02 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
1
AFP dispatch reports renewed French activity in the Saar front with two miles advanced into German territory. Patrols taken prisoners, large artillery bombardments, and repelled raids marked the day as Paris described the engagement with cautious optimism amid ongoing fighting.
A Nazi raider bombed the trawler Rosell, setting it afire, but the crew were brought safely to port. The skipper reported that the aircraft released darts during the attack before being driven off by defenses.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Denmark plans a sweeping defence build up. A supplementary vote of £3.25 million will raise the year’s total to £10 million for ships, coastal batteries, mine sweepers, torpedo craft, and arms from abroad. A broader account mentions a training ship and numerous anti aircraft guns amid attacks at sea. The piece also notes fatalities from a German bombing raid and crew losses, with survivors recalling the event.
Washington reports a three hour night segment as Richard Byrd charts a bold Little America trek with Searbine departing for the uncharted North region, details remain fragmentary from the night’s broadcasts.
A fragment hints at a 1914 event involving France and a gold double or arculation. The garbled text leaves unclear details, names, dates, or locations, offering only a vague reference to French financial or medal related matter from the era.
Stockholm reports the government will spend 160000 on fortifications along the Finnish frontier and coastal batteries. The northern shore near the Bay area is highlighted as a potential danger due to looming disturbances.
France halts import duties on meat products amid a broader move to ease trade barriers. The policy excludes certain items and outlines exemptions for specific canned goods, aiming to bolster supply and lower costs for consumers.
In a Commons session Prime Minister Mr Chamberlain announced Admiralty would assume responsibility for food price stabilization by spending 100 million annually. The Admiralty will manage shipbuilding resources and work with shipowners to ensure supplies, aiming to curb staple price rises as the war economy shifts from peacetime to wartime needs.
London reports a U-boat sunk after an attack on a damaged passenger ship. The escort hunted the sub, depth charges were used, and a lifeboat crew recovered survivors. The episode prompted warship movements and circulation of casualty figures and submarine losses.
Fragmentary OCR reports soldiers labeled shirkers ordered to front lines. The text mentions Delator’s actions and a repeaterday event with references to 73 men and orders to follow leaders, while others were sent elsewhere. The source is garbled but indicates disciplinary measures and mobilization actions.
Belgrade dispatch notes Germany invites Balkan states to discuss sea trade with Germany and Czechoslovakia, amid claims of repatriation plans and troop mobilizations near Austria Yugoslavia and Italy. Paris Greece pact aligns wartime trade with peacetime aims while Rome cites Hitler comments on alliances in a devilish context.
Fragmentary report notes Germans in Poland voting amid occupation notes. Text mentions estimates around 61 000 and references armament only in unclear context. No clear dates, places, or organiztions discernible.
Tokyo reports show Foreign Minister Arita presenting a cordial stance toward Germany amid anti Communist dialogue. He warned against racial and restrictive immigration policies, urged elimination of racial inequality to achieve peace, and noted that war economies would affect Third Powers' trade. US and Allied reactions warned against compromising treaty rights.
The American Navy committee tentatively approves construction programme changes. Cuts in tonnage reduce a 107,000 ton plan, affecting aircraft carrier and battleship orders. The document outlines reduced shipbuilding figures and aircraft preparation, with specifics on submarine and carrier counts and timelines.
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