Late News U.S. TROOPS AT NEW CALEDONIA
(Rec. 2 a.m.) NEW CALEDONIA, June 8. “Here, perhaps more than anywhere else in the Pacific, America is giving the lie direct to oft-voiced Australian fears that the Allies might regard the Japanese menace in this part of the world as a side-show. American troops are here in strength and are splendidly equipped,” reports the Australian official correspondent, Mr lan Fitchett. “On this island, only 800 miles from Australia, an army has come into being that seems perfect in all respects. The importance of this island to Australian and New, Zealand defence needs no stressing. Who holds it holds the key to our vital lifelines. Modern bombers can span the waters between here and Australia in a matter of hours.”
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Southland Times, Issue 24765, 9 June 1942, Page 5
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