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  2. SOLDIER TELLS OF FURIOUS GERMAN ATTACK

    ALLIED H.Q.—This is a common soldier's story of the first critical week of Marshal Rundstedt's offensive. It gives a better idea of the fury of the enemy's assault, the confusion which it causes in certain areas and the courage and tenacity of our overrun troops, than anything ...

    Article : 925 words
  3. MUST PLAN FOR TWO MORE YEARS OF WAR

    CANBERRA.—All the signs were that 1945 would be one of the most difficult years of the war, and little relief could expected from the stresses and strains that war had imposed upon the country, the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) said in a ...

    Article : 497 words
  4. SUCCESSFUL YOUTH CAMP AT THIRD BASIN

    During the Christmas and New Year holiday a Youth Camp, sponsored by Launceston Rotary, has been in joyful existence at the Third Basin. The pictures above show (left) the sleeping huts with accommodation for 46 and (right) further sleeping accommodation with the recreation. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 92 words
  5. Should Abandon False Optimism

    NEW YORK (A.A.P.).—The "New York Times" says in an editorial: "The sombre events on the Western Front have ...

    Article : 114 words
  6. Tragedy Averted in Crowded Theatre

    MELBOURNE.—Prompt action by Mr. Edward Lucas, film operator, Waverley St., Essendon, during a picture ...

    Article : 101 words
  7. Wynyard Axeman's Success

    When A. E. Matthews, of Wynyard. won the principal event—the Open £60 Handicap Foot Chop—at the Forest patriotic carnival on Saturday. he took ...

    Article : 295 words
  8. No Slackening of War Effort "For Few Years"

    OTTAWA (A.A.P.).—Australian Customs Minister (Sen. Keane) told a Press conference that the war against Japan "will go on a long time yet. Consequently no slackening of Australia's war effort is in prospect for a few years." ...

    Article : 156 words
  9. Earldom for Mr. Lloyd George

    LONDON (A.A.P.).—The British New Year's honour list is headed by the award of an earldom to Mr. David Lloyd ...

    Article : 607 words
  10. SOME FILIPINOS AIDING JAPS.

    LEYTE (A.A.P.).—Stating that evidence has been received of such activity, Gen. MacArthur has issued a proclamation that Filipinos guilty of ...

    Article : 104 words
  11. MINERS TAKE EXTRA HOLIDAY

    MELBOURNE —Wonthaggl miners reaffirmed yesterday at a small meeting a decision not to resume work until January 8. ...

    Article : 184 words
  12. SURPRISES FOR JAPANESE

    SYDNEY.—Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, C.-in-C. of Britain's Pacific Fleet, said at the week-end that he would go soon to ...

    Article : 147 words
  13. PIPED NEW YEAR IN

    MELBOURNE—Thousands thronged the city last night to see the New Year in. Probably the New Year spirit was best captured by about 100 ...

    Article : 249 words
  14. Public Want Fewer Car Gadgets

    NEW YORK (A.A.P.).—The Society of Automotive Engineers reports that a nation-wide survey of motorists' suggestions for post-war cars showed ...

    Article : 164 words
  15. Trotting DANBURY PARK HANDICAPS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 265 words
  16. Sheep Dog Trials

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  17. U.S. BUILDING MORE SHIPS

    WASHINGTON—In a surprise move which suggests that any thought of victory in Europe before late in 1945 has been scrapped, Mr. Byrnes, War ...

    Article : 200 words
  18. Petrol, Tyre Restrictions

    MELBOURNE.—"If further petrol and tyre restrictions are contemplated for 1945, more restrictions should be placed on private motorists and not ...

    Article : 266 words
  19. U.S. INTEREST IN AUSTRIA

    WASHINGTON (A.A.P.).—The U.S is moving toward sharing with Britain and Russia political control in Austria when it is liberated. ...

    Article : 115 words
  20. REST OF NEWS IN BRIEF

    MOSCOW (A.A.P.).—The Russian Government has handed over to the Bulgarian Government the former Regent, Prince Cyril, and other political leaders ...

