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SIEGE AWAITED.

GIBRALTAR PREPARED. j ————— i (Reod. 11 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 12.! The Leipzig radio states that Gib-| raltar is preparing for a siege. The' military have demolished several houses to facilitate defence, says the report, and two big transpoits entered the harbour with war materials and food. A British official wireless message says the War Office states: "Keports are' appearing in some foreign newspapers which exaggerate the effect of the recent air raids on Gibraltar. The truth is that damage has been negligible and casualties slight. j "Gibraltar Is prepared for any even- ! tualities and has ample resources of all! [kinds to meet them." I

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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 191, 13 August 1940, Page 8

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SIEGE AWAITED. Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 191, 13 August 1940, Page 8

SIEGE AWAITED. Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 191, 13 August 1940, Page 8

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