Army of Nile presses on after Benghazi breakthrough
British forces push toward the Sidra line after the Benghazi capture. The advance averages eight miles daily across Libyan terrain, as thousands of Italian prisoners are gathered. The Desert Campaign remains concentrated in supply lines, with five Italian divisions left and water strictly rationed.
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Gwie
Sidra
Army of the Nile
Libya
Wavell
Sidi Beran
Sollum
Gratiani
Bardia
Yole
Surpry
Tobruk
Berghazi
Stra
Ti Ja
Sume
Tamke
Lortice
Atheve
Tkwan
Cairo 1
Shakespeare trophy bowls clash ends 21 to 17 win for Preston
In the Wal ington Club Shake sphere trophy rounds Jim Preston defeats Frank Bathe 21 to 17 after a tight start. A Brown beats D Gibson 31 to 40, and T N Ay Hime over Stan Job, as the third round and the A and B grade first rounds near finish. Country Week Week begins with Austin Cup soon.
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Anishes
Jim Preston
Frank Bathe
Wilmat
Preston
A. Brown
D. Gibson
Steve. Brown
Sbeoh
Mary
Browm
T. N. Ay Hime
Wer
Stan Job
Shakespeare Trphy
Wellington
Woman saved after 70ft cliff fall at Dover ledge
Hundreds watched as a woman teetered on a rock ledge at Dover. Constable Butcher crawled along the narrow face to reach her, and with the help of others hauled the couple to safety. She was treated for facial injuries and a potential nose fracture at St Vincent's Hospital.
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Dover
St.” Vincent's Hospital
Butcher
Polles Jaw
St. Vicent’s Hospital
Parliament to Adjourn Over Easter in Federal Session
A report indicates the Federal Parliament will adjourn over Easter with a full session to resume shortly after. The duration and exact dates remain to be finalized, but the plan is to pause legislative business for the holiday period. The move aims to allow Members to participate in Easter observances while awaiting the next agenda.
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Sydney
Weekend Cottage Death Noted In North Sydney
A North Sydney report states that an individual known as W. died at a weekend cottage. Authorities indicate the death occurred due to natural causes and that the person had habitually spent weekends at the location.
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Sydney
Ns.w
North Way
Bombardment Report Thins Genoa as British Fleet Attacks
The British Admiralty announced attacks on Genoa by the Mediterranean fleet under Vice Admiral Sommerville. About 300 tons of shells were dropped on the Italian port city, with casualties and damage reported.
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Genoa
Mediterranean
Sommerville
Workers Federation Leader Speaks of War Support Amid Hard Times
Melbourne report notes Mr Holloway MP addressing Arms Explosives and Munit Ion Workers Federation members. He says Australian workers back the government's war effort and will oppose Fascism, but warn that living conditions have deteriorated since late November.
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Melbourne
Holloway
Arms, Explosives and Munition Workers Federation
British PM warns of possible German expedition from Genoa
The morning report notes the Prime Minister stating a German expedition may have sailed from Genoa soon. It also highlights the British Navy delivering decisive blows that have demoralised the attacker.
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