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MALAYA DEFENCE

POWERFUL AUSTRALIAN REINFORCEMENTS

LARGEST SINCE OUTBREAK OF WAR. JAPAN DENIES TENSION WITH RUSSIA. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) LONDON, August 15. It is officially staled in Singapore that powerful forces of Australian army reiforeeinents have arrived. They are described as the largest since 1 he outbreak of the war. The Tokio correspondent of the United Press of America says it is confirmed that clashes on the ManchukuoSoviet border have been continuing, but they have been fewer. It will be possible to complete the scheduled demarcation soon, signifying good relations between Japan and Russia. The spokesman of the Japanese Cabinet Information Board. Mr Ishii, today declared that Japan’s relations with the Soviet were cordial and that his Government had made no demands on Russia.

A Chungking War Office spokesman said today that Japan would restrict the entrance of foreigners into Manchukuo, starting on Monday. The implied object was to prevent the leakage of military information. The Chinese military spokesman said Japan had ordered four mechanised regiments to Manchukuo. It is stated in Singapore that whatever Japan tries to do, the present tension cannot last much longer. Thailand’s attitude in the last few days is stated to have stiffened.

It was announced in Tokio that a national sales tax. called a consumption tax will be imposed on October 1 on liquors, sugar, textiles, refreshments, amusements, and luxuries, including jewellery. The authorities said that the measure is designed to absorb purchasing power.

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Hononga pūmau ki tēnei tūemi

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Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 August 1941, Page 5

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Tapeke kupu
239

MALAYA DEFENCE Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 August 1941, Page 5

MALAYA DEFENCE Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 August 1941, Page 5

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