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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
1
Japan outlines plan for new order in East Asia
Tokyo issues a policy statement announcing a Greater East Asia plan built on Japan Manchukuo and China. It calls for a renovated national structure, defense strength, and economic reform led by Tokyo with Manchukuo and China at the center. The document signals a decisive shift in foreign policy and education, trade, and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
East Asia
Tokyo
Greater East Asia
Manchukuo
China
Agia
Prince Konewe
Navy
Army
Americans Enlist in Royal Air Force
Professor Arthur Newell told the Overseas Club that many Americans volunteering for the Royal Air Force would amaze Britain. He advised candidates to go to Canada for fuller details and travel light with baggage for a long journey. In Washington the British Embassy invited pilots andBritish subjects of military age in the United States with technical qualifications to volunteer for service in the British Army. No general call on Britons in the U.S. was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Newell
Overseas Club
Royal Air Force
Britain
Newell
Canada
Washington
United States
Rail Crash Kills 39 as Coach Collides at Level Crossing
A gasoline electric powered coach crashed head on into a two engine goods train at a level crossing killing 39 aboard and injuring others. Gasoline tanks exploded splashing burning fuel over wreckage. five were thrown clear but burned to death. Authorities say two bodies recovered with more searches ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoursday
Navicert Rules Tighten Port Entry and Shipping Oversight
British controls suspend port access for ships lacking navicert warrants with penalties including loss of facilities water and bunkering. Violators lose warrants for the war and risk seizure. exemptions are rare and limited to vital goods for the destination country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
High Seas
Europe
German Red Cross Planes Save Crews in Battle
The German wireless cites Britain warning about Red Cross marked planes. It claims German Red Cross aircraft saved crews of both enemy and friendly planes, noting Pilot Officer K C Doran Aircraftman J H MacKenzie and Lieutenant Hall Dawson would be dead without the Red Cross planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Plance
Red Cross
K. C. Doran
J. H. MacKenzie
Hall-Dawson
Tragic Occupation of Baltic States Hits Leaders
Helsinki correspondent reports upheaval after Baltic States join the Soviet Union. Latvia President Ulmanis dies of heart failure the day of the decision. Fourteen Latvian Cabinet members commit suicide. Thousands of Lithuanians, including former ministers, are arrested as a Soviet affairs body replaces the Latvian Foreign Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Helsinki
Daily Telegraph
Soviet Union
M. Ulmanies
Latvia
Soviet of Affairs Commissariat
Burke Wadsworth Bill Amended For 21 to 31 Registrants
The Senate Military Committee amended the Burke Wadsworth Bill to require registration of men aged 21 to 31, removing 18 to 45 and 64 to 68 home defence provisions. War Secretary Stinson backs the measure amid warnings of a possible German threat and Britain’s potential fall within 30 days. House Appropriations approves defense requests totaling over 4.86 billion dollars in cash and contracts for the current fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Mr. Stinson
House of Representatives
Germany
Britain
United States
Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Yugoslavia Seizes Copper Mines Front Page Report
Rome reports on the Yugoslav move to seize copper mines once held by French and English interests. The Belgrade message notes production to be divided between Italy and Germany, signaling a shift in European resource control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tevere
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Italy
Germany
Air raids on England prove costly to enemy
German raiders attacked the south-east coast at altitudes of 15 000 to 20 000 feet. British fighters engaged them over the Channel and Wales with several planes shot down. Bombs were dropped inland as raiders fled eastward. one German fighter was destroyed and two British aircraft did not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
RAF
Southleast
Wales
Canstal
Northern Ireland
Channel
Hitler to Confer with Petain on French Front
A Times special correspondent reports Hitler plans a personal talk with Marshal Petain, likely in Paris. The move reportedly arises from Hitler himself, with Laval traveling from Vichy to organize the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Hitler
Marshal Petain
Paris
M. Laval
Vichy
Control of the Seas Control of the Seas
