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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
1
Italian reports concede the Western Desert attack persists with Tobruk now identified as the objective. London authorities say British forces are engaging near Sollum, Bardia, and Fort Capuzzo along the Libyan frontier and Egyptian border areas.
British headquarters in Cairo indicate fruitless readiness as German and Italian forces extend their Libyan front. Marshal Graziani’s army in Egypt widens coastal fortifications while German troops receive stalled passage through France to Libya. Royal Navy bombardments and heavy air raids target strategic sites as Allied and Axis fronts clash across North Africa and the Diovan front.
Canberra reports the Commonwealth war loan of 28 million pounds closed oversubscribed by about 304 thousand. The vast oversubscription came from individuals, banks, and institutions, with last-minute help from investors and public subscriptions increasing total support for the issue.
A chaotic report from London outlines alleged plots against Marshal Petain and Laval amid wartime France. It cites Ward Price predicting events at Vichy and a looming consultative Assembly to grant broader powers, with implications for US relations and North Africa campaign.
Berlin reported a prolonged attack on targets last night with tens of thousands arrested unprepared as weather delayed British bombers. British planes reportedly reached the capital but may have dropped only deterrents on a suburb. casualties included deaths and injuries as underground stations and flats were hit.
A damaged report from Queensland confirms two soldiers Corporal R Ray and Private FA Lawn of the infantry died of injuries after bomb blasts. The minister stated the department would notify families and review details while reporting the fatalities as part of a broader war update.
A New York Times correspondent reports the Italian high command admits evac of Sidi Barrani and notes British attack signs of relent. Rome papers warn Italy faces stiff challenge as Germany and Fascists urged resolve. analysts stress Italy must endure.
A meeting reported by Menmourné and Bolton discusses government assurances on equipment. The Army Minister states the military coat is adequate and will not be diverted to outside use, while promising readiness for future operations. The minister asserts the plan does not imply any shortfall in supply or intent to misallocate resources.
A damaged, partially legible report suggests a New Zealand vessel was attacked by raiders near Auckland. The fragmentary text mentions officers and crew members, with references to Chathange Lyttelton and Holmrood, plus names like Henghnel Derma and Harry In Libre, indicating an incident involving a ship believed lost or altered by raiders.
A damaged text discusses subscription pricing around £1300 and 2000 supporters, mentioning pinaner raltor temackible features and tube loans. It references banks, private investors, interest, and potential future rate changes, with concerns about government oversight and public markets.
A fragmentary report notes substantial activity in free war loan subscriptions with multiple days showing varied weekly totals. The text references the Sub-Treasury and Brisbane, mentioning figures for several days and weekend interest, alongside scattered remarks on subscription levels and public response.
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