Benito Mussolini January 1945 by Madeleine Mollier, a few months before he was captured and executed by Italian anti-fascist partisans, he stated flatly: "Seven years ago, I was an interesting person. Now, I am little more than a corpse." He continued: On 25 April 1945, allied troops were advancing into northern Italy, and the collapse of the Salò Republic was imminent. Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci set out for Switzerland, intending to board a plane and escape to Spain. Two days later on 27 April, they were stopped near the village of Dongo (Lake Como) by communist partisans Valerio and Bellini
History of Australian cricket from 1930–31 to 1945 History of Australian cricket from 1930–31 to 1945 This article describes the history of Australian cricket from the 1930–31 season until 1945. Notable Australian players during this period include Don Bradman, Bert Oldfield, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Woodfull, Bill Ponsford and Stan McCabe. "For more information about this tour, see" : West Indian cricket team in Australia in 1930-31 "For more information about this tour, see" : South African cricket team in Australia in 1931-32 "For more information about this tour, see" : English cricket team in Australia in 1932-33 An English team raised by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) toured Australia