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  2. DEFENCE OF JAVA

    Bandoeng, March 3.—A communique issued by headquarters states:—"In none of the three regions of Java where the enemy landed troops during the night of Saturday and Sunday has he succeeded in advancing after the infiltrations which were carried out during the ...

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  3. DEFENCE OF BURMA

    Rangoon, March 3.—An army communique states:—"There were skirmishes at Waw, 15 miles north-west of Pegu, on the Sittang front. ...

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  4. EAST INDIES COMMAND

    Bandoeng, March 3—The unified command's departure was announced in the Java press on Friday, but, out of concern for the staff's safety, we ...

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  5. U.S. AERIAL VICTORY

    Washington, March 3.—A successful engagement in which United States warships and aircraft, for the loss of two planes, shot down 16 Japanese ...

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  6. LIBYAN CAMPAIGN

    Cairo, March 3.—The first party from a desert patrol, which set out on December 25, returned to the forward area on January 10 and reported the ...

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  7. R.A.F. RAIDS PARIS

    London, March 4.—It is stated authoritatively that the R.A.F. on Tuesday night bombed the Renault works at Billancourt, France, known ...

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  8. Heavy Casualties Reported

    London, March 4.—The Vichy radio says that the R.A.F. last night bombed aerodromes and factories on the western outskirts of Paris. ...

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  9. R.A.F Activity

    Cairo, March 3.—An R.A.F. communique states:—"There was increased enemy activity on Monday in the forward areas. Our fighters carried out ...

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  10. Pacific Commander-in-Chief

    London, March 3.—The New York correspondent of the "Daily Express" says that General MacArthur is likely to become General Wavell's successor ...

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  11. Food for Greece

    London, March 3.—The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare, Mr. Dingle Foot, in the House of Commons, said Britain ...

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  12. Britain's Food Supply

    London, March 3.—Major Lloyd George, introducing the Ministry of Food estimates in the House of Commons, said that the loss of food as a ...

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  13. Dutch Indies Army

    London, March 3.—Dutch circles in London state that the Dutch Indies regular army totals 50,000 men, 20,000 of whom are Dutchmen. There are ...

    Article : 133 words
  14. FIGHTING IN JAVA

    Bandoeng, March 4.—It is authoritatively stated that the main destructions in Java had now taken place, but it is emphasised that no food stocks ...

    Article : 300 words
  15. Rome Report

    London, March 3.—A Rome communique states:—"There was normal advanced patrol activity on both sides in Cyrenaica. ...

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  16. Stalin's Message to the Pope

    London, March 3.—The Rome radio states that a long personal message, signed "Stalin," arrived for the Pope a few days ago. Vatican quarters are ...

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  17. Raid on Suez Canal Area

    Cairo, March 4.—Night fighters shot down two Heinkels in the raid on the Suez Canal area. ...

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  18. Java's Requirements

    London, March 3.—The Dutch Minister for Colonies, M. Peekema, said to-day that in addition to aeroplanes, it was absolutely essential for Java's ...

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  19. ANOTHER ESTIMATE OF CASUALTIES

    Vichy, March 4.—The latest estimate is that more than 600 were killed in the R.A.F. raid on Paris last night. ...

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  20. French Ship Torpedoed

    London, March 3.—It is reported from Vichy that the French merchantman, P.L.M. 20, carrying phosphates, was torpedoed by a submarine "which ...

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  21. German Reprisals

    London, March 3.—From Paris the German military authorities have announced that 20 Communists and Jews will be shot as reprisals for the ...

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  22. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE

    London, March 4—It is authoritatively stated that the raid against Paris was highly successful. A large part of the works are on an island in the ...

    Article : 113 words
  23. Rioting in Amsterdam

    London, March 4.—The Moscow radio says that a state of siege has been declared in Amsterdam, following a series of anti-German demonstrations. Many ...

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  24. Single-Handed Invasion

    London, March 3.—The "Daily Mail" reports that a London boy, aged 15, who stole from a Home Guard a tommy-gun and 100 rounds of ...