    Article : 148 words
  21. WOOL GREASE FOR WAR

    LONDON—Hard upon the announcement in London by the chairman of the Australian Wool Board (Mr. Douglas T. Boyd) of possibilities for the ...

    Article : 311 words
  22. JOCKEYS SUSPENDED

    Two Jockeys. N. Wilson and It. Darke, were suspended from riding in races for two months for carelessness at Randwick on Saturday. The stewards after ...

    Article : 125 words
  23. Smashing Load on E-Boat Pens

    LONDON (A.A.P.).—Adopting a new technique Lancasters which were sent to Rotterdam to bomb E-boat and R-boat pens on Friday all unloaded ...

    Article : 88 words
  24. BIG DIVIDEND AT ADELAIDE

    ADELAIDE.—Ridden by R. Fleet, L. Lanius won the Seacliffe Handicap at" Morphettville on Saturday and returned a dividend of £350/9/- for £1 on the ...

    Article : 80 words
  25. FRENCH PURGE

    PARIS (A.A.P.).—The purge court on Friday passed sentence of death on Henri Beraud. journalist, for collusion with the enemy. ...

    Article : 153 words
  26. Work of Frigates

    LEYTE.—Australian-built frigates of the Royal Australian Navy are now acting as escort to convoys from New Guinea to the Philippines. These fast ...

    Article : 131 words
  27. SAYS CHINA MUST FIGHT HER OWN WAR

    CHUNGKING.—Emphasis upon the fact that the war in China ii China's war, and must be fought by her was laid by Major-General Wedemeyer, Commander-in-Chief of the United States forces in the China theatre, in the course of an interview here. The assistance the ...

    Article : 739 words
  28. EMPTY THREAT!

    LONDON—With the U.S Seventh Army, Lieutenant James Tower has supplied an interesting variant of the old gun story, "I didn't know it was ...

    Article : 91 words
  29. Radio War Against Japan

    HONOLULU (A.A.P.).—For the first time since the outbreak of war America is now able to send the Japanese citizen regular broadcasts on standard ...

    Article : 66 words
  30. Produce Trade YEAR'S POTATO EXPORTS

    Although exports of potatoes from the North-West Coast last year, totalling 1,835,051, were the heaviest on record they fall to indicate the full extent of ...

    Article : 145 words
  31. MINING

    C. J. WEEDON & CO. 35 St. John St., Sharebrokers, specialising in Industrial stocks, war bonds. Quotations supplied. Represented C'wealth. London and N.Z. ...

    Article : 24 words
  32. CALLS CHAPLIN MASTER OF SEDUCTIVE ART

    LOS ANGELES (A.A.P.).—Addressing the jury in the Barry-Chaplin case on Friday, Joan Barry's counsel, Mr. Joseph Scott, called Chaplin a master mechanic in the art of seduction and "a little runt of a Svengali." ...

    Article : 443 words
  33. FIJIAN GOLD MINES

    Plans for the further exploration of the ore bodies of the Emperor and Loloma mines, In which Tasmanian investors are interested are in course Of ...

    Article : 133 words
  34. THE WEATHER

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  35. TO-DAY'S SUMMARY

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 162 words
  36. SUNSHINE GOLD

    Destruction of all the New Guinea property of Sunshine Gold Development Ltd., and destruction or removal of all the plant, has been confirmed by an ...

    Article : 84 words
  37. INSPECTION OF NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS

    CANBERRA.—The Minister for the Navy (Mr. Makin) left Canberra yesterday morning on the first stage of a journey to Darwin, during which he ...

    Article : 90 words
  38. PRICE OF OILS CUT

    CANBERRA.—A reduction of half-penny a gallon in the price of lubricating oils., illuminating kerosene, power kerosene power distillate was announced ...

    Article : 40 words
  39. EGG PRICES RAISED

    CANBERRA.—Seasonal increases of Id and 2d a dozen in the maximum wholesale price of eggs will operate from to-morrow. New wholesale prices ...

    Article : 58 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 42 words
  41. HONOUR FOR MAILEY

    SYDNEY.—Former international cricket Arthur Mailey has been elected a member of Lords, all honour which is enjoyed by very few Australians. ...

    Article : 27 words
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