.

London ALF Sans Privatne Sehele ALP West Wandon Newpital

One Drowned After Capsized Boat Near Melbourne

A motor boat capsized off Melbourne leading to one fatality. Fishermen and authorities reported a drowning incident with a farmer among the likely victims. Rescue teams searched the area as weather and sea conditions hindered operations.

Rhodes Scholar to First Secretary Post in Washington

Sydney Monday Me Alun Wath of the Department at External Affairs has been appointed first secretary to the Australian Legation in Washington. He will depart for the United States in due course. Born in Sydney, Wath is noted for his wartime service and ties to Canberra.

Sydney Alun Washington United States Zedney Aries Betolar An

Raider Disappearance Reported with No New Leads

A terse item notes a missing raider with no new information available. No authorities or locations are specified, and the brief lacks details about the case status or next steps.

Hong Kong Evacuees Shipments Reach Sydney

A shipment for Hong Kong evacuees arrives in Sydney amid ongoing relief efforts. Details are scarce as the report notes the journey and its aiding organizations without full passenger lists or timing.

Textile workers union talks between Treille workers and employers

A Melbourne report notes a meeting between the Treille Worker Union and employer representatives at several primed sites. The discussion focused on labor conditions and industry tensions within the textile sector.

Melbourne Mynlay Mace Treille Worker Union Ant Et Employers” Organisa’ Alanies Eiee

Raids Over England

Fragmentary OCR reads as a wartime report about air raids over England. It mentions aircraft events, casualties, and defensive actions with several unreadable fragments and broken names. The piece is inconsistent and lacks a clear sequence or full details due to damage.

Wheat Quotations and Mania From the Market

Fragmentary lines hint at grain market chatter and speculative fever around wheat. Mentions of buyers sellers and prices appear in jumbled OCR style, with scattered terms suggesting volatile trading and a squeeze on futures.

Allied bombings hit Milan and German targets in Europe

An Air Ministry bulletin states that Allied forces bombed military objectives in Germany France Holland and Belgium and that all RAF aircraft returned from operations in Italy including attacks on Milan and Sestocalende. The report notes heavy raids with explosive and incendiary bombs and mentions several bomber sorties overnight.

Italy Milan Sestocalende Air Ministry R.A.F Germany France Holland Bellum

Plane losses cited by nations during war

AAT reports that Hondo and other governments stated they have lost 1382 aircraft since the start of the war. The figures come from government sources through the ministry and reflect stark air absence across nations.

Hondo Sans AAT Tvermans

Weather forecast for Sydney shows more showers inland

The latest forecast for Sydney indicates continued showers across the south river and eastern inland areas with drizzle and possibly heavier showers. Outlook calls for unsettled conditions with cooler daytime highs and light winds.

Sydney Monany Y Hdi Feud Sumie South Rive Marth

Bombing of Omdurman Leaves Sudanese Dead and Wounded

Reports say enemy aircraft bombed Omdurman causing multiple fatalities and injuries among civilians. Three children are confirmed dead with six others wounded as the attack targets urban areas near the center.

Cairo Omdurman Sedan Pername Diearger Fae Nenepinay Wear Centre

Two Boys Drown Near Lake Cargellige

In Sussex Street markets report, two youths aged 17 Bertie Sanden and 12 Peeeival Standen drowned at Lake Cargellige township yesterday. They were washed ashore about 100 yards from shore. efforts to revive them failed.

Sydney Teo Bertie Sanden Peeeival Standen Wil Uvelr Lake Cargellige Ohta

Market Report From Homebush Sheep and Cattle Yard

Reports show about 609 cattle yarded with a firm market on beef stock and vealers. Sheep and lame stock described, prices firm for flues and heaviest beasts, with bulls and cows sold to notable prices. yard activity emphasized by good weight descriptions.

Sydney Py Son and Badgers Ltd Wethers Loch

Alexandria Stoney Manas Owing Prices Ruling

A fragment from an Alexandria newspaper notes Owing prices ruled at Al The It Ue in 6 ty context. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption but reference to a price ruling remains the focus.

Stoney Manas

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