    Article : 197 words
  25. Aircraft for Java

    London, March 4.—It is learned authoritatively that large numbers of aircraft have been sent to the Far East and that reinforcements ...

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  26. Conduct of the War

    London, March 3.—The "Nineteenth Century" in a leading article strongly criticises the Government and demands that General Wavell be given a ...

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  27. Britain's Bombing Policy

    London, March 4.—The pounding of the war factories in the Paris area may mean that Britain's bombing policy has changed. Sir Stafford Cripps hinted ...

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  28. Wavell in India

    London, March 3.—The Delhi radio states that General Sir Archibald Wavell is already in India. He has not yet taken over from General Hartrey. ...

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  29. Stubborn Fighting

    Bandoeng, March 4.—The only reports to-day's communique contains about the fighting in Java's invasion areas is that Netherlands East Indies ...

    Article : 275 words
  30. Japanese Reports

    London, March 3.—The Paris radio quotes a Tokio report that the defenders of Java have made contact with the bulk of the Japanese forces. ...

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  31. Change of Command

    Bandoeng, March 3.—All the leading Netherlands East Indies papers have commented editorially on the departure of General Wavell. The papers ...

    Article : 308 words
  32. Raid on Calais Area

    London, March 3.—The R.A.F. is believed to have heavily attacked the invasion coast of France, concentrating on the Calais area, to-night. A large ...

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  33. Offensive Against Germany

    London, March 3.—It is authoritatively stated that Britain intends to resume the bombing offensive against Germany on the largest possible scale ...

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  34. A Radio Offensive

    Sydney, March 4.—A radio offensive by Australia against Japan was urged to-day in an address to the Millions Club by Dr. Lloyd R. Coleman ...

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  35. BLACK MARKETERS DENOUNCED

    London, March 3.—Members of the House of Commons following Major Lloyd George, joined in a chorus of denunciation against black marketers ...

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  36. Queen Wilhelmina's Broadcast

    London, March 3.—Queen Wilhelmina, broadcasting to Holland, said:—"We all pay homage to the brilliant feats of our navy in the Dutch East ...

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  37. Coalmines and Factories

    London, March 4.—It is authoritatively stated that the R.A.F. severely damaged coal mines and factories in Belgium and Northern France, which ...

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  38. The Pope's Birthday

    London, March 3.—The Paris radio reports that the Vatican buildings were beflagged on Monday for the Pope's birthday, also the anniversary of his ...

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  39. South African Defences

    Cape Town, March 3.—Field-Marshal Smuts, in a speech in the Assembly, said that the Japanese drive westwards does not make it necessary to bring ...

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  40. Japanese Air Bases

    Bandoeng, March 3.—Unofficial Dutch sources reported that the Japanese had succeeded in establishing emergency bases in Java which Allied ...

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  41. Village Life Goes On

    Bandoeng, March 3.—Everyday life is going on in a small hamlet less than 30 miles behind the West Java front. Women walk with prams and children ...

    Article : 125 words
  42. Civilians Clothing

    London, March 3.—Sir Thomas Barlow, director-general of civilian clothing, has announced that buttons are disappearing from men's sleeves and ...

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  43. PENALTY FOR PROFITEERS

    London, March 3.—The evening newspapers report that amendments to the defence regulations provide for 10 years or more imprisonment, also ...

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  44. Air Raid on Bandoeng

    London, March 4.—The Tokio radio states that Japanese bombers attacked Bandoeng at 7.50 last evening. (By special arrangement, Reuter's world ...

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  45. Commander of British Forces

    London, March 3.—Major-General H. D. W. Sitwell commands the British forces in Java which, it is authoritatively stated are not large. ...

    Article : 59 words
  46. AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS

    Except where otherwise designated, the overseas intelligence published in the "Kalgoorlie Miner" is transmitted to Australia by the Australian Associated Press from its ...

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