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GENERAL
ITALIAN FORCES ROUTED IN Parliament Wants An Early THE FIERCEST BATTLE OF THE PRINCE Debate On War: Production OF WALES To Be Further Speeded Up?
ABYSSINIAN CAMPAIGN
REMNANT OF DUKE OF AOSTA'S
· ARMY FLEEING FOR DESSIE:
SEVERE ENEMY LOSSES
ON THE DESSIE ROAD. Apr. 25 (Reuter)-After the fiercest battle of the entire Abyssinian.campaign, South African troops barricades have routed the Italian forces holding the mountain before Dessle, 140 miles north-east of Addis Ababa, where the making a materity of the Duke of Aosta's scattered forces are last stand.
SUPER-BATTLESHIP FOR ROYAL NAVY LONDON, April 25 (Reuter) have just inspected the Prince of Wales, Great Britain's second new super-battleship to be com- pleted since the war began and now : added to the Navy, writes Reuter's Special correspondent.
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LONDON, April 25 (Renter)The British Parliament wants an early full-dress debate on the war situation. That was made clear in the House of Commons yesterday. Three major points. are exercising the minds of members of Parliament. 1
They are: Firstly, did Mr." Eden's tour of the Balkans achieve all that was possible: Secondly, is fresh blood wanted in the Government; Thirdly, is production sufficiently keyed up to the tempo of totalitarian war,
The former War Minister. Mr., Winterton drew attention to the Leslie Hore-Belisha, today led aforthcoming debate in the Austra- She is one of the world's most demand for an early statement by lan Parliament and thought that most unfortunate 11 - formidable fighting units, and has Mr. Eden so that the House could it was The South Africans have taken many prisoners and have in-
been made virtually unsinkable form an opinion on the diplomatic formation was given in another ficted very heavy casualties on the enemy. Now warplanes of
by sub-divisioning of the Interior, and strategic decisions leading up country which was not available in
Djam- to the
present situation in the Britain, the South African Air Force are swarming like angry, bees over
by watertight bulk-heads.
Balkans.
The Prime Minister repiled that the frantically retreating. Italians, who are racing back through a
age can thus be quickly isolated. mountain pass towards Dessie. Evidently they hope that the
Such is the present speed
The debate will necessarily in it would be an innovation for us to road blocks behind them will afford them a respite.
technical advance in the British clude the question that is troubling say that we must necessarily have It is not yet clear whether the Navy that the new ship has several Australia. But the debate will not a debate on the same day as Aus- ehemy will now rally his shattered
new devices additional to those in come until the present Balkan sit-tralis: that it would, in a sense, intrusion upon the Domi- forces for another stand before the King George V, her sister ship, uation has ben clarified and state, be an
The Emperor, Haile Selassie's although only a short time separments can be made without detri-nlon's separate independent rights. ment to the military situation. Nevertheless, there was obvious Abyssinian patriot forces operating ates their completion dates.
Inconvenience in debates being held DECK ARMOUR.
INDUSTRIAL CONSCRIPTION with the Scuth African troops
piecemeal Each of her gun turrets weighs On production, there is growing
We were in the closest touch have now cut the road to the Red Sea port of Assab and are also more than many a small warship. doubt about the wisdom of the cons with Dominion Governments of ANZACS IN GREECE preventing the enemy retreat into Her big guns, if fired simultane-tinued resistance of the Labour Australia, New Zealand: Canade LONDON, April 25 (Reuter) Danakil Should they turn to the nusly, could deliver 15,500 lbs of Minister, Mr. Ernest Bevin, to any~ land South Africa The Anzacs of the last war and of north along the road to Asmara. (shell. The six forward guns alone thing that could be called industrial would be made, as far as possible,
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EPIC STRUGGLE OF
ago
Dessie.
and an effort
conscription.
without the slightest prejudice tu the present conflict were linked in the Italian will run up against the can fire 9.630 lbs.
The thickness of the deck ar- British and Imperial forces under
There is also an increasing de-independent or separate action. to the news yesterday in an associa-General Platt, who are pressing mout is a secret but it is calculated mand in the House for a really arrange these debates. tion not dissimilar in atmosphere south after their victory at Keren, to resist very heavy bombs. small War Cabinet not necessarily In the meantime, Mr. Churchili and achievement
CLIMAX OF BATTLE
I salled in the ship during her selected from the present Cabinet was informed that the Australian Twenty-six years
it was
The battle before Dessie, which trials. Her speed is another secret personages, which would have pow Parliament was unlikely to assem- Gallipoll, today it is Greece.
It Gallipoli was a
the comfort of officers and men has clear, cut fashion than is the case fure of an adventure just as unique head of a gorge running like a been well considered. The former in some Government departments in military history as military knife cut into the west wall of the have cabins fitted with running hot opinion thought it hopeless, the valley.
