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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 11 December 1940, Page 10

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NO EASY TASK LONDON, 10th December. “The Times” Cairo correspondent says it must not be thought that the British forces in Egypt, despite rein fopcements, have an easy job. Th<Italians centred at Sidi Barrani form a formidable force and are strongly ; dug in. Communications on both ; sides are mnrt difficult, particularly ; since the early winter rains began. ! “The Express’s’* military correspondent also warns against undue optimism, pointing out that the Bri ‘ tish troops in order to cut eff the northern Italian army which is probably 100,000 men, must execute a huge enfilading movement on tlv right flank against a force great!.' numerically superior. It emphasises the Italian preparedness and the vast system of redoubts. PALMERSTON NORTH. This Day. POLICE CONDUCT At the police inquiry a statement from the girl's mother was put in. It said she did not see anything again t the conduct c t the two officers. The/ appeared to show her daughter every consideration. Mr Biss, making representations an behalf of the police officers, derailed the exhaustive detective work in the case, the only clue being a name on a newspaper found with the body of the child. This led to an interview with the young woman in further ance of investigations purely as on*who might assist. Actually she con fessed to being the mother of the child. There was nothing to suggesprior to this that she was such. Mr Justice Ostler observed that r was a remarkably smart bit of work. Mr Biss proceeded, saying that thi detectives called on the woman, believing that they were on the track Of a person making a living b: carrying out such operations. Mr Biss mentioned that DetectiveSergeant Jarrold was very ill and the Court agreed that his evidence be taken in Wellington later. In evidence. Detective Allsopp said that Detective-Sergeant Jarrold in troduced himself ana witness to t*e , young woman after they had found her name. She was asked if her mother were present, and the natui 3 of the inquiry was explained to her. ,