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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
1
Australians in Palestine gain popularity as Ian G. Fitchett, acting official war correspondent, reports growing admiration for their conduct and morale amid the Middle East fighting. The piece notes civilian and military interactions reflecting favorable views of Australian troops.
Garden Notes recounts how Australian troops in Palestine earned high regard from Arab leaders and locals. It notes shifts in security, discipline, and integration into normal life, with British troops nearby and a contrast to English troops in appearance and customs. The piece highlights leave facilities, transit to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and the soldiers becoming a stable, citizen-like presence in the region. It ends with gardening tips and kitchen garden guidance.
War information bulletin notes British public skepticism toward Hitler's peace offensive while warning that German actions still threaten invasion prep. RAF disorganizing plans, ports and convoys targeted, but channel traffic continues. petrol rationing to curb consumption and conserve stock plus prepare for possible attack on Australia.
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