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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1940

Page

11

Vigorous policy urged by Hore Belisha on Britain

London July 2 The article reports a strong call for a vigorous policy to deter protect from enemies. Hore Belisha formerly minister for war and Bernard Shaw stress Ireland's strategic role in Britain's defence. They warn German gains and French events threaten Britain unless troop deployment and enlistment are expanded, with Shetland Faroe and Latvia cited as vulnerable fronts. The piece also notes German channel island occupation implications and Allied responses.

Ondon L. Hore-Belisha Devonport Hore-Belisha Bernard Shaw Ireland Britain Hore- Bestia Tieland Hitler Pretieli Mr. Hore-Gesta Tf Geeman Shetland Islands Faroe Ilands Letland Aldevied

Treasury Decisions To Be Hastened

In London Jurio to sperd op Treasury decisis, the new Financial Adviser to the Treasury will resign as director of major companies. The Chancellor chairs a committee advising on postwar problems, with Lord Riverdale leading empire plans in Canada and government officials shaping policy. Prominent figures named include Walter Chrpee, Bertram Hornsey, H D Henderson, Colin F Campbell, and S R Beale.

London Jurio Treasi Riverdae Canada Umkaemporant TON Pomitnan Otis MM Revies Tne Lames Sip Walter Chrpee Trade Union Congress Bertram Hornsey CG Ricitile Co-operative Wholesale Society H D Henferson All State Qatford Colin F Cambell Chaiman The National Provincial Bank S R. Beale Association of British Chambers of Commerce

Nazis Squeezing Food From France

London dispatch reports that German pressure on France grows as war disrupts sowing and reserves dwindle. Despite plentiful food two weeks ago, French supplies now appear limited and resistance to invasion looms, with potential large scale German colonization anticipated.

Courier Mail London France Manchester Guardian Mo Revo

Nazis wreck monument in Paris reports Berlin agency

London July 2 The Berlin News Agency says German troops tore down the monument to General Manvin in Paris. It notes that General HangE commanded the Ruhr occupation.

London Berlin M Uve Manvin Paris Hange Ruhr

French Plane Shot Down Near Gibraltar Incident

A French aircraft was downed by Spanish anti-aircraft fire near La Linea and Gibraltar. Two French aviators were recovered, with others believed lost at sea. The craft apparently aimed to land at Gibraltar and may have inadvertently crossed into Spanish territory.

London la Linea Gibraltar

U S Record Warships Contract

New York July 2 large single contract in United States history involves construction of four new warships at a cost of 500000000 dollars 250000001 President Roosevelt defense officials Army Chief General Marshall and budget director discuss this military program and its anticipated fiscal impact

Dantralian Associated Prous New York United States Navy Roos oMr Wo Kijideen Warp fMr Jomneant Army Marshall Congress Milionaires Com Ie Deferice Jane Gramme

Graziani Succeeds Balbo as Libya Governor General

The text reports Marshal Graziani, a veteran of the Abyssinian campaign, will become Governor-General of Libya following the death of Marshal Balbo in an air crash. The formal appointment and related military context are noted, with references to North Africa operations and leadership transitions.

London Marshal Gravaani Libya Balbo Frida Traliag North Allea Bajinn Italy Benghas Carthage Trill

Accident To Reynaud Reported in France

A French report cites M Reynaud in a disputed incident. The Manchester Guardian notes earlier misfortune and a series of accidents involving British and French figures, with scattered details about meetings and travel.

Reynaud France

Cross-Eyed Silent Film Star Dies in Dubious Notice

Anetratian, a cross-eyed silent film actor, died in what appears to be obscure circumstances. He began with Eascoey Company in Potty, served as actor and crew, later starred in several shore comedies, and appeared with Charlie Chaplin. His last role was a brief cameo in Tally Qaseleade.

Anetratian Dsscorated Old Eascoey Company Charlie Chaplin

Evacuation of Hong Kong by Dutch French and Norwegian Consuls

The Dutch Norwegian and French consuls follow the colonial government in evacuating their nationals from Hong Kong. The mass exodus targets families of military and navy personnel, with plans to transport evacuees to Manila and Australia. The movement reflects broader refugee arrangements as borders with China tighten and allied nations coordinate repatriation efforts.

Fourier Mail Hong Kong Humberthu United States Manila Army Canberra Sigte Aerkitie Howe Kong Australia Thi Pedra Briary High Gommiae- Soe Hong

Move To Oust South American Axis Airways

New York July 2 Axis powers face anti Axis push in South America as Maipe American Airwave plans a major expansion.to close gaps with sixLyane routes and new services along the Caribbean coast extending from Central America to northern South America amid government pressure and new long haul plans by the carrier.

South American Axis Airways New York South America Norle South Ameria South Amro Americ

Unions Endorse War Bond Drive at Conference

The Civperal Pedeniiion of Trade Unions held a conference at Blackpun yr Lerday to urge government support for a 60 percent increase in war bonds and to rally members to invest with the aim of boosting the fund for the war effort.

Loxdon Jinew Blackpun Lerday Crete

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