German offensive in Russia rages near Smolensk
Reports from Moscow describe a massive Soviet counteroffensive as German forces, now tallying 170 divisions including armored units, face heavy losses and dwindling reserves. Cadets as young as 16 and 17 reportedly sent to the front, while Soviets claim five German dams fallen and a tank column reduced to its last machine. The Ukraine fighting centers around Korosten and Byelyatkov, with a main German effort risking Kiev and Odessa, as Smolensk remains the key clash in a battle described as the greatest mechanized engagement in history.
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M. Lozovsky
Berlin
Ukrain
Moscow
Ukraine
Smolensk
Leningrad
Kholm
Korosten
Byelya
Jitomir
Kiev
Odessa
Dr. Goebbels
War Council Advisory Depicts Far East Tension
Melbourne Thursday session of the Advisory War Council extended toward midnight. Members described the Far East situation as tense but not critical. Printed for Wellington Times by Brownhill and Sons in Wellington Australia.
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Melbourne
Advisory War Council Aat
Far East
J. D. Brownhill & Sons
Wellington Times
Percy Street
Wellington
F. W. Brownhill
Warne St
Heroes in Crete arrested after assault on police
Two young men in A.L.F. uniforms, hailed as Heroes of Crete during a Casino visit, were arrested after allegedly assaulting Sergeant McPherson. They fled to the river, one shedding clothing before emerging, then were captured within an hour. The men had been hosted by locals and entertained by the Mayor and Shire President.
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Sydney
A.lf
Casino
Crete
Returned Soldiers League
Grafton
McPherson
Othe
Sydney Guest House Destroyed by Fire
A sea side guest house in Sydney was gutted by a blaze on Thursday. The building had been closed for winter and the proprietor and his wife escaped unharmed as firefighters arrived to battle the fast spreading weather board structure.
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Sea Guest
Sydney
Pressure on Thailand Britains ready for wartime defences
Britain and Indian troops, air men, naval ratings, Royal Marines, and technicians have landed at Singapore from convoyed ships. Day and night exercises test defences as A R P and fire services are stressed. Blackouts and other wartime measures are rehearsed. In the Dutch East Indies the navy increases personnel and torpedo carrying aircraft. Tokyo press says Japan avoids answering Thai pressure questions. Bangkok has recognised Manchukuo and Thai banks aid Japan amid economic measures against Britain and the United States. Reports claim Japanese forces near the Thai Indo Chinese border with recent cessions. Saigon reports say Japanese freighters run six a day and motor convoys move westward.
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Aiment
Singapore
A.R.P
Dutch East Indies
Navy
Tokio
Thailand
Ti Io
Manchukuo
Japan
Saigon
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