AIF casualties in Malaya were 1,187, Including 183 deaths. Announcing this on Saturday, Mr. Forde, Army Minister, said it was ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Mon 9 Feb 1942, Page 3
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