France in Focus: Pretty Good General Situation
London reports cautious optimism on France, noting authorities say the situation "pretty good" but warning against undue optimism. German divisions claim mixed strength, with some reserve units newly formed and some tanks advancing toward Peronne amid fierce fighting near the Somme and Lelie rivers. Paris warns residents to stay calm as rail and road security is tightened and refugees move southward.
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France
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Germany
Thay
Peronine
Closra
Peronne
Somme
Abbeville
Paris
Chauines
Nenta
fAuniens
Allelle
Parsons
German Armoured Drive Threatens French Front
A Times correspondent reports German mechanized divisions advancing at four main points of the Somme front with two more sectors heavily guarded. Berlin says Allied losses mount as German arms push south and through the Amiens–Peronne area, while Allied attempts to blunt the German onslaught face heavy resistance and logistical strain.
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Tron
Somme
Olne
Polot
Times
Fatlack
Berlin
Amiens
Peronne
Special Drive For Recruits In Queensland Next Week
In Queensland a special drive aims to recruit 4600 volunteers for the Seventh Division. Brig Brisbane reports a statewide effort to boost enlistments, with officers urged to augment numbers. As of now 4441 have enlisted, 2628 in camp, with centers listing Toowoomba Cairns Rockhampton Townsville Maryborough among others.
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Wien
Redbank
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ATL
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Toowoomba
Cairna
Rockhampton
Townsville
Night of widespread air raids hits Britain hardest yet
Britain endured its largest wartime air raid warnings with widespread coverage from Durham to Hampshire. The Air Ministry said raids were largely ineffective though Yorkshires RAF bases saw activity. In Lincolnshire two people were injured as a building was hit and fires spread, while other strikes damaged roofs and caused casualties.
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Diane Tang
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