Britain transported troops across the Empire using ships from 1500 tonners to Cunarders. Troops moved to Britain and from Britain to Bermuda Jamaica Iceland St Helena India Ceylon Singapore Hong Kong Egypt East Africa Mauritius Malta Gibraltar Cyprus Palestine Aden Gold Coast Sierra Leone Nigeria. Training schools were moved to Australia Canada and South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cunarders
Britain
Bermuda
Jamaica
Iceland
St. Helena
India
Ceylon
Singapore
Hong Kong
Egypt
East Africa
Mauritius
Malta
Gibraltar
Cyprus
Palestine
Aden
Gold Coast
Sierra Leone
Nigeria
Australia
Canada
South Africa
Italy Loses Two Submarines In Mediterranean Action
Cairo reports RAF claim two Italian submarines sunk last week after patrolling plane plus bombs. One sub damaged near stern, later damaged again with direct hit and oil bubbles. Also Greek tanker Hermoine sunk by British forces in the Aegean after contraband cargo was seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
R.A.F
London
Wesdnesday
Mediterranean
Dodecanese Islands
Aegean Sea
What the Germans are told
A Berlin spokesman claims Germany destroyed 1 270 000 tons of British shipping since June 25. Naval units account for 936 000 tons and war planes for 324 000 tons. They also say 370 British planes were shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
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Roosevelt bans export of aviation petrol worldwide
The United States President forbids export of aviation gasoline beyond the Western Hemisphere. Britain Germany Italy and Japan are barred from US aviation fuel and resale to non American countries is curtailed. Officials say British stocks are high and supply could come from Dutch West Indies. Japan condemns the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rooseevelt
Britain
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
London
Daily Telegraph
America
Oskar Tokayer
Dutch West Indies
Dutch East Indies
Shy
Melbourne
Western Hemisphere
Australia
German Raider Engagement Off Brazil Quiet Search Continues
The German raider was engaged by the armed merchant cruiser Alacantara 700 miles east of Brazil near Trinidad Island. Both ships exchanged fire at about 1200 yards, the Alacantara sustaining minor damage and slowing to aid escape. Captain Jo P Lingham commands the Alacantara en route to Rio de Janeiro for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alacantara
Trinidad Island
bin de Janiero
Jo. PL Ingham
Grief
British Battle Squadron Sails to Mediterranean Route
Madrid radio reports a British battle squadron left Gibraltar yesterday and began cruising through the straits. The force is believed to head for the Mediterranean led by five submarines and followed by four destroyers one aircraft carrier and three capital ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
Gibraltar
Straita
Mediterranean
Aaircraft
Daylight RAF raids target France and Holland airfields
Royal Air Force bombers struck daylight targets across France and Holland with damage reported at Ose Tend and Querqueville airfields, St Ingelbert and Boulogne hangars, and dispersed aircraft. Coastal Command attacked Norwegian gun emplacements and a supply ship off Haugesund. Night strikes hit Homburg Ruhr Monheim and Duisburg areas with no losses. Hudson aircraft patrolled Norwegian coast surfacing gun emplacements and enemy ships within 60 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Air Force
France
Holland
Ose Tend
Querqueville
Cherbourg
St. Ingelbert
Boulogne
Coastal Command
Haugesund
Stavenger
Emden
Hudson
Dlita
British Bombs Too Penetrating Says German Leader
General von Schroder, head of the Fourth Reich Union, admits British incendiary bombs show greater penetrating power than previously thought. He cites a bomb splinter the size of a fist that passed through a heavy oak door and two walls of a safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
von Schroder
Dutch Fight for Independence Emerges in Churchill Message
The Prime Minister told Vrij Nederland that Holland must continue the struggle with the Allies until independence is restored. He praised Dutch soldiers sailors and civilians worldwide for playing a worthy and noble part in the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Me. Churchill
New
Vrij Nederland
Holland
Aoteron Arrives to Take Mails for Pan American Route
The Aoteron arrived from Gorgey this afternoon to pick up mail for the Pan American clipper and will transfer the mails to Australis tomorrow. This change aims to cut delays that provoked protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N.Z
Gorgey
Australis
First Australian Soldier Wounded in Action Named
Casualty list released by the Australian Army Command names Lance Corporal A. B. Webb, infantryman from the South, as wounded in action. Webb is the first Australian to be injured in action announced this Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulthern Army Commmand
A. B. Webb
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