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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1945
Page
1
Reports from late Sunday into Monday describe US destroyer actions near Japan with piercing air raids. Allied commanders say carriers and escort forces struck Japanese targets, destroying merchant vessels and damaging shore facilities as operations expanded in the western Pacific.
Australian forces on Bougainville claim advances with several enemy positions taken or attacked. Reports say the 12th Brigade engaged near Hammart and Banat centers while 24th Infantry repelled counterattacks. Over 15 days of operations, about 190 enemy troops were reported killed. supplies and vehicles damaged as air and ground actions disrupted Japanese positions.
Fragmentary report notes antifascist youths forming committees in Germany amid bans and state actions. Mentions American Associated Press dispatch and youth organisations facing forbidden activities.
Herald Tribune dispatch from Chongking warns that the reoccupation of Kweilin by Japanese forces endangers vital Allied communications in southwest China. The report highlights a strategic Chinese corridor linking Heneyang and Ching, with a potential Chinese move toward a broader resistance.
The National Conference at Lavbote chaired by Premier Van Aeters decided to raise salaries of all Belgian workers by a percent from August 1. The conference also approved funds totaling £60 million to support household needs through upcoming reforms.
A Tokyo radio relay quotes Asahi editors criticizing Japan's home defenses and transport disruptions. They urge priority on high angle artillery, underground communications, and domestic production constraints. The piece notes American efforts to divide Japan and warns of deteriorating air, rail, power, and water systems amid the war.
A garbled report outlines President Truman's planned arrival in England with travel from Potrolam to London and Southend, then Plymouth, to meet the King. The text is incomplete but indicates a royal audience and travel itinerary before resuming a larger tour.
Reported air attacks by American planes struck shipping and inland targets in the Kyushu area and along the inland sea. Japanese ports, railways, bridges, and aerodromes suffered damage while Mustangs and Mitchells conducted strikes on shipping lanes and radar/communications sites. The sortie produced heavy bombardment with several ships sunk and significant material losses recorded.
London reports that King George VI offered Sir Winston Churchill the Order of the Garter after a royal invitation. Churchill declined due to perceived implications for his position as leader and public duties, noting it would imply a breach of the constitutional balance. Only three commoners have ever received the Garter, dating back to the 14th century.
London dispatch reports Marshal Gorbalov of the Russian Military Government in Berlin stating definite proof exists of Hitler and not ruling out he is alive in hiding. The claim came during a press conference in Berlin.
Sydney reports more than 100 members of the Australian Eighth Division released from Jopprhan in Marthars Barnes as part of Australian operations. A Berlin rep declines to name the rescued, while authorities indicate efforts continue to confirm their safety amid unsettling statements from various factions and attempts to dampen inquiries.
Turaday report notes sharp rise in Japanese prisoners in Burma as fighting intensifies near the Mandalay region and the Rittang River. Casualties remain heavy with both sides suffering significant losses, including many killed or wounded.
New York dispatch reports Allied differences delay a hard peace plan with Japan. British and Chinese factions favor declaring Emperor Hirohito a war criminal while the United States pursues a wait and see approach. American officials show unanimity that the initiative aims at a hard peace.
A London based European committee outlines large scale resettlement and aid shipments. About 2.4 million people in Germany are to be repatriated and 88,000 are to be moved, with 1.8 million more to Europe by June end. France Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg receive emergency supplies as Czechoslovakia Greece Italy and Yugoslavia also benefit.
A garbled dispatch reports General Blanney holding talks on army releases with ministers and officials. The text mentions the Italian ministerial appointment and the death of a Mercelta Borers, dated July 3, with unclear affiliations and outcomes.
Manila dispatch says Japanese Kure naval base repeatedly attacked by heavy air raids. General MacArthur reports 500 plus sorties damaging two tankers and coastal installations, with aerodromes, harbours, and railways targeted. Seventh Fleet planes active near Korea and China front.
