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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
4
J HAWKE and family express grateful thanks to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy and the floral tributes received during their bereavement in their "My Cal" period.
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Fragmented OCR describes German bombs over Campile and Ballynitty near Waterford between 2 and 3 pm injuring one, killing three girls as masonry collapsed. Spectators saw the plane land and bombs failed to explode some with improvised devices. Germany protests for reparations.
Scattered showers mainly on the tablelands with snow on the alps. Conditions mainly fine with a moderate day, cold night and some frost. Patches of morning mist and fog. Winds from the north west remain moderate to fresh.
A wartime assessment notes massed raids failed to break RAF defenses. German losses exceed British, yet Britain weakens German bases through relentless bombing. Britain vows to counter any effort to claim air supremacy and indicts Hitler’s plans to turn Germany into a wasteland if needed.
Athens correspondent reports grave mood as German aid to calm Italians fades. Friday’s diplomatic activity between Athens and Berlin leaves uncertainty over Axis hopes. Lack of Rome–Athens talks worsens tension and fuels a perception the Axis aims to wear Greek nerves with alternating climaxes.
Mr Hofmeyer asks Parliament for an additional 32 million pounds for defence with about 9.09 million from revenue and the rest by loan. The defence vote stands at four. A supplementary budget will be introduced tomorrow.
American members of the Joint Defence Board met Canadian counterparts in Ottawa for initial discussions. The four hour session included Canadian officers, diplomats, and government representatives and will resume tomorrow with plans for ongoing talks through Wednesday night.
The report details bombing across Folkestone Canterbury and Cambridge with bombs hitting a laundry in Folkestone killing a man and two women. a couple killed in the Midland valley. a main street repair crew killed by a delayed action bomb. Spitfires shot down a raider off the south coast and a Czech squadron claimed two raiders. London saw no direct incidents but nearby towns endured bombardment and continued air activity with casualties.
Evacuation of registered children from London continues across 45 local government areas with 300000 still in the metropolitan area. A Messerschmitt was shot down over the Isle of Wight after the pilot baled out. Berlin reports air force raids on southern England and Plymouth while British bombers target Germany. losses include 21 Allied planes missing.
Proclamation dissolves the House of Representatives and discharges Senators until the next session. Writs will be issued next Friday for the election of House members with nominations on September 7 and polling on September 21. Writ return due by October 26, Northern Territory by November 22. Supplementary rolls printed to speed ballots. special Northern Territory voting arrangements and air mail extensions noted. About 70 electors in East Sydney will not vote as Lord Howe Island residents. Encamped soldiers vote in their old electorates. garrison troops vote in their location. The ATF voting bill abroad has reached England. Enrolment deadline is 6 pm Friday.
Sydney reports claimed an enemy merchant raider was captured by HOSS Achilles in the Tasman Sea. Navy Minister Mr Cameron said he knew nothing of the capture and had just left a Naval Board meeting, noting the Board had not been informed if the Turakino attacker had been taken.
The German note cites alleged Allied air attacks on July 6 11 20 and 28 and claims a British fighter downed a German ambulance seaplane during a rescue attempt. One crew member was saved while four others remain missing. It argues ambulance planes are akin to hospital ships and says Germany will respond with appropriate measures.
Antiaircraft guns and searchlights opened fire as planes flew over Berne at high altitude. A High Command communique states Swiss air space was violated again last night. Switzerland hands a note to Britain demanding immediate enforcement of orders for R A F to cease violations of Swiss territory.
Hannah Gooderson, personal maid to Queen Victoria, died today in London at age 82. She served in the royal household for fifty years.
Melbourne report says Prime Minister Mr. Menzies announced the government will invite applications from young men over 71 to train for munition factory work. Trainees will receive award rates for engineering tradesmen and trained apprentices during training.
Official circles say HAP reconnaissance planes found German fighter and bomber airfields from Norway through Denmark and the Low Countries to the French coast. Bases are evolving, with communications damaged between Germany and the new sites. Night raids are expected to intensify as coordination improves.
King Haakon spoke by wireless, detailing why he left Norway with the government. He argued staying would let rulers dictate terms and said the move aimed to preserve a free Norway near nations defending universal rights. He praised Norway’s Council of Administration for mediating between rulers and people.
French Ambassador Henri Cosme urged Frenchmen to use common sense as leaders must choose remedies for France. He reviewed France's downfall saying the country was poorly prepared politically morally and militarily and blamed the directors for failing to judge their ability to lead.
The National Defence Commission reports to President Roosevelt that 6,747 aeroplanes have been ordered. Delivery includes 2,200 due this year and 2,500 in the first half of 1941. current production of 10,000 planes annually is planned to reach 15,000 by January and 36,000 by December 1941.
In Bradford on Monday moderate activity persists in the yarn market for government and civilian needs. Overall business fails to lift output as spinners compete for new orders and prices run notably lower than at month’s start.
The Italian campaign against Greece grows stronger as troop movements in Albania threaten a peaceful settlement. Mussolini aims to improve Mediterranean control by seizing Greek harbours and Crete, risking a clash with the Royal Navy. The Turkish view remains cautious with war declaration unlikely for now.
A government review says Britain's war potential remains undamaged after months of conflict. It notes extensive German bombing and naval actions but asserts resilience in Britain and its ports. The report highlights heavy bombing, mine risks, and a Nazi blockade effort, with significant shipping losses and factory impact.
The report notes Britain’s continued wartime effort despite severe conditions and German bombing. It mentions sustained Allied supply through Britain’s ports and ongoing attacks to delay a German land offensive, while acknowledging limits on explicit offensive launches.
The Liquor Fuel Control Authority in the Australian Territory was appointed last night. Minister H J Waterman named Liquid Fuel authority for the Australie Military, establishing wartime petrol rationing procedures and oversight.
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