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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
6
German raids aimed to close the Straits of Dover to British shipping, claiming convoy losses and fighter engagements. British defenses intercepted the attack. German communique reported ships sunk and planes lost, while RAF and Royal Navy maintained passage under protection. A single raider strafed a southeast district, killing a man and wounding others and damaging a cafe.
An early morning raid over northwest and southeast England caused civilian deaths and injuries as bombs hit homes. Officials reported some aircraft shot down and widespread damage in coastal towns. RAF bombers targeted Wilhelmshaven Bremen and other sites with mixed results. German claims of damage to British bases followed.
A fragmented account details air battles over Britain with mention of German bombers, British fighters, and ground defenses. The text names few clear entities but references aerial exchanges, damage estimates, and retaliation measures amid chaotic phrasing.
Messie Casey and Mr Clap lead a subcommittee on aircraft construction issues. The group, part of a broader committee, aims to address general problems and report back within a few days.
The report notes calls for increased American and allied defense spending amid Turkish tensions and broader European war prep. Officials deny immediate danger while warning of potential Sedan-era risks. The piece cites a push to hire about 200,000 additional troops and to expand naval and air capabilities, with Congress poised to authorize roughly 14.99 billion in principal authorizations.
A fragmented dispatch quotes Roosevelt urging restraint and warning that war would not be sought, while defending Western Hemisphere security and the need for air defense. It notes references to air attack defenses, parachute troops, and a three engined bomber incident near Cairo with fighters setting fire to its engine. Washington reports date and location snippets.
Fragmented OCR text reports Germans signaling a delay in English air operations as British bombers attempt to attack. The passage is garbled and references an Allied squadron and seven formations, with unclear dates or places.
In Malta on July 10 a daylight air card saw KALE fighters engage. A cam aircraft failed to pass through and crashed, a second aircraft was destroyed, a third crashed during descent, and a fourth exploded. Thousands watched as planes went down and the crowd cheered the crashes.
Allied air arms and German forces exchange heavy bombardments across France and North Africa with attacks on Marseilles and targets near Moyale. Reports indicate ships, mine fields, and aerial activity with numerous British casualties and ongoing bombardments as front lines shift.
The Foreign Ministry states Romania withdrew from the League, arguing the move benefited the League while harming Romania. Officials also announce General Ion Antonescu, Tron Guard leader, has been arrested for unfriendly conduct to the current regime to prevent a coup against King Carol.
A report from Minorca dated July 1 describes Taliang wounded in an aerial attack. Details are sparse with limited corroborating information available.
Reports describe severe arlahie to shirk ores various materiel and strain on Italian naval efforts. British and German actions disrupt supply lines in Europe while Italy faces shortages and pressure from Allied attacks, with observers warning of potential food famine if German occupation persists.
A report from Washington outlines Britain's push to allocate Western Hemisphere war supplies from New York Timor to Latin American nations. The proposal aims to prevent German influence, but the U S reaction is lukewarm. Discussion may occur at the Pan American conference in Havana on July 21.
July 10 London reports German bombardment leaving 30,000 civilians terrified and 3,000 injured. Rescuers search a chocolate factory wreck where survivors live on rations as the city endures continued shelling and heavy bombardment on Rotterdam and other targets.
In Ca mialin and TOLDON July 10 the War Cabinet declares no cooperation with Britain on Eire defence. It outlines Ireland's independent plan to mobilize naval and military aid, ruling out any joint or advance scheme to meet a German attack.
Fragmentary note describes internees categorized by nationality amid a stream of garbled text. It cites Germans and Austrians as a significant portion and mentions arrival timing and categories. The legibility is poor, hindering precise details or dates.
Fragmentary report references a sabotage plot and measures to screen or remove aliens from politics and public life. It alludes to a military authority moving large numbers of aliens to areas for internment after Belgium and Holland capitulated, with unclear details and garbled phrasing.
A dispatch from Australia reports Japanese and British positions on Burma road traffic and Hong Kong defense, with Churchill viewed as delaying final replies while seeking U.S. and Soviet aid. Other items note a Japanese shift toward anti American campaigning and a British ambassador’s briefing with Tokyo.
Melbourne July 11 the minister for supply announced petrol ration scales under the Commonwealth liquid fuel plan after a conference with the liquid fuel advisory committee road vehicles fall into two classes private cars and commercial under 30 cwt and over 30 cwt each class subdivided by use with ration tied to mileage private cars 2000 plus miles annually commercial 2000 to 15000 miles the aim is to provide adequate petrol for business and commercial transport while recognizing some adjustment may be needed to the transport sector.
A Melbourne briefing reports tentative fuel allowance criteria for private and business vehicles, with proposals to limit annual mileage and adjust rates by vehicle capacity. The discussion, led by Sir Frederick Stewart, explores cost sharing, impact on business, and a formal decision expected after further consultations with the Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Board and Petrol Advisory Committee.
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