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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1941
Page
1
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London reports say Allied withdrawal to new defensive positions proceeds nearing completion after heavy bombardment. Greek reports claim a Greek Army surrender, but London finds no confirmation. Hospital ships Hesperos and Hellenia struck by bombs. Hesperos reportedly sunk off Missolonghi with wounded aboard. Hellenia damaged but reached harbour. Australian New Zealand troops described as fighting through snow and mountains toward a secure pass east of Mount Olympus.
War dispatches describe Prime Minister Tsouderos urging Greeks to fight on as German forces raid near Athens. Reports from Cairo and Melbourne note British and ANZAC troops holding defensive positions south of Lewin, while Greek and Albanian retreats continue under heavy bombardment and air attacks.
Foochow has fallen to the Japanese with advance troops entering yesterday and securing the city by noon. A Japanese spokesman cited several influences for the occupation while warning that disruptions could affect China’s remaining supply routes vital to Chiang Kai-shek.
The Journal of Commerce reports U S administration pressure to reduce red tape and speed up ship provisioning for Britain. Plans target six Danish and Axis ships held, apprentice training, labor reshuffle in shipyards, and alternative British proposals with cargoes discharged at west coast ports to shorten voyages. In Shanghai, Domei notes Japanese bombers struck near the Burma Road by the Mekong at Kungko bridge and Kuklu, affecting tin exports to the United States.
Chinese Ambassador Dr Hu Smith and Central Bank of China Chairman Dr T V Soong held talks to discuss economic cooperation and financial policy alignment. The meeting underscored commitments to stability, trade facilitation, and currency considerations.
A British traveller returning to Aden after a 1000 mile trip reports peace across lands with a history of conflict. Massawa is occupied by Imperial Forces. German and Italian ships lie scuttled in the harbor while RAF bombing targets military sites. Daily life continues with Italian police under military administration and restored transport links to Asmara.
The death occurred today in London in the eighth Duke of Newcastle’s 71st year. The Duke married Olive Muriel Thompson of Melbourne. she died in 1912.
New York Monday editors and publishers from across the nation gather for American Newspaper Publishers Associations meetings. A cross section interview shows near unanimity for all-out aid to Britain while most oppose any move pulling the U S into war. Reports of rising payrolls and better employment reflect defence-related gains.
Ottawa reports officials praising the pact between Mackenzie King and Mrs. Roosevelt to mobilize North American resources for Britain. Canada will continue shipbuilding small craft while aeroplane engine production in Canada is halted. The plan finances under Lease and Lend purchases totaling 200 to 300 million dollars yearly, with Britain to benefit through the program. Washington notes no strikes or lockouts in shipbuilding under a proposed industry stabilisation pact and hints at possible government operation of defence plants if needed.
The sinking of the British freighter Carpathia and the British tanker Dusfield by a German submarine off the Canary Islands on April 8 was revealed with the arrival of the Spanish liner Lagermarte carrying 47 survivors. Nine days in life boats from Carpathia and Dusfield ended with several rescued at Las Palmas and Teneriffe. two missing and one dead confirmed.
Berlin shelters collapse as air raids batter the city. Basements become death traps with people sheltering inside buried by debris and rubble in the bombardment era.
The Minister for Health thanks President Roosevelt for aiding the British Red Cross in recruiting American doctors for the Royal Army Medical Corps and Emergency Medical Service. The American Red Cross will assist in obtaining 1000 doctors aged up to 40 for Royal Army Medical Corps service and 45 for the Emergency Medical Service. Applicants remain American citizens and serve at least one year.
An Ankara radio report with names including King Peter of Yugoslavia describes arrivals in Jerusalem from Athens and a fatal attack on a minister. It notes King Peter’s departure proclamation pledging continued resistance until triumphant return.
Mr Curtin the Leader of the Opposition spoke by telephone from Perth during a festival night and announced he would suspend his work van to return to the Eastern States. He said he would be in Melbourne next week and would confer with Acting Prime Minister and Mr Fadden on arrival. He planned to meet Labour leaders before voicing his views on government decisions.
The Postmaster General announces a new film message method to speed Middle East communications. A letter is photographed onto a small film, sent, enlarged at destination, and delivered in an envelope. It promises a fortnight transit and reduced weight, with homeward service starting after outward setup.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester made an unannounced visit to Belfast and toured several communities in the capital's districts. Their prior Ulster visit occurred in 1985 when they spent much of their time in the region.
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