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  2. ENEMY AGAIN ATTACKS TOBRUK

    “The enemy yesterday again made determined efforts against the defences around Tobruk” [?] a communique issued by [?] ...

    Article : 135 words
  3. OFFICIAL STATEMENT

    There was little authoritative British news regarding the situation in Iraq available in London early on Sunday morning. Most reports emanated from Iraqian sources or the Axis wireless. It was officially stated in London that a clash had occurred in ...

    Article : 503 words
  4. TWO DESTROYERS AND FOUR TRANSPORTS LOST

    The Admiralty has revealed that two destroyers and four transports were sank during the evacuation from Greece, but only one transport was carrying troops. A communique containing the announcement states: “After ...

    Article : 288 words
  5. FOR THE GUNS OF LONDON

    German night raiders against London are met by an anti-aircraft barrage of such intensity that they are forced to fly at heights from which accurate target-bombing is impossible. London gunners are seen here setting the fuses of 3.7 shells in readiness for the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 57 words
  6. South Africa To Participate To Full Extent Of Resources

    The Prime Minister (General Smuts) announced in Parliament today that the Government had agreed that South African troops ...

    Article : 74 words
  7. Australians Arrive In Fantastic Fleet With Life Jackets Lashed Around Their Waists

    Stumbling with utter weariness, their faces grimy with grease and oil and five days’ beards, Australians poured tack through the port on to the island of Crete on the first stage of their return from Greece. Some wore hits of sailors’ uniforms, others no clothing, except life jackets lashed around their wasists. Many were without boots, and had stripes of blanket tied to their feet. ...

    Article : 689 words
  8. ARREST OF SHIP’S CAPTAIN

    The police arrested Captain Raguzin, of the Italian ship Teresa, who was taking refuge here, for an attempt to incite mutiny among the ...

    Article : 123 words
  9. Police Sergeant In Hospital After Being Severely Attacked

    Sergeant O’Brien, of the Williamstown police station, sustained a broken nose and severe facial lacerations when he was attacked by three young ...

    Article : 56 words
  10. HARDENING ITS POLICY

    A detailed new programme dealing with the new phase of the world situation has been drafted by the Government and sent to the Emperor for ...

    Article : 113 words
  11. Blind Man Dies From Injuries Received In Accident

    Knocked down by a taxi at the corner of Victoria Parade and Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, on Saturday night, A. J. Bunting (75), of George Street, ...

    Article : 50 words
  12. R.A.F. OVER GERMANY

    The R.A.F. carried out a successful and heavy attack on Hamburg, Emden and Rotterdam on Friday night. At Hamburg extensive damage was ...

    Article : 39 words
  13. Victory Parade In Athens

    The Berlin radio announced that German troops with Italian detachments field a victory parade in Athens last night, taking ...

    Article : 40 words
  14. Striking Tribute To Women Of Britain

    Broadcasting the “Sunday Post-script” over the B.B.C. to the women of England, Mr. Menzies said: “Our enemy has abandoned ...

    Article : 302 words
  15. 200,000 Petrol Drums Wanted

    The Defence Department requires 200,000 drums of a capacity of 44 gallons each to store petrol in country strategic centres, and a manager of ...

    Article : 90 words
  16. Mr. Willkie Favors Outright U.S. Convoys

    Mr. [?] Willkie has informed President Roosevelt that he favors outright United Slates naval convoys to Britain instead of the ...

    Article : 123 words
  17. Doorkeeper Loses Eye In Struggle

    When he refused to admit a soldier, who wanted beer, to the Greek Club on Saturday night, Con Perdikoris (32), doorkeeper, of Rathdown ...

    Article : 78 words
  18. MERSEYSIDE SUFFER AGAIN

    Enemy aircraft re-attacked Merseyside on Saturday night. The attack was very heavy and reports indicate that casualties are likely to be large. ...

    Article : 199 words
  19. Scuttlers Are Warned

    The Admiralty has radioed the warning to German ship scuttlers that British warships, may make to them. The signal is W.B.A. meaning “Don’t ...

    Article : 61 words
  20. National Govt. Imperative For All-Out War Effort

    There was no member of the Federal Cabinet who would not be prepared to stand down immediately to assist in the formation of a National ...

    Article : 217 words
  21. HOW IT WILL HELP

    Shot down over the south coast of England, this German [?] funds for the purchase of a [?] the German [?] to its English showp[?]ace. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 35 words
  22. FLASH-BACK

    LONDON, May 5, 1940. — The Sunday papers reflect the Empire’s interest in the Parliamentary debates on Tuesday and ...

    Article : 120 words
  23. SEVENTEEN WORDS OF COMFORT

    “Blessed [?] my [?] which [?] ...

    Article : 4 words
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