NO LOSS OF WARSHIPS
DENIAL BY ADMIRALTY “LYING AND BASELESS” iUnlied Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrign:, LONDON, Sept. 21 The Admiralty tonight issued a denial of fanastic rumours which have [been in circulation during the last few days respecting the alleged loss of various capital ships, in particular the battle-cruisers Hood, Renown and Repulse. “These rumours are lying and baseless,” says the statement. "Equally absurd are the rumours that the German liner Bremen has been captured.” The Admiralty says there is no foundation for the rumours, and those who spread them are doing a gross disservice to their country.
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Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20917, 23 September 1939, Page 7
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98NO LOSS OF WARSHIPS Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20917, 23 September 1939, Page 7
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