Italy, Tuesday. Allied Air Forces announced by Field Marshal Alexander that part of the Mediterranean command will revert to the Mediterranean Air Forces. The force, created in December, once included over 4 million officers and men from many nations and used 30 types of aircraft. They dropped more than 650 000 bombs and saw about 40 000 airmen settled, wounded, prisoner, or missing.
In Borneo, Allied and enemy forces fight a prolonged attrition campaign with widespread air attacks on key targets. Reports describe continued trenching in jungle front lines, aerial strikes by Allied and US forces, and efforts to disrupt enemy concentrations in the northern theater.
The French National Assembly passed a plan to levy a tariff on capital above a threshold with a stated rate. The tax, targeting capital over a large sum, includes specific exceptions and dates linked to earlier legislation from 1040, with no exemptions noted.
Washington reports detail on a new jet propelled fighter aircraft released to the Public Affairs Office. The machine is described with a service ceiling near 40,000 feet, a wingspan about 40 feet, and armed with five machine guns. Its range rivals long range fighters, with Wright Field analysts noting initial trials and questions about production status.
Reporting from Kandy and Tuneda, naval observers describe a Fleet operation off Puket to clear waters near Mykelainnd Whate ae eral Bay. The mine swept area faced persistent enemy air attacks as the task force moved through defended waters for three days defending minesweepers.
London reports investigations into the German regime showing favoured tax treatment for senior Nazi officials and supporters. Bernard Barnewein, director of the European theatre finance branch, notes that Goering and Goebbels were among those who obtained tax relief, with others including actor Emil Janning mentioned.
London Tuesday in 4 pm the Labour FA 3 compensa not confiscation Labour says fair compensation for any items taken by Miata. Cripps added the party hed ownership and would return assets to private enterprise under the Crassmemohly of Parliament. He spoke amid a surge of fear that small men would gain power and affect cabinet appointments to maintain price controls. Beving remains foreign minister and potential further cabinet reshuffles were hinted with Prime ministerial plans to return to London later in the week.
Fragmentary dispatch reports Laval surrendering to American forces after a planned evacuation from France. The item notes Laval’s departure from Spain by air, a later move to Laval, and an American delivery crew aboard a German aircraft, with a high court writ referenced as approving further court action.
A plane crash near Bengal killed more than a hundred people and injured hundreds. Debris and wreckage spread across the area as authorities investigate the disaster and emergency crews search for survivors.
Westralia returned to an Australian port yesterday after landing 6,000 invasion troops at two bays. Since May 1943 the ship carried 47,000 personnel and fired without further incident while in combat zones.
From Our War Correspondent Dahn Loughlin at Warfront. A carrier suffered a major turbine breakdown while supporting the Third Fleet. Engineers and commanding officers supervised repairs on one engine, restoring propulsion and enabling a rapid return to action within days. The effort cost £3,000,009 but allowed the carrier to reinforce the American Fleet.
A gunpowder blast near Auckland on a Tuesday killed soldier Wilde while he attempted to ignite a weapon with a battery fuse. The explosion injured another man and led to an examination of the scene and improvised explosive use.
Tuesday in Madrid Weseme vivimen clothes Weygand testified in defense of Marshal Petain. He ridiculed claims of a rift between Petain and Weygand and recounted war onset ties between Ne and Byrla. Marcel Paul, once a political deportee and ex Underground member, testified amid the wartime context and suppression claims post Vichy fall.
Brisbane Air Co appeals against a Manpower decision involving Captain Burt and Richards Turner Burt accused of a minor act during a wartime period. The Deputy Director and Director of Manpower ruled Burt’s service termination too severe and ordered reinstatement with a wage allowance during the period. The company seeks reversal with further evidence of misconduct tied to the worker race context.
A fighter bomber attempting a takeoff collided with a road gang during dawn operations. The plane struck mud, injuries reported to several workers, while most escaped unharmed. Authorities will inspect the wreck and assess runway and residential impact.
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