The South Africans foundatid cold water. built-in electric Australian Acting Prime Minister. the enemy sitting 6,000 feet up on fires and furniture. Mr. Fadden, has seen in Greece the the mountain heights and grimly
glorious fat. reached its climax on Wednesday but it is around 30 knots. The 'er to have things done in a more ble before the first week in Mar.
afternoon, was fought near
inst stages of a very gallant rear-pouring a hail of machine-gun HUGE GERMAN
the ARMY REPORTED
guard action no less worthy than bullets and mortar and artillery Gallipon
fire at the attacking force. Observers in London have not
Men from Natal climbed failed to notice how the epic mountains on the right flank to struggle and the stern tasks ahead dislodge the Bersaglier: and other IN N. AFRICA A move towards an Empire-wide
EMPIRE DEBATES
AUSTRALIAN STATEMENT SYDNEY, April 25 (Reuter)..... at presen
Despite the Anzacs heroism and No drastic change in the present the enemy's heavy losses, there is governmental team is ever discuss-
no ground for hoping that the ed among Parlamentarians with-
fighting in Greece can take a turn out the name of Mr. David Llove to our advantage, declared Mr. A George coming up and his name 'sw. Fadsen., Acting Prime Minis- once again being freely mentioned. ter, in a statement to the press
yesterday
"We are seeing the last stagės.or seemed to have diverted Australian Italian units Later troops from
synchronisation of Parliamentary a very gallant rearguard action"' NEW YORK, Apr. 26 (Reuter-debates on the war was made in he added. discussions from points of pune-Transvaal on the left flank mop-
another the House of Commons, yesterday. Mr. Fadden concluded with an tulio to more vital considera-ped up Italian artillery and obser- The Nazis have moved
motorised division to Tripoll with- tions of their future exort, and vation posts.
When Mr. Winston Churchill was appeal to sink any political differ- For two hours. the fight raged in last week, according to the mi-announcing the forthcoming Par-ences and solidarity.
dispose of forces and Mr. Menzie's Anzac Day Message bitterly. Then the Italians broketary commentator of the news-lamentary programme and left the strength in such a way as to pru- from London to Australia closed and fled.
paper PM quoting "previously un date for a war debate oper. Lord 'vide the maximum var effort. on the high note that the Anzac Reinforcements arriving from published information."
He estimates the Germans now forces be given the undivided sup- Dessie found their comrades in port that was owed them on their head-long flight, and promptly have a total of two sacrifices. Mr. Fadden's message Joined in the scramble. on much the satne lines in Austra- lla, appealed for the sinking of all political differences...
panzer and four motorised divisions in North
at
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Africa with anti-aircraft troops, NAIROBI, Apr. 25 (Reuter)-Re- and puts the strength of the Ger- porting that British troops have man Army in North Africa forced the enemy's forward de-between 85.000 and 90,000 men, fences in the Dessle sector, an The commentator adds that the Termnants of Marshal Graziani's
LIGHTNING TOUR omcial communique says:
OF INDIA'S DEFENCES
"The latest reports state that the army is believed to total 50.000 enemy is retreating and as usual men.
is covering his withdrawal with ex-
Lensive demolitions.
Notable
Leaders Exchange Anzac Day Messages
LONDON, April 25 (Renter)-Inspiring messages in connex- fon with the observance of Antac Day on April 25 have been exchanged by notable Amac leaders of the last war. The most outstanding of these was that sent by the much-idolised leader. Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who is known to all "Diggers" as |:"Birdie."
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In a message to Mr. A. W Fadden, Acting Australian Prime
In the Neghellt sector, the post-CABLE NEWS Minister, he said: "Anzac Day this year will, I know, bring with it
SIMLA, Apr. 25 (Reuter) - The tion remains unchanged. Further Commander-in-Chief, Ideut-Gen-west, our troops have occupied eral Sir Claude" Auchinleck, has] Mail, the centre of the Merille just completed a lightning tour tribes, who welcomed them.
Jamrud and Ladikoval, where be Inspected the fortified heights. of which a typical, example is the
Spinatsuka Peak: 5,000 feet high,
dominating the whole of Khyber and giving a commanding view far into Afghanistan.
the
in detail by the officers concerned. by the Air Ministry.
His Excellency also flew to Thal.
Kurram Piquet and received
IN BRIEF
LONDON, April 25 (Reuter
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to my old comrades some mixed feelings-feelings of intense and mast justifiable pride at the truly magnificent work carried out with almost incredible success by our new Australlani Imperial Force comrades-and anxiety on the part of those who have near relations once more fo close touch with the treacherous Enemy
0% the North-Western Frontier "In all sectors, the patriot forces An Admiralty communique areas bordering southeastern. "Ar-are carrying out most useful opera-nounces that the British ghanistan, doing considerable dis- tions by harassing the rear ele-marine Urge torpedoed and sunk a
"We are told that we are fight-magnificently carrying on the An tance by air.
ments of the enemy and cutting heavily laden oil tanker of overing to maintain democracy in the zac tradition of supreme courage in 2,000 tons which was endeavouring face of a cruel and entirely un- the face of odds, and Australia's From Peshawar, he went to lines of communication."
to run the blockade.
justifiable attack on it by the history is enriched by your deeds. KENT BOMBED
MANILA, Apr. 25 Reuter-Tau Totalitarian Powers, but it goes Accept for yourself congratulations Bombs dropped in Kent early yes-passed the Allen Registration Bill, brutal attacks of paganism which Forces in the Middle East).
