THE historic battle of Stalingrad has ended with complete victory for the Russians. Announcing the liquidation of the Germans encircled north of Stalingrad, a special Moscow communique, which describes the battle as one of the greatest in history, says that in the past two days 45,000 Germans were made prisoner, bringing the total since January 10 to 91,000. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 311 wordsAn Army casualty list issued at Hobart yesterday contained the names of six Tasmanians, all of infantry units. The list is: ...
Article : 113 wordsWEDNESDAY.—Allied air attacks in New Britain also indicate new enemy activity. Targets Were found for the first time at Lolabau Island, where a Liberator attacked an 8.000-ton vessel towing two barges. ...
Article : 262 wordsTHE Bishop of Tasmania (the Rt Rev Dr R. S. Hay) died in hospital in Melbourne yesterday. He was convalescing after an operation, but his condition changed for the worse a few days ago. The news of his death in Hobart yesterday brought ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 23 words"The Mercury" Special Service CANBERRA, Wednesday. IF the Federal Government proceeds with its plan to ...
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Article : 103 wordsMrs Catherine Stoner (71), of Lindisfame, slipped and fell last night, fracturing a thigh. She was admitted to the Royal Hobart Hospital. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 4 Feb 1943, Page 2
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