Fierce Battle Continues in Libyan Desert Bloodied by Axis Efforts
London dispatch reports German reinforcements amid a lull in the Battle of the Gap in the Libyan Desert. British forces bombed German tanks to hinder repairs while Axis troops, including Stukas and Italian crews, faced heavy resistance near Bir Hakheim as the Eighth Army readies a counterdrive. Imperial units claim to have recovered and repaired many disabled tanks amid persistent fighting and renewed cannon activity.
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British Landing Stuns German Defenses In Early Dawn Clash
At 3 a.m. British commandos in shorts and wool hats struck between Boulogne and Le Touquet, sowing chaos as German defenses collapsed for about an hour. The action occurred on the second anniversary of Dun-Tr kirk, signaling a bold raid and rapid retreat.
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Japanese Air Attacks on Dutch Harbour Alaska Reported
Defence Minister Ralston announced a third Japanese air assault on Dutch Harbour in Alaska. A US Navy statement said casualties were a few and fires were quickly extinguished. source of the raid believed to be aircraft from a carrier. War officials warned more such raids may come, with no clear continental threat boundaries disclosed.
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Ralston
Dutch Har
Bombers Hit Bremen in Fierce Night Raid
British air forces launched a heavy bombing attack on Bremen last night as night fighters struggled to interdict the raid. Reports indicate extensive damage to targets and continued fighting over the city as defenses attempted to repel the assault.
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Bremen
School Uniform Not Compulsory in State Schools
Sydney Friday Minister for Education Clive Evatt announced uniforms will not be compulsory in state schools due to material shortages. The decision aims to ease resource strain and allow schools to assign resources to essential needs.
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Clive Evatt
Edurca
Butcher Heidrych Assassination Ties Rumored
A British weapons connection is claimed in Prague surrounding an assassination plot against Hitler. Reports note British origin arms used in the operation, while Prague authorities reveal fourteen more individuals were sentenced for anti communist activity, with terms up to twelve years, amid heavy expenses for the war effort.
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Oare Asada
Lord President outlines plan tests and empire unity
The Lord President of the Council Sir John Anderson stressed that major projects are contemplated and their culmination will test the soundness of plans. He warned against complacency and urged readiness for potential empire wide organization and future policy steps.
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John Anderson
Ambulance Appeal and Acknowledgments List
An ambulance appeal note records acknowledgments from several donors including Ay dollars, Adtoradernmtier W Dellan and NC Bucknell. EB. Gib contributes four dollars, Acthioald McClymon two dollars, and H Sweaney one dollar. CoA Nielson of Mis also appears.
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Wheat Quotations in Sydney Market News
To day’s quotations report a fair demand for wheat in the produce section while export trading remains dull. Values stay unaltered as buyers and sellers observe cautious activity in the local market.
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Tvene' Jway
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