London Raided Great Damage Report
London suffers extensive damage from a raid as officials report large scale destruction. British authorities announce ongoing rescue and recovery operations with updates on casualties and the affected districts.
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18 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1940
Page
1
Raid on Hamburg by largest force ever sent
Sunday night London reports a massive air raid on Hamburg conducted by the greatest force ever deployed against the city. The attack aimed to damage strategic targets with substantial aerial pressure and casualties under ongoing wartime operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hamburg
London Air Raid Reports Heavy Night Assault
Reports describe a prolonged enemy air attack on London from nightfall through dawn. Incendiaries and high explosives hit riverside industries, railway yards, and warehouses in the Boroughs of Billwarder Moorfleth and Wilhemaburg, causing widespread fires and damage. Casualties and destruction spread to shipping and industrial targets as waves of bombers struck multiple times over two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Weel
Torse Saul
Dart
Rhomine-Cheay Mineraal
Wilelmaburg
Schilling
Biiovarder
Moorfleth
Biwarder
Teen Ariel Ariet
Ane Allen
Umet
Coe An Tur
Lao
Greeks push gains in Korea amid Greek Italian war flare up
A Greek led offensive in the Korea sector repulsed Italian reinforcements and threatened encirclement near a town as Greek forces seize twelve feld gunn. Yugoslav reports mention foreign planes over Monastir and Kicevo with limited damage and no casualties. British press cites Athens sources saying the last Italians were driven from Greek soil as Greeks press the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Korea
Belgrade
Monastir
Kicevo
Kiceva
Vyugoshayalresne
Soddu
Seutery
Elbasan
Viona
Times
Athens
Boddu
Epirus
Pindus
United Press Q
Athen
Australians occupy western desert for Egypt defense in Palestine unit
A World War I era dispatch notes Australians advancing in the western desert in defense of Egypt. A newly formed maintenance and railway corps unit gathers workers from various trades across regions to support transport and logistics amid ongoing patrols and local disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis
Reia
Lin Pitennis Chaza Bila
Western Desert
Egypt
Unl
Mts
Palestine
Prue Railwaymien
Srammrs
Paler Hak
Winsane Anubis
Turkey and Germany Talks Stalled by Berlin Visit
A Turkish ambassador in Berlin met the Soviet premier and discussed Turkish German ties. Officials describe relations as unchanged while awaiting further steps, with limited progress reported and cautious signals from both sides.
Wheat Conference In Canberra And Sydney Meeting
The report describes a wheat conference taking place in Canberra with attendees including Mr. Perrier and Mr. Mair. Discussion covers production targets, potential government support, and objections to Commonwealth plans. The article notes proposals on cultivation methods and expected yields, mentioning GM crops and acreage benchmarks in the context of Australia’s agricultural policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Perrier
Mair
Canberra
Nsw
Nuans
Farani
el Evrity
Pirkow Duyoo
Moore
Durwtan
Naval bombardment report from Mogadishu details
An official statement says naval forces conducted a bombardment near Mogadishu and engaged enemy batteries with no damage or casualties reported. The release notes direct hits not confirmed and emphasizes no injuries or losses among forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mogadietius
RAF Earthquake Nonsense Report Sparks Confusion
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions RAF Earthquake and a dubious report. Names and clear facts are unreadable, yielding a fragmented tale of military terms and alleged incidents. The piece lacks concrete events, dates, or credible statements to summarize.
Plane Crash Claims Pilot in New Zealand Search
Auckland residents learned of the missing Airspeed Oxford when the pilot Omcer Themes Kirk failed to return Thursday night. A search found the aircraft incinerated in the cockpit on the hills near Tokomaru. The body was recovered and identified as the pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
N.Z
Omcer Themes Kirk
Airspeed ‘Oxford
Bve
Tokomaru
Jehovah's Witnesses Protest Ban in New Zealand
The Thexeratic Embassy in Sydney representing the Jehovah's Witnesses cables the King objecting to the New Zealand ban on their organization. They urge the King to advise the New Zealand Government to reconsider the restriction and restore freedom for the sect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Moca
Australia
New Zealand
Barwon By Election Fallout From Bruxner Opinion
Country Party officials express disappointment over the Barwon by election result. Deputy Premier Bruxner attributes the win to rural hardship and drought pressures, noting rural workers and Landholders faced severe strain. He expects a different outcome at the upcoming general election with the Country Party likely to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Country Party
Barwon
Bruxner
Indochina Fighting Denied in Bangkok Report
In Bangkok on Sunday reports deny fighting with Indochina while noting French planes daily violate the frontier. The situation remains unchanged according to the dispatches, with officials asserting no new hostilities have begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAP News
Bankok
Indochina
Plane losses reported to November 15 by Air Ministry
The Air Ministry lists losses through November 15: Britain 1648, Germany 5058, Italy 290, Greece seven. detailed breakdown shows British, German, Italian, and Greek aircraft losses in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAP
London
Air Ministry
Man Dead after Knife Attack in Melbourne Suburb
In Collier Street West Brunswick an unidentified young man was found dead holding a knife after midnight. Earlier Nancy Smith screams were heard from her home as she was attacked by a man with whom she had been on friendly terms during a quarrel, and she was admitted to hospital in a critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Mancay
Collier Stree West Brunswick
Nancy Simith
Sussex Street Today's Markets
Sydney markets list prices for Bunnex street butter eggs cheese beeswax potatoes onions and other produce. Prices show ranges in pence and pence per unit with notes on weight and origin such as Tasmanian and Victorian. The item reads as a brief market column with fluctuating figures for daily trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Monnday
Price of Tin Quoted at 891 This Day
The petite price of tin was quoted today at 891. The report notes a brisk market with buyers showing interest in the metal amid steady demand from manufacturers and traders alike.
Explosion at Bridgeville plant causes 250000 dollar damage
An explosion at the Bridgeville plant of the American Cyanamid and Chemical Corporation injured two workers and caused about 250000 dollars in damage. Investigations continue into the Burton plant blast, with authorities examining possible causes and safety lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Alexandria Prices in Today's Quotations
Sydney edition notes feed prices for Alexandria livestock fodder including white wheaten chaff at 0.7 to 0.83, oaten chaff to 10, lucerne chaff per kilogram to 10, lucerne hay at 4/6 to LU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mt Alexandria
Witeaten
Oaten
Lucerne
Lucerne Hay
Rain Expected Amid Tropical Influences Across Australia
A weather note cites Mr Mares predicting the next rain event from tropical moisture affecting central and other Australian regions. He notes evidence of tropical influences likely bringing further showers and possible discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mares
Central
Australia
State Lottery Result for Sydney Draws Names
Late no seven drawn today with first prize of 7146 for Bombers Luck syndicate MMB H Barrell of 1 Dey Street Sydney. Second prize 29550 to Two Slabe Syndicate B Wheeler Pennant Hill Road Permanent Hills. Third prize 1902 Plunge Syndicate N Pures OPO. Fourth prize 45102 Mimo Syndicate A T Lovett GPO Syiner. Lottery No 772 to be drawn next Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dey Street
Wheeler
Pennant Hil Road
Permant Hills
T Lovett
GPO
Syiner
Weather forecast shows isolated thunder showers near northeast
Tim forecast at noon predicts isolated thunder showers developing in northeast districts within the next day or two, otherwise mostly fine and warm conditions expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
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