Russian Winter Drive Pushes Deep Into Ukraine Front
Reporting across the front, Russian forces seize Pavlograd and Oboyan after encirclement battles while advancing toward the Smolensk Kharkov line. Orel to the Caucasus sees intensified fighting, thaw hints slow momentum but Moscow declares a persistent winter offensive progressing toward Rostov and four German bases.
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Opposition leader to probe air raid failure in Australia
Brisbane Monday report quotes Federal Opposition Leader Mr Fadden saying at the War Council he will ask why ack ack fire failed to bring down the enemy plane after it flew over Port Kemla and Sydney Friday night. He would question whether the army did all it could to prevent the plane escaping.
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Fadden
Youth 16 to face charge in attempted murder case
A 16 year old will be charged in the Children's Court today with the attempted murder of John Fullon 41, who remains in a critical condition after being found naked on a verandah in East Sydney. Two bullets were lodged in his abdomen.
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John Fullon
Sydney
Britain
Northampton
Wilhelmshaven Bombing Report By RAF Big Four-Engined Bombers
A RAF raid on Wilhelmshaven used 4000 lb bombs to hit the dock area. A Halifax pilot reports near daylight conditions, incendiaries burning along the docks, and industrial buildings alight. Night fighters contested the raid and at least one enemy Junkers 88 was shot down by a Lancaster crew.
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Halifax
Beveridge plan condemned as temporary plaster on evil
Sydney Monday. Colin Clark, economic adviser to the Queensland Government, told a Catholic University conference that the Beveridge plan and other social security forms are only temporary fixes for poverty and insecurity. He argued many proposals are disguising slavery and urged a future where every worker joins a trade union or association with broader responsibilities.
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Catholic University Societies’ Conference
Colin Clark
Queensland
Beveridge
Papua Holdings Permit Policy Clarified
The Commonwealth Government states that in specific cases plantation owners in Papua may return to work their holdings. It stresses that no general permission is granted for civilians to return to Papua.
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Papua
British Reinforcements Reach Americans in Tunisia Fight
Algeria reports British Guard units moved south to reinforce American forces in Tunisia. A brief clash at Shiba saw an enemy column withdrawn after six German tanks and six self propelled guns were knocked out. Allied positions in the Ousseltia Valley shifted westward while Keaserina saw a repelled attack. Paris radio notes Axis troops at the Algerian frontier as General Alexander assumes overall command with General Eisenhower in Tunisia.
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Algeria
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Keaserina
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Columbia Broadcasting System
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Einsenhower
Mareth Line Battle Opens as Eighth Army Advances
Cairo despatches report the Eighth Army preparing to strike the Mareth Line after pushing north from the southern Mareth end toward Madenine. Foum Tatahouine, the fort guarding the line’s southern bastion, is confirmed captured in official Cairo releases amid heavy fighting along the rugged front.
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Cairo
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London
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Boys Band Recital Draws Big Crowd in Cameron Park
A large public audience attended a Sunday recital by the Public School Boys Fife and Drum band in Cameron Park. Under Mr C Carrick’s direction the concert raised £2 8s for the Prisoners of War Fund despite dim lighting. Next Sunday’s performance is planned with better lighting and aims to attract even more listeners.
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Conda Forshi
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