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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
5
London reports a sixth straight day without raid over the city with last night completely quiet and only two late warnings on Monday. Officials warn invasion threat persists and apathy must not return. The respite boosts nightlife and transport as 100000 new deep tube tunnels are planned for postwar use. In Africa reports, Allied success uplifts public mood. Ukraine oil field gains noted by Berlin.
The Manuka Pharmacy offers a range of gifts for men including cigarette cases from 17/6 to 20/ or 17/6 to 37/6 hair brushes in zip cases shaving brushes pocket mirrors with identity cards and razors priced between 2/6 and 12/6. Bowls priced 2/6 to 4/3.
Canberra records a 51 degree high the hottest since February as heatwave winds boost demand for ice cream and ice. The Christmas mail rush strains Canberra Post Office with heavy parcels and delayed deliveries in suburbs. Shoppers are spending freely with the peak rush expected to start today and run through Tuesday.
Rose Z Hee Wey Lim aged 62 was shot twice in the head and abdomen and died at home near Yass. Police search for a man while doctors fought to save her life. The deceased was a diver married to a Chinese resident. the 18 year old son alerted authorities. Authorities fear another tragedy may follow.
Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of anative Ltd at the offices of the company Mort Street Braddon Canberra.
German forces massed at Bari on the Adriatic may indicate planned intervention in Albania. Military writers doubt 50 000 troops could shift Greek lines and warn logistics and port limits complicate any crossing. Possible aims include preventing Italian mutiny from Albania or pressuring Greece toward German mediation.
German propaganda stresses heavy bombs and long flights but accuracy matters most. British raids target with bombs from 10 000 feet or lower, while many German attacks come from 20 000 feet or higher making precise bombing far harder. Some raids on aerodromes in German occupied territory occur from about 500 feet.
The article argues bombing from as low as 10 000 feet improves hit precision compared with 20 000 feet where falls can be 0.5 miles off target. It dismisses German claims about bomb loads and ranges for Western targets and German occupied territories, noting British raids focus on Ruhr and other principal centers, with base distances comparable to German flights from northeast France to Sheffield.
A cordial message from New Zealand Defence Minister and the Minister for the Army thanks Australian troops and citizens for hospitality shown to New Zealand forces. The letter notes Fremantle hospitality, warm welcomes, and the deep cordial relations between the two countries, with friendships formed that will prove valuable.
Public notices announce station closure on December 28 1940 excursion trains January 12 18 with return fares from Canberra to regional stations information via station masters. Also Queanbeyan Club greyhound racing members expire December 1040 and from January 1 1941 only racing licences issued by Grand Racing Control Council. Includes notices for St Christopher's Church Canberra December 22 admission free and florin collection.
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