Siege of Bardia: British air and ground push stalls Italian reinforcements
Britain uses fast moving units to block Marshal Graziani’s reinforcements from Tebrach as bombardment tightens around Hordia and western positions. Italian supply lines are strained with reports of evacuations and shortages amid Allied air attacks and tightened restrictions on food and fuel deliveries.
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Hordia Torrie
Casa Mvestigos
Thingure
RAF
Hyatians
Vurllan
Berlin
Lilky Af
Ing
Fallon
Africa
Moh
Eamnidt
Notable Cricket Debut As Morris Leads NSW Toward Big Score
Australia cricket report notes Arthur Morris, a young St George left hander, making a strong first appearance in first class cricket. NSW opened with 516 in their first innings, Queensland struggled in the second, while Victoria defeated South Australia by 176 runs.
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Wellington
NSW
AW ‘Ortis
Cohen
Gent Wa Qugensland
Anl Wrere
Bt Joes
Victoria Amt
Australia
South Austria
Retoring
Juanetts Torieturian
Seesunl Janine Jared
South Australia
The Macquarie Theatre Screenings Tonight and Tomorrow
English star George Formby headlines the Macquarie Theatre with a lively screening tonight and tomorrow. The program features a comedic act and wartime light entertainment to boost morale for troops and civilians alike. Also on offer are Lucky Partners with Ronald Selman and Ginger Rogers, plus a Drama of the Desert double bill and a Mayfair Theatre mystery adaptation.
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George Formby
Cken
Chaplin
England
Gunner Georgr
Charaever
Lightsparkling Entertainment
Domn Blondel
Dick Powell
Ronald Selman
Ginger Rogers
Mkequare
Eve
Calman
David Grant
Bice Hiogers
Wallington Howling Club Meeting and Tournament Plans
All members are asked to attend the club room at 9 30 am on Sunday morning to discuss arrangements for a forthcoming tournament. Attendees will be included in the event and encouraged to participate. the meeting will set the best format and final details for the competition.
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Wallington
Soldiers Honor Comfort Bags At Cameron Park Xmas Eve
A large crowd gathered at Cameron Park for the Allotment of Comfort Fund bags to ALF soldiers. Mayor De V. W. Fanyaice spoke as local and district ALF members distributed gifts, thanking the troops for service and hoping for a swift return home. The list of recipients included Troopers D and I, Privates Breen, Bradford, Cater, Chanfeld, Christie, Lackrey, Kennedy, Murray, Powell, Townsenit, Watton, Willock, and others, with Major Quaker present.
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Cameron Park
ALF
Sual Comforts
Comforts Fund
Canern Park
de V. W. Fanyaice
Wellinston At. Camfarty Fund
Ted
Wait
Major Oakes
Dehal
Jesus
Pitts
Biri
Breen
F. Bradford
G. Cater
Chatfeld
H. Chanfeld
EL Christie
Scrut
J. Christie
Lance
Wellington swan clubs crown jump Reid in Xmas meet
Sargeany Jum Reid dominated the Wellington Xmas holidays championships winning the 50 yard breaststroke and diving titles. Despite small fields only two and four starters, Reid edged in backstroke and diving, with Rooster Stith and W. Reid also contending. Junior events drew tiny fields, and Dubbo swimmers featured strongly in overall carnival results.
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Sargeany
Jum Reid
Wellington
Reit
Raynok
Gok Layt
Abin Young
Rooster' Stith
W. Reid
Jude
UN Reid
Hold
Smith
Cy Bochme
G. Bell
Pehrich
Eaeniualum
Wellington Wan
Tennis Notes for New Year at Wellington Courts
New Year's Eve wet weather may affect tennis as the main attraction with other games, dancing, and supper by the Sedier. New Year’s Day sees a club afternoon and evening program, with a mixed doubles event on January 13. Promoters expect strong Wellington representation for the country week carnival, listing local players and organizers.
