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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1940

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Italy fears spread of Bolshevism across the Mediterranean

In Rome on Tuesday Signor Mussolini’s policy remains steady against Bolshevism, as the Stazioni Internazionale states. It argues that Italy, Spain, and the Danubian Balkans share civilization ties and must resist Bolshevik from crossing the Carpathