GAINS ON MOROTAI
.SYDNEY, September . 18. /he American ' invaders 61 Morotai Island, in the Halmahera group have achieved their immediate objectives. They have advanced well inland and hold a strong perimeter forward of proposed aerodrome and naval base sites. Reinforcements are still streamtioi.^ep'orTelolll7 °PP°Si" The Japanese position in the Halmaheras is considered hopeless. Eleven miles of sea separate the Americans on Morotai from the Japanese forces oS the mam island. With a fleet of badges now hidden at Halmahera the enemy boops may essay a night crossing to g l}° gn£-s Wlth the Americans. Meanwhile, the work of preparing a new Allied air base is proceeding . +JL Japan?se brPadcast stating that mos T£ eyac«ati *S Mindanlo, the most southerly O f the Philippine islands, is not regarded seriously £w al a n^ a-cArtll Ur's headquarters. Heavy anti-aircraft fire has been enEf e^ by Allied planes raiding Mindanao during the past few days.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 69, 19 September 1944, Page 4
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152GAINS ON MOROTAI Evening Post, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 69, 19 September 1944, Page 4
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