23 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1940
Page
1
London reports estimate of 300000 Turkish troops on the Russian frontier, three times normal. British experts reportedly inspect Turkish fortifications at Adrianople while President Ineanu contemplates border defenses. Italian and German actions influence Balkan peace efforts amid Vienna and Sofia tensions.
A Soviet group has spent 2 220 000 dollars to buy 44 American oil drills in the United States. The purchase is linked to potential development plans and employment-related outcomes, with positioned involvement from Soviet interests and American banks.
Washington reports Maritime Commission approved the Australian Far Eastern Service transfer to American Pioneer and United States Lines. The commission also chartered government ships to States Lines at specified rates, reflecting a government initiative to reorganize wartime shipping capacity.
Rumanians in Bucharest discuss a decree banning aviation petrol shipments to protect reserves. The move could cripple the German Air Force, with officials saying the ban is to safeguard Romania for emergencies. Rumanians abroad born in 1021 must return for military service as negotiations with Bulgaria proceed.
Belgrade reports after the Budapest conference Germany forms a Danube navigation pool and invites Romanian and Yugoslav firms to join. An Allager Zeitung note says widening locks and deepening channels are planned to expand capacity. Romanian and Yugoslav companies agree to cooperate to move cereals, estimated at 3,000,000 tons from Russia and Romania and 1,000,000 tons from Southeast Europe.
Russians predict a decisive attack at Viipuri as Finns deny cap ture of Bjorke and report continued artillery and air actions. Russian navy advances south of Viipuri while Finns claim their line remains unbroken and air battles rage over Petsamo and Kuhmoyday.
Danish ships face exclusion from the north of the Shetland Islands unless escorted by other neutral vessels. The restriction was issued amid ongoing naval patrols and tensions in northern waters.
Radio reports say five attempts to reach the Antarctic coast have failed. The vessel remains hove-to as a final attempt is planned for tomorrow. Admiral Byrd notes early pack freezing and long coastline exploration challenges amid constant darkness and mounting nerves.
Switzerland seized 60 000 books and pamphlets from 15 countries since the war began. The vice minister for justice said political press control rests with the army and admitted friction but affirmed civil power supremacy.
Holland protests to Germany after four German planes violate Dutch neutrality yesterday. Anti aircraft guns fire at the planes without effect.
Enthusiasm grows in London and across Britain as the Finnish Legation appeals for volunteers. About 150 aircraft, mostly fighters, are being sent with large quantities of military gear. Roughly one third have arrived, including anti tank rifles, mines, grenades, howitzers, field guns, anti aircraft guns, machine guns, tanks, mortars, and ammunition. Non lethal equipment such as respirators, gas decontamination items, tents, clothing, and telephones are also released.
An earthquake centered near Develi in Kayseri province killed 40 people and injured more than 100. Four villages were destroyed, thousands of cattle perished, and eighteen shocks were felt with aftershocks continuing. Smoke was seen rising from the Ercies mountains.
Canberra faced a dangerous water shortage after a supply line from Stromlo to the Black Mountain reservoir burst near Westridge. The rupture occurred about three o'clock and was not found until five. A large crew worked through the night to repair the line and restore pumping, with full replenishment expected over several days and officials urging public conservation to meet essential needs.
Fires crackled through the Yass district as seven miles of frontage burned with 200 to 100 volunteers aiding. Wool sheds and grassland were lost. the homestead twice caught alight but was saved. In Tarcutta, 6 000 acres burned with 1 000 volunteers fighting the blaze. one farm, 300 sheep, and homestead were endangered. Authorities warned of continuing danger if winds shift.
Canberra district see grass fires as the Canberra Bush Fire Brigade responded to a morning blaze on Mrs Fox’s property Cotter Road. About 10 acres burned with suspected cause a short circuit from electric transmission lines. earth line insulators loosened and possibly causing the fault. Nearby residents aided fire crews in a pond save.
Strong north winds fuel large fires in Gippsland North East and Indigo Valley. Kiewa Valley Charleroi and Yackandandah areas face threats as residents are moved to safety by motor vehicles. Firefighters operate with limited relief as fires burn through open country.
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