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Tag Archives: oil wells
3.5.41
The number evacuated from Greece is now estimated at 41-43,000 but it is stated that we had less men there than had been supposed, probably about 55,000. Casualties supposed to be 3,000, and prisoners presumably 7 or 8 thousand, which … Continue reading
Posted in Political, War-time
Tagged Australia, British government, evacuation, Germany, Greece, Iraq, oil wells, scruples, Spender, Turkey
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22.4.41
Have been 2 or 3 days at Wallington. Saturday night’s blitz could easily be heard there – 45 miles distant. Sowed while at Wallington 40 or 50 lb. of potatoes, which might give 200 or 600 lbs. according to the … Continue reading
