The push to Rome
Allied forces from the Anzio beachhead in Italy,have pushed to within 17 miles of Rome. They have thus established a serious new threat to the capital at a time when the Germans are striving desperately to hold open their inland escape route to the city at Valmontone and Velletri. The Germans realise the nature of the threat,claiming that the drive had “petered out”,but it appears that it might have been made too soon.
No rest for the N.E.S.
The 115,000 members of the New South Wales National Emergency Services have not drifted away now the immediate danger from the enemy has passed. They are doing observation,civilian first-aid,rescue and relief work,and at the first sign of another emergency,would be ready to swing into action. Members have also formed discussion groups through university tutorial classes and social and sporting events.
Actors in the ring
“We are not a belligerent union,but when the fight is on,we are into it,” said acting president of Actors’ Equity,Mr Marshall Crosbie,at Leichhardt Stadium last night. He was speaking at a concert organised for the Lilac Time chorus who were warmly received. “In America and London it is impossible to go on the stage unless you are a member of the union,” said Mr Crosbie. “Why does that not apply in Australia?”