LONDON, Apr 25 (Reuter-Legislative Assembly here yesterday much deeper than that. We are on your appointment (as Deputy upholding Christianity from the Commander-in-Chief of British Our aircraft. causing few casualties and merits. terday morning by single enemy rejecting all liberalising
would set up Adolf Hitler in the great confidence in you has been The measure requires the
are all damaged not extensive, is all the finger-prints of each alien resident place of a dethroned Christ, That more than justified. We In these fortified zones,
we will never tolerate or permit. grateful to you." enemy activity over this country and a fee of ten nesos. scheme of defence was explained during daylight yesterday reported
"Accept my devout and sincerest
MR. MENZIEN wishes to LOYANG, April 25 (Central)--In
my old comrades for Mr. Menzies has cabled to Mr. the recapture on April 22 of Chang-that complete victory which I have Fadden: "Please convey to the 50 miles southwest of Kohat, and MANILA. Apr. 25 (Reuter) The chleyu southeast of Hsiahsten at at the least doubt will be ours, Australian people on this anniver viewed the fortifications from United States troop transport Re- the foot of the Chungtias Mountam even though very great difficulties sary of Anzac Day that I am proud public, which arrived here three range in southern Shansi, Chinese and steep roads may be before us, to be able, as Prime Minister, to days ago with more
nation than 2.000 troops inflicted over 100 casualties May God bless the people of Aus share the emotions of a troops, sailed for an unknown des-on the Japanese and captured
tralla through everything."
which remembers with pride not tination. It is believed that the large war booty Including two me-
FADDEN'S REPLY
only the great service of the Aus- vessel will call at Davao and load a dium-size cannona, dozens of rifles.
Acknowledging Lord Birdwood's tralians in the last war but the cargo of hemp."
and other arma"
Tessage, Mr. Fadden cabled:magnificent devotion of our men "Many thanks for your telegram in this war. We must all try to which has been communicated to be worthy of their sacritice. We the Federal President of the Rojowe to our fighting men all our turned Soldiers' League (veterans support and our undivided efforts.” of the last war). Your old com- Bir Alexander Godley, Comman- rades will, I am sure, greatly ap der-in-Chief of the New Zealand preciate your confidence that comExpeditionary Force in the last [plete victory for the Empire cause war has telegraphed to General In the present conflict will be Blamey: "May victory reat with you achieved in spite of many great and your gallant troops in the grim difficulties and anxieties,"
struggle which you are waging on. Lord Birdwood also telegraphed Anzac anniversary. to Leut.-General Sir Thomas Blamey, G.O.C, of the AIF. In the
description of the scheme of de fence.
From Thai, he flew to Kohat, where be met officers of the RAF at their Kohat Headquarters, He also inspected a unit of the Ob- server Corps.
CANADIAN WAR OUTPUT
TORONTO, Apr 25 (Reuter)- Canada's aircraft orders for 1941 were approximately $100,000,000, stated the Home Minister of Muni- tions in an interview here yester- day,
He added: "New plants open- ing for production are increasing steadily. We are doing all right now, We have managed to iron out a lot of our transport dificulties and within the next few months. our plants will be turning out fin- | mense quantities of war supplies. "Even now they are turning out thousands of tons of subplies ****
LONDON, April 26 (Reuter)— Herr Hitler yesterday at his head- quarters received the Hungarian Regent Admiral Horthy, who later returned to Budapest, says the official German news agency,
THE WOMAN WHO TALKS FROM LONDON TO THE FAR EAST
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This photograph shows Winifred Holmes who gives the B.B.C. weekly newsletter in Eqglish for the Far East Wilfred Holmes was born in London 37 years seo, the daughter of an Indian Cixit Sex- vant of the Madras Presidenoy.
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Middle East: "I am indeed gollant- ed to know that our old Anzac Corps has again been formed as
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such. Please give kind greetings LONDON, April 25 (Reuter)- and every possible good wish for Bulgarian troops have occupied the greatest successes to one and almost the whole or Thrace be all in the great old Corps through tween the River Maritza on the out whatever may be before you Turkish frontler and the River You can never fall."
Strums in the west, according to Australia's Prime Minister, Mr. a Sofia despatch quoted by the R. G. Menzles, now engaged in the official German news agency..
of Districts of the first one closing stages of his mission i London, cabled General Blamey: Yugoslavian Macedonia are also "On the anniversary of Anzac stated to be tri the course of a Day, I send gratings to gu sed eunstion. Inside the towns Of your gallant mén. You före 11 Prilep and Alen
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