08 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1940
Page
1
British air raid on Wilhelms haven hit the Jade Estuary base causing damage to German warships. Four formations penetrated defenses and bombed the port while German reports dispute the extent of damage and note scattered antiaircraft response.
London reports Norway suffers 55th ship loss as Navarra goes down near a Scottish port. Nine crew killed, 14 rescued by a Finnish vessel and landed at a British port. Mira, with women and children aboard, survived after bomb threats and air strikes. A Belgian flotilla sighted by Ostend planes. The Maritime Inquiry Commission denounces the assaults as unjustified.
Dr Burgin, Minister to Supply, told Wolverhampton that Allies can produce limitless armaments. He noted the Ministry spends about 1,000,000 daily to fuel factories and that German steel supplies are strained. A plan for interporting British and French equipment is under consideration.
A Buenos Aires AP dispatch says the Ament issued a statement explaining its action in interning the Graf Spee crew to keep neutrality intact. The agency notes the move prevents the crew from influencing belligerent actions as neutrals.
A fragmented OCR item notes a restart for an individual named Sania Rae with unclear context and mangled terms. The readable words suggest a procedural or performance restart but specifics and dates remain unreadable.
Fragmentary phrase references Nazi feverish seas and golds with unclear context. No verifiable events, dates, or names present to identify a coherent news item or report.
Wellington New Zealand Sunday The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mr W K Barnard has resigned from the Labour Party after losing confidence in Prime Minister Fraser and Deputy Prime Minister Nash At a Labour Caucus meeting Barnard nominated for leadership but was rejected and he said the party lacks democratic control
The Attorney General Mr Hughes warns of applying the penal clause of the Transport Workers Act to Sydney waterside workers after their Friday refusal to load a Palestine bound supply ship. He says he has conferred with union officials and that a situation cannot continue unless cargo is loaded.
Stockholm reports a British note to Norway and Sweden raises no immediate measures by Britain and France. Allies remain wary of Russo-German influence in Scandinavia and await Sweden Norway replies as Berlin signals German trade implications.
In the Norwegian Parliament Foreign Minister M. Koht warned that Britain’s attempts to curb free communication would hurt all, threaten Norway’s neutrality, and could drag Norway into war. He argued Norway would not join any belligerents, insisting it would defend its rights.
The week ahead is to bring key moves in the economic front as Allies act to counter Nazi blackmail of neutrals and extend the blockade. The Di Plouassi Sunday Times notes Allies have seized the initiative from Germany with plans for expanded influence in Southeastern Europe and stronger Balkan resistance. London-bound envoys and talks among Bonnet and British officials signal full agreement on the Allied plan.
A Dutch frontier patrol guarding Swalmen vanished on Sunday. The party including a sergeant corporal and eight privates is believed captured by Nazis after losing their way. The incident occurred near Amsterdam as reports filter through.
The Tidende reports that Germany and Italy guarantee no Balkan problems will arise during the war. The three powers commit not to change the status quo in Southeast Europe.
Paris dispatch reports a German Dornier downed on the Western Front with one German fatality and two exposed aircrew. French losses: two soldiers killed and two wounded yesterday, while German claims say 15 French were killed. A French squadron claimed two Dornier aircraft shot down and a lone pilot celebrated his return with a victory salute.
An American Journallet from Berlin reports the German High Command aims for an early strike potentially involving Belgium Holland and Luxembourg. It states 130 divisions are deployed along borders while transport is being equipped on the Baltic coast.
A Red Round Up event is set for Paris with activities planned on Saturday. Organizers invite community members to attend and participate in the public gathering and related festivities.
Mr. R. G. Casey responding to U S criticism of Australia's import policy urges restoring normal trade by adjusting exchanged goods. He notes Australia bought 10 million dollars of American aircraft and tools and says dollar scarcity will worsen. He calls for cooperation with American woolgrowers to curb fiber demand.
Men aged 25 were registered today in London as part of a call up. The measure aims to mobilize about 900 000 men with a portion expected to enter reserved occupations.
A cyclone reported off Willis Island on Thursday struck Dees land near Townsville causing deaths and widespread destruction. Mortar from a fireplace contributed to the danger as residents faced emergency conditions.
Henry Leuthold, 23, a German sailor, faced Australia’s first wartime sedition charge in Queensland. He was remanded to Thursday after remarks about the King and Queen, declaring he was a Nazi German and condemning England as useless, urging workers to strike.
Unclear timelines for fixing intra embargo on super grade petrol noted as discussions continue. Officials indicate rationing could impact availability and pricing while policy details remain unsettled.
The Australian airman, Guy Momates, has announced his intention to marry Mrs. M L Grundy at the London registry office. The notice appeared in London on Sunday.
The Fourth Social Party endorses a pacifist stance while a minority faction demands military aid to the Allies. The split centers on foreign policy and wartime involvement, reflecting broader partisan tensions.
The dry summer lifted liquor excise revenue for the Commonwealth, now yielding about £10,060,000 annually toward the war. January receipts reached £822,000 and February showed a similar rise, with current duties 15 percent higher than prewar levels and monthly revenue 30 percent above earlier months.
The proprietors report higher costs for paper and paper products after a newsprint price increase. The market shift affects production expenses and headline pricing across local newspapers.
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