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25 Dec 1940
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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1940
Page
1
Thought for Today Record
Seemingly unrelated fragments reference Sir and Christ with phrases about radiance and faith. The readable portion centers on devotional sentiment rather than news events or identifiable individuals. The text appears as a clipped devotional meditation.
No Turkey for Christmas Dinners in 1940 Holiday Note
A 1940 Christmas message to readers notes no turkey dinners this season. The brief item conveys holiday sentiment amid wartime austerity and cautions readers about food rationing impacts.
Anglo American Precautions in Far East
A Singapore communique reports substantial new forces arriving in Malaya including planes aviators Indian infantry and artillery. Reinforcements include New Zealand Air Force personnel serving in Malaya for the first time. Mantla notes 12 submarines boosting the United States Asiatic fleet to its largest historical concentration with cruisers destroyers patrol bombers an aircraft carrier and submarines.
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Singapore
Malaya
New Zealand
Mantla
United States Asiatic Fleet
Moscow Denies Aid to China Denial Report
Moscow radio rejected American reports that Moscow provided aid to China as Hung Lee reports from London noting the denial issued on a Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
China
London
Tuseday
Italians Pressed at Bardia In Ninth Day Siege
London dispatch reports the Bardia siege entering its ninth day as British forces press a final assault while reinforcing and pounding Italian defences. Cairo HQ cites 35 949 prisoners and 1 704 officers captured, with continued artillery fire and Western frontal activity. An Australian air force tally notes four aerial clashes with three Italians downed and two pilots rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wi of
Bardia
Egypt
Sidi
Cairo
Gallibat
Kenya
Seasonal greetings messages from Australian leaders to overseas forces
The Governor General Lord Gowrie, State Governor Lord Wakehurst, and Premier Mr. Mair issued festive messages to Australian troops abroad and at home. They voiced Christmas wishes, confidence in victory, and prayers for safety and the return of soldiers to their loved ones in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lord Gowrie
Lord Wakehurst
New South Wales
Mr. Mair
Mair
Mother Land
Lord Halifax Appointed Ambassador to Washington
The Secretary for State Mr Cor dell Hull announced Lord Halifax will serve as Ambassador to Washington. He said the United States government and people welcomed the appointment. Berlin radio cited newspaper requests and Eden’s critics called Churchill’s appointment a conservative victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cordell Hull
Lord Halifax
Washington
United States
Berlin
Lord Panies
Eden
Churchill
Allied RAF Raids Hit German Bases At Mannheim
London dispatch reports RAP bombers attacked Mannheim targets last night, marking the seventh strike there this month. Fires broke out at two centers, with one Allied aircraft missing and no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mannerhiem
RAP
Alf
Erhiem
Heaven
Jury Service Inconvenience Causes Sydney Trial Slowdown
A jury in Sydney reported they spent £6 on trunk line telephone calls to the country due to trial delays. The juror said the inconvenience disrupted his business but he remained determined to stay until the case concluded. The case involves John Benny, 26, in operation with Stan Mulligan and William Millebrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuesaday
Wee Holt
Delotige
Comton
John Beneme
Wroty
Stan Mulligan
William Millebrook
Sa A Taut Said That In The Final Reckoning With
Sa A Taut asserted in a final reckoning with unnamed parties. The remark signals a concluding stance in an ongoing dispute or negotiation, suggesting decisive action if required. Further details or context were not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa A Taut
Franco German Talks Resume After Laval Dismissal
London reports from Vichy state France resumes Franco-German negotiations in Paris with M. Brunin leading talks aimed at collaboration. The government seeks strict armistice compliance, denying new German demands while a correspondent notes Brinon delivered a response to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nanding
Vichy
Paris
M. Brunen
M. Laval
Vna
M. Brinon
Herr Abets
Gemany
Marsha
Minister Overrules Censorship Decision on Film
The Minister for Customs Mr. Harrison overruled the censor and approved cut parts of an imported film titled Thousand Horsemen. He said the picture was very fine and well above the average imported film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousand Horsemen
Customa
Harrison
R Ward
Ma sia PBL list read as lad
Fragmentary OCR text yields a brief local item. No clear names, dates, or places are readable. The content hints at a note or notice but lacks verifiable details to specify a person or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
RAF
Grate
Welle
American Aid for Britain Sparks Isolationist Debate
New York speeches denounce aiding Allies and delaying American convoys to Britain. Organizers warn against war involvement, echoing a motto that tanks will not come if the United States remains unready to equip and feed allies. Chiang Kai Shek’s fleet across Shanghai cites Japanese blockades. South China ports closed and evacuation urged before midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Allen
America
Britain
Johnson
de Sasa
Scripps Howard
Shanghai
Chiang Kai Shek
South Na Porta
Greeks Celebrate Fall of Himara and Keiskura Threatened
The report notes Greek celebrations over Himara with Kissura encirclement risk and Italian troops evacuating amid hurried disarray. Italians abandoned materials while evacuating the town, some Blackshirts from a special force were moved to AEOE as fighting continued in bitterly cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEOE
Ees Salen
Japanese Minister to Australia Named in Tokyo Announcement
Tokyo authoritatively states that Tatewo Kawa, a former ambassador and Foreign Office spokesman, will be the Japanese Minister to Australia. He is 51, Tokyo University graduate, joined the Foreign Office in 1918, and previously served as consul at Vancouver and spokesman for the Foreign Office. John Latham to see the Emperor tomorrow as Australian ambassador presents credentials.
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Tokyo
Australia
Tatewo Kawa
Foreign Office
China
United States
Tokyo University
Vancouver
Gir John Latham
Sir John Latham
Japanese Board of Information
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Far East
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Europe
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Himara
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Tatsuo Kawai
Rumatih
Budapest
Germany
Kimisoura
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