04 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1941
Page
1
An unclear report notes a person or group in Oregon related to a event in Srydur with a quantity listed as 246g. The fragmentary text mentions official attainment or validation by an unnamed authority. Further details are unreadable.
In Johannesburg riots linked to the Ossewabrandwag anti British group injured 140 as soldiers on leave clashed with bearded members. Police used tear gas and bombs to restore calm while rioters damaged shop fronts and targeted the Tranevaler and Vaderland buildings. Disorder spread from the tram stop to theatres and cinemas.
Special correspondent reports Indians and Midland troops in fierce duels as Eritreans flee from guns and bombs. Italian withdrawal progresses toward Barentu with Barentu near capture as Sudanese armour and British forces push south, while communications grow longer and harder to maintain.
Athens radio announcer reports a new dance called the Tuscany Wolf Dance gaining vogue in European capitals. It is simple to learn with one step forward and three backward steps, and has been dedicated to the Italian nation.
The Princess Royal launched a nationwide appeal to recruit 190000 donors after London raids. She cited hospital transfusions during raids and described a new shock treatment using plasma, noting its potential but stressing the need for donors across the country.
More than 100 Spitfires and Hurricanes took off for offensive patrols along the northern French coast. Three squadrons of Hurricanes attacked Boulogne docks, while Spitfires kept others at bay. Anti aircraft fire was heavy, and one Messerschmitt crashed outside Boulogne harbour after a Spitfire engagement. An American-born flight lieutenant from an auxiliary squadron claimed another German aircraft.
Chinese sources say Hongkong and Indo China sent emissaries to Singapore to urge British cooperation to stop Japan seizure of South China. Reports note that after the Indo China Thailand truce, French troops concentrated on Cochinchina to bolster Saigon defenses.
Hong Kong report says the new Fourth Communist Army was disbanded after a high command decision last month. Since then little major fighting has been reported between Government and Communist troops, with negotiations ongoing for an amicable settlement.
Squadron Leader Charles Pearce and crew members W G Gearing W Norman Gibson and J A Cohen of the Sunderland Flying Boat squadron receive the DFC for eight months of war service described by The Star as among the toughest and most spectacular in RAF history. A German report calls Sunderland flying boats flying porcupines.
Axis tensions with France intensify as Admiral Darlan goes to Paris meeting Debrinon, amid a note believed sent by Hitler to Marshal Petain. Free French in London say the note pressures for a government change and collaboration, hinting at Mediterranean strategy targeting Binerta.
Zurich dispatch quotes Dis Reich on Weygand’s North Africa moves as British Libyan advances strain French possessions. It says many French fear defeat of France and that Weygand, with Persin’s backing, may act independently of Vichy to restore military power, while airmen defect to De Gaulle. The piece urges vigilant scrutiny of emerging position.
The kingdom of Tonga backs the British war cause with gifts and funds amounting to notable totals. The Royal family and people contribute to defence funds, Red Cross, and comfort funds while offering land for an aero drome and free road construction. Queen Salvote leads women who sew uniforms for the defence force.
The Daily Telegraph reports a fire-stranded ship crossed the Irish Sea with engines running and berthed in an inlet on the west coast with an inch to spare from rocks. Abandoned by the crew, the vessel sailed on and fire burnt out before being towed to a British port.
Baron Queensborough told the Royal Society of St George that the German invasion threat could reach British shores but warned there would be no Dunkirk for the Germans as they would not return.
Reuters reports a French patrol violated the neutral zone on the Indo China border. In the Bisochon area one killed, one escaped, four captured. later a tank regiment was repulsed. Bangkok and Tokyo peace talks context noted with Japanese naval communications.
The Dutch ambassador informed Japan on January 31 of the rejection of Matauaka’s proposal for Netherlands East Indies to join the new East Asia order. The Asad newspaper notes Dutch London links under British influence and reports clashes in the Aranga sector of Kompat with French attacks repulsed by Thailand troops. A two day Tokyo conference aims to boost Japan’s efficiency amid difficulties. Admiral Derlanino says the French Fleet will remain under French jurisdiction and defend the empire.
A prize court in Madrid Moray awarded 0 to the crown for salvaging the British tanker Teloma abandoned after a submarine attack in January of the year.
Athens reports a new phase of Greek gains across the Albanian front. Greek forces sealed hill positions north of Klisure and expanded on the central and coastal sectors while Italians abandoned prepared defenses. The advance focused on Massil and other heights, despite poor weather and continued Cavellero counterattacks.
The House of Representatives will start debate on the Aid to Britain Bill with a two to one majority before week’s end. Senate Foreign Affairs hearings resume tomorrow, mainly hearing opposition voices, and conclude February 10 with Willkie testifying to move the bill to the Senate by mid next week.
The Berlin News Agency cites a Romanian official dispatch claiming order nationwide with no riots and mentions 2257 of 2AGH rebels detained in Bucharest while 2776 arrests occurred in the provinces. Reports note artillery duels and British and Australian forces extending drives as mounting combat continues near Derma.
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