23 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1942
Page
1
Reports from Port Moresby and elsewhere describe heavy air combat with Japanese fighters driven off or shot down and multiple bombings near Lae and Rabaul. Observers note Japan is being hammered in escalating Allied strikes across New Guinea and surrounding zones.
A Reuters dispatch from Mandalay says Japanese forces in north west Siam have formed a strong concentration with Chiengmal as a main base for road building toward the Burma frontier. The plan is a thrust toward Toungoo from the east, while another from the south is noted. A Bombay British communique confirms a raid and airfield damage with fifteen planes destroyed on the ground in a Saturday operation.
London reports to day that the Cairo communique described the British attack on enemy posts as a raid not a major offensive. The effort is said to have involved air support, with prisoners and matériel taken, but the action described as limited and preliminary.
The second demand for surrender of American and Philippine forces in the Philippines was rejected by General Jonathan Wainwright. The dispatch notes Tokyo’s fear as Allied advances push Japanese forces from Pacific ports and islands amid a broader campaign.
British Dominions Secretary Attlee announces a tenfold rise in war stores output since the outbreak of war. He speaks to delegates about intensified production across sectors and the ongoing mobilization of resources for the war effort.
A Melbourne dispatch reports the Australian squadron in Malaya thrashed 61 Japanese aircraft in a single air battle while sinking ships and transports. A RAAF officer returned with claims of heavy enemy losses and strong Allied performance.
Sir Stafford Cripps plans to travel to New Delhi after arriving here. He notes heavy bombing of a central Burma aerodrome with RAP casualties. An American volunteer squadron attacked a Japanese armored column south of Burma and destroyed five tanks.
Sydney reports possible government move to take over race and golf courses as winter arrangements place courses under army control. The announcement suggests military use of recreational facilities for training pending further policy.
A Sydney report discusses Randwick Racecourse Easter meeting including the Doncaster Handicap and the Sydney Cup. The piece questions whether a smaller scale event could be held at Victoria Park and contemplates arrangements for the holiday racing program.
The unlit price of tin is quoted at 67 10. The report notes the current market quote for tin as of the well-day reference.
Unclear readable text references individuals Khaled and Mia with fragments mentioning timing and two tape items. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the provided fragment.
The notice touts a fur bat hat sale at six cents from cans dell s general merchants offering a bargain to buyers.
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