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Wellington
Newrinie
Wellingon
Bath
Wallington
Harold Bateke
Jim
Shepherd
Jack Grey
Eawarre Easters
Twanle Aasaintion
Wellington Eakes A Grade Defeat On Boxing Day
Wellington bowlers suffered a second defeat at home as Mudgee triumphed on Boxing Day in the A grade tenant match. Weather turmoil slowed play but action remained sharp with close ends and shifting leads across rinks and ends. The afternoon featured tight margins with Mudgee taking a narrow win while Wellington fought hard in a windy, uncertain contest on their green.
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Wellington
Mudgee
Typinka
Qlay
van Witnenéed
Ube Sialtors
Viet Vruringe
Muduwe Vikilore
Wel
Hinton
Chile
Ayling
Re Scholion
Meg Gugvon
Wellingin
Mureau
Wallace
Alethough Te
Xemson
Wits
Eve
Zl Whaner
Dunuary Lethutwoun Wellington
AML
Danny Ae
Farmers announce bonus and wool trade profits in drought year
A colonial era notice from Farmers amt tijuriers corp outlines a 10 percent bonus, profit participation for wool growers, and measures to protect investor interests as drought pressures loom. It includes details of Sydney wool stores, a December 1940 sale at Homebush, and yardage data for sheep and cattle with prices and stock quality notes.
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Tijuriers! Corp. Om. Ltd
Sydney
Australia
Cuvier
Cutra Creek
McKennie
Aulin
Homebush
Fay
Euler
Howe
Sec Bon
Thuralay Yarding Cup Race Attracts Few Competitors
An event summary notes small turnout and limited entries for the Tatiern's Cup over 1 mile. Wilbo leads contenders after a strong Improvocator showing, while Feminies look poised to challenge on Wednesday. Maliessi and Yedmurh face penalties and lingering fatigue after recent races.
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Wilbo
Feminies
Maliessi
Nice
Yedmurh
Nauru Shelled in Early Friday Attack
Nauru Buildings and plants damaged after an enemy raider shelled the island northeast of Brisbane. No casualties reported. Prime Minister Me TG Monshenp stated the attack, carried out under a Japanow and Japanese colon Neura, was defended against and must be met under the terms of the League of Nations, as administered.
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Newre
Brisbane
Neura
Uch
Mentenaalt
Euloury
Apple and Pear Acquisition Sparks Farmer Rebellion
A 1940 debate in the House of Representatives reveals anger over the Apple and Pear Acquisition Board. Growers, facing forced pricing and market controls, refuse to deliver fruit, many abandon orchards, and storekeepers report reduced demand amid protests and penalties. The speech by Labour member de Breen highlights public condemnation and fear for growers’ losses.
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Tex
House of Representatives
J. Breen
Calare
de Breen
Labour
Calere
Represental
Tor Harker
Archie Cameron
Leon
Apple and Pear Acquisition Board
Tangrov
Ballarat
Polluca
Pat Roddy's Court House Hotel Special Advertised
Followers of Pat Roddy claim the Court House Hotel special yields consistent wins and profits. The piece touts guaranteed returns from a miswritten betting scheme with instructions to follow “stigmentioma” for sure outcomes and repeated wins in a dubious context.
Fat Roddy's Court House XXX Super Special Selection
Fat Roddy presents a special event in the court house lineup titled XXX Super Special Selection. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a notable entertainment showcase with local interest and regional participation.
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FAT Roddy's Court House
Hew Process Siphaead Baee
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Apple and Pear
Roddy
Pat Roddy
Court Mouse Hotel
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Inky
Rimveil
Malagigt
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Ona
Peices
Atndy
Hay
Court House
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Epirita
Court House Hotel
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Court
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Neures
Wonieen
Wellagton
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Balanc Ia
Waterey
Well
Hank
Dan V. Roddy
Dunedoo
Fred Cfa
Waneswella Raad
Tmat
O. L. Milling & CO
Dunedon
Macquarie
Parthers
Sprine
Acilin Lotter
Hove
Burch
Vatican City
Gunner George Ale
Joan Blondell
Mayfair
Preston Foster
Lynn
BARI
George O'Brien
Gringo
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