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Communication With Crete

The postal authorities announce that telegraphic communication is now restored with Crete to which place telegrams may be accepted at rates shown in guide. Messages must be in French or any of the nine public codes authorised for use in. overseas telegrams. In communication with Rumania, deferred and letter telegrams are not to be accepted at present. The Teutoberg-er Wald Mention in the cable news recent, iy of the British 2nd Army drive through the Teutobergcr Wald recalls one of the first and greatest of German, victories 1936 years ago. The Roman Army, commanded by Varus ; was ambushed and destroyed in the almost impenetrable forest t and it is said that the Emperor Augustus when he heard the news battered his head against the Avail and cried: "Varus,, give me back 1113* legions." Varus killed himself.

Ropes of Glass Ropes of glass, with a strength eight times greater than that ol steel are being used by the Royal Navy. With these ropes Britain's latest battleship was brought to a stop after her launching by Princess Elizabeth. Fibrous glass is being put to. many other uses. In a factory at Glasgow woven glass that Avill not stain or fgdc is being made into many things in the home, including curtains and upholstery. As soon as certain technical difficulties have been overcome it will be used for clothing. The fabric is knotproof fireproof and motli-proof.

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https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/BPB19450427.2.41

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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 68, 27 April 1945, Page 8

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236

Communication With Crete Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 68, 27 April 1945, Page 8

Communication With Crete Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 68, 27 April 1945, Page 8

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