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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1940
Page
1
A brief newspaper item notes the death of an individual linked to Leona and Victoria and mentions an investigation into a fatal incident. Authorities pursue details as the case unfolds with limited readable specifics.
London reports secret Baltic and Atlantic preparations for invasion of Britain. Telegraph and Times pieces describe troop movements, coastal fortifications, air force build up, and possible use of gliders. Berlin claims leaders meet as observers warn invasion could come within a week or two. Brighton Beach closes again under civil defense orders.
Attorney General Hughes argued postponement of the invasion plan signals weakness for Germany. He said English survival odds favor three to one, and British soil would halt German forces. He dismissed reports of a 500000-man invasion as a desperate admission of risk and noted he would prefer being English if the assault occurred.
Mr J Edgar Hoover disclosed that the FBI uncovered acts of sabotage in war industries including emery dust in airplane engines and destructive metal in naval motive power. He said the acts were carried out by people shielded by subversive forces and warned of dangers to schools.
Montreal police questioned Mayor Houde for 40 minutes then ordered his indefinite internment under Defence of Canada Regulations. The action follows his refusal to back national registration and urging others to ignore it, calling registration a form of conscription. The order came after talks between police and the justice minister.
Nexehemidin Ibrahim a 15 year old Albanian labourer convicted for murdering his father near Biloela was sentenced to five years with hard labour at Rockhampton Supreme Court. The judge ordered Chatubrahina to be released when deportation by the Commonwealth could proceed.
The speaker warned Britain faced a real danger from invasion fears yet urged resolve, saying Britain would not falter and could strike Berlin. He described the Pacific situation as delicate and tied its fate to European events, notably a potential invasion or postponement of Britain.
A Times correspondent reports the Petain government asking the Supreme Court to define Britain influence on France's declaration of war and conduct of belligerent actions. It notes parliamentary consultation, ministerial accountability, and a resumed rail link with Italy. The interior minister also mentions a family policy linking pay to number of children.
The Bank of England has issued a black list of bearer securities worth millions of pounds now believed in enemy hands. Brokers must verify security numbers against the list to minimize German profits from loot and avoid dealing in tainted bearer securities.
Defence minister Mr. Ralston announced steps to strengthen Canada eastern sea board defences. Major-General S H P Filkins appointed commander of the area covering New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island approaches to the St Lawrence River and Newfoundland. Ralston called the area Canada’s vulnerable sector.
A Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha executive in London, Satoru Makihara, is released after the Home Secretary finds insufficient evidence for detention. Embassy officials say arrests in London remain unsatisfactory. Tokyo meanwhile considers firm measures if Britain does not reconsider.
French resistance to Japanese demands in Indo China includes manning coastal forts and demobilisation stoppage for native regiments. Reports state France will defend forts and warships are ordered to Indo China as Tokyo presses for bases and trade access.
A Free French emblem for Joan of Arc would bear the Crow of Lorraine and the Tricolour. A staff member mentioned a Cross symbol carrying dual significance in the context.
Britain sees 60,431 more unemployed in a month as government plans to shift labour to essential production take effect. Bevin cites temporary disruption, with coal market losses and regional textile job losses elevating figures especially among women. Overall unemployed total stands at 766,885, with men down by over 46,000.
Assistant Secretary Sumner Welles said Pershing's broadcast speech warrants serious consideration. Pershing urged offering at least over-age destroyers to Canada or Britain if properly found to safeguard American interests.
A Texan pilot in the Royal Air Force reports his first combat over the French coast. He chased two Me 109s and hit one. a third damaged his Spitfire. The mine reportedly returned safely but out of service. He describes 4,500 hours in America and three weeks of training before joining the squadron. His unit has shot down 80 planes during the war.
The Air Ministry reported enemy bombers hit a few south east districts at night with no damage or casualties. RAF fighter planes claimed two enemy aircraft yesterday and another bomber was shot down off the east coast this morning. Aerial action extended to the south east and north east regions with multiple enemy fighters engaged.
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