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Guinea Gold — Vol. 3, No. 218, Australian Edition
Monday, June 25, 1945
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Page 1
Richest Oilfields of Empire Held by 9th
Australia’s 9th Division captures the Seria oilfields in Borneo, the richest in the Empire, after burning demolitions were found still smouldering from the retreating Japanese.
Hirohito Orders Jap Nation “To Fight To Last”
The Emperor calls on the Japanese people to fight on despite the mass surrender of 5,000 troops on Okinawa in the past 24 hours.
Page 2
Cultural Centre for Sydney, Aim of N.S.W. Premier
Premier McKell proposes a state cultural centre with an opera house, public library and art gallery grouped near Martin Place.
Man Attacks Woman with Tomahawk
A local crime item from Newtown: a woman is struck in the head with a tomahawk during a household argument.
Page 3
Germans Made Fateful Mistake Over D-Day Invasion
Field-Marshal Keitel and Colonel-General Jodl tell Allied interrogators the German General Staff misjudged the time, place and strength of the Normandy invasion.
Proof of Hitler’s Death Is Claimed by Captured Nazis
Two members of Hitler’s personal staff claim he and Eva Braun both died in the Reich Chancellery in Berlin.
Page 4
England All Out, 286, in Second Test
Cricket result from Sheffield: England is bowled out for 286, with Australia replying at none for 23 wickets at the close of the first day.
British and U.S. Governments Will Recognise New Polish Cabinet
London and Washington agree to recognise the new Polish Provisional Government of National Unity once free elections are announced.
Soldiers Named in This Issue
- Bong, Richard
- Bradley, Omar
- Bors
- Devers, Jacob
- Jodl
- Keitel
- LeMay, Curtis
- Nimitz