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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1941
Page
1
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Italian general claims repeated attempts to break British ring around Tripoli failed. He denies desertion at Bardia and laments loss of his son, reporting British armored cars crossing the desert. RAF raids continued with heavy bombers hitting Rhodes and Albania targets while de Gaulle forces push in Southern Libya under Leclerc.
Wendell Wilkie told the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee that Britain could fall and the US would enter the war within thirty days. He urged providing Britain five to ten destroyers monthly and urged rapid action rather than lengthy legislation. He framed aid as essential to counter Germany and keep the Atlantic ally strong.
London reports the British Navy and RAF join a drive to disrupt German invasion plans. Heavy bombardment targets include the Flanders coast and invasion ports in France and Belgium. RAF raids hit Hanover and other German targets. an Admiralty communique notes Ostend bombardment with no casualties.
Military dispatch reports air activity over Britain with no major incidents. The day’s unit tin price is listed near 53, while communications note nothing to report for Tuesday and Wednesday despite London area activity.
Richard Dimond, an Australian company director, sues three police officers for damages claiming false imprisonment. He alleges arrest on a poker set with warrants used to seize him. Defendants include Minter, George Aecjius Miller, and Benaki Campbell, who say they acted with probable cause. The case is in progress.
General Franco and Foreign Minister Suner left Madrid for France en route to Italy where they are to meet Mussolini. Precautions guard the Spain journey across French and Mediterranean coasts. Vichy signals allow mention of Free French successes after a British press report on a captured garrison.
Fragmented report from Sydney describes chaotic scenes near Brdney Teron Hall with bomb impacts and material damage. Mentions partial injuries and unclear messages, referencing Captain Collins and individuals named in scattered account, with loose notes of congratulations from unidentified receivers.
New York dispatch reports that Italian peace negotiations are set to begin in the Riviera on Wednesday, with delegates expected to discuss terms and potential ceasefire arrangements amid ongoing regional tensions.
Fragmented OCR text suggests political tension in Australia with references to Curtin and Lavelle. The garbled lines mention leaders, dangers, and regional politics, but specifics remain unclear. No clear events, dates, or names beyond Curtin and Lavelle are extractable.
An unclear report describes a volunteer found dead in Sydney after an incident involving a rifle and a 60 pea bullet. The fragmentary text mentions a refused outbreak and services offered, with references to CeUburn and a return home.
Fragmented report states a wife murder case will go to trial in Richmond Court. Jurors are to hear alleged jealousy driven threats and a fatal assault with a back of the neck strike. Investigators describe the scene and present evidence tying the accused to the crime.
Athens radio reports Greek forces pushed Italian defenders in several sectors on the northern front after intense fighting. Greek artillery played a key role and captured prisoners and war materials after a two hour thrust repulsed in most positions.
Trades Hall met last night and decided to discontinue the one day work stoppage statewide prompted by the Federal basic wage decision. The Printing Industry Employees Union moved to urge Mr Curtin to convene a Federal Labor Party meeting to amend the Federal Arbitration Act and address adequate wage provisions for long service workers.
German military aircraft dropped bombs over Budapest this morning as units moved toward Romania. Reports indicate air attacks disrupted rail and road traffic while anti aircraft defenses intercepted several targets. Military observers track movements of German transport planes across the region.
The Thailand Indo China armistice signed January 21 at 10 pm expiration has been prolonged for a fort night. A French offer stated in Hanoi supports the extension as state officials from Shanghai report.
President Roosevelt stated that if the United States entered a Pacific war this would not affect U S deliveries of war materials to Britain. He was asked about potential danger of war in the Pacific and replied No, calling the question direct but ill phrased.
Sydney reports a first of its kind case as Ernest Murray garage proprietor and Goulburn alderman Cornell Murray along with his son Donald Murray were fined ten pounds each for selling petrol without producing coupons. Reginald Plummer, transport inquiry officer, stated he needed to travel to Sydney and helped arrange the sale using spare ration tickets.
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