An announcement by the Air Ministry and Ministry of Home Security states that the Germans made four large attacks on the south and southeast areas between dawn and early afternoon. British fighters and antiaircraft defences were constantly in which were located by reports reaching here today—United Press.
London, Oct. 1.
Sir Shenton Thomas' term of office as Governor of the Straits Settlements has been extended, states a Colonial Office announcement. The Governor will resume residence at Singapore towards the end of the year—Reuter. action, In the first two attacks which took place between 9 and 10.15 am. the enemy crossed the coast near Dover and penetrated about 40 miles inland but none reached London.
In the course of the raid bombs were dropped at several places in the south-east, notably Bexhill and Hastings. Some damage and casualties resulted.
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