PALAU CAMPAIGN

Grey River Argus, 26 September 1944, Page 5

PALAU CAMPAIGN

JAPS TRY TO LEAVE PELELIU MARINES MAKE SMALL GAINS. (Rec. 9.55) WASHINGTON, Sept. 24. the Jananese attempted to reinforce their beleaguered troops at the northern end of Peleliu Island on Saturday, says a Pacific Fleet communique. The attempt was broken up. We sighted a of thirteen, barges and one motor sampan carrying men and equipment. These were immediately brought under fire by United States warships, some of which pushed through mined waters to a close range. A number of the barges were seen to explode. Later ten wrecked barges were counted on reefs north-eastwards of Peleliu. It is thought the remainder were sunk. A few of the enemy probably were able to swim ashore without equipment. A United States cruiser on of two camouflaged ships in Malaya Sunday carried out a bombardment harbour previously damaged by our aircraft. The cruiser scored at least one hit. Marines on Peleliu Island made small gains on their right and left flank. Mopping-up operations continue on Angaur.

ALLIED ATTACK ON FORMOSA EXPECTED. CHUNGKING, Sept. 25. The Japanese, fearing an Allied attack, have forced all native Formosans between the ages of 10 and 15 years into labour corps. Japanese nationals have been evacuated from the four principal cities, Taikohu, Tainan, Kalung and Takow.