23 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
1
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General Sir Archibald Wavell returns from London with hints of final decisions on a forthcoming campaign against Italy. He stresses Britain’s high resolve, ample resources, and that the war may enter a decisive phase soon as preparations accelerate in East Africa and readiness along the Channel tightens. The East African Standard warns that rolling up Italian colonies will be a tougher task than expected.
In a secret parliamentary session Ahmed Maher Pasha declared Egypt will declare war on Italy if invaders reach Egyptian borders. The prime minister emphasized policy to stay out of the war unless directly invaded as Egypt readies four mobile divisions and an capable air force to support British forces.
Three ratings of H.M.A.S. Hobart are missing and believed killed in action during the fight against Italian forces at Tugarge Gap in British Somaliland. Petty Officer Hugh Jones, Able Seaman Hugh Sweeney, and Able Seaman William Hurren were among Hobart crew who manned a three pounder gun before the withdrawal of British forces from Berbera.
Sir Clive Liddell and representatives toasted General Franco as General Munoz Grandes paid a ceremonial visit to Gibraltar. A 21 gun salute accompanied the visit, deviating from wartime custom.
German raiders conducted small scale operations with 13 planes downed and one British fighter lost. Coastal Command damaged two enemy destroyers while no British losses were reported. A western raider dropped bombs near a town, while Spitfires and Hurricanes clashed with enemy aircraft in the skies over southeast England. Paris remains under armament pressure as Vichy coordinates with Berlin, while refugees describe worsening conditions and German control.
A Home Guard leaving his home spotted a German landing on the street and rushed to capture him. The quick action prevented the intruder from reaching nearby residences.
Berlin reports by the American Associated Press describe a newsreel depicting German troops on the French coast. The piece notes long range guns and a mobilized rail system with turntables to allow firing in any direction.
Rumania concedes Dobruja to Bulgaria fixing the 1912 frontier line. The ceded area includes Durostor and Caliacra provinces and Baltic as part of South Dobruja from north of Silistra to south of Mangalia. Bulgarian troops poised for occupation once signed.
Australian composer Dudley Glass may write The Empire is Marching with words by Clifford Grey. The Information and BBC promote the wartime song with a Goldstream Guards band recording and a potential nationwide broadcast by Sydney Burchell for ENSA concerts at factories.
Washington reports Mr. Knudson asserts 100 percent cooperation of aircraft producers with the defence programme though tool and die sectors lag. Five major firms pledge continued government support and resources, with plans to build planes and floats and discuss profits later. They note substantial spending, new contracts, and a large rise in employment. Track assembly lines for Miles Master join the process. Loans totaling 78.6 million dollars for plant expansion go to Boeing Bendix and Curtiss-Wright. State Department reports military planes shipped to Britain and Canada. In Ottawa, Mr. Howe says over 4,400 Dominion workers are in seven aircraft plants, a 20 percent rise, plus a 600 thousand dollar order for rescue launches for the RAF coast guard.
Athens reports by a British agency describe Italian mobile divisions concentrating on the Albanian and Greek frontier. The Soviet Air Attache meets the Greek General Staff while reports of aircraft downings and Greek authorities investigating signs of trouble surface amid harbors being protected.
Nishik bun declares Italian conquest of Somaliland significant amid fears of British decline. Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri discuss Italy in a new phase, suggesting moves to challenge Britain as the empire faces setbacks and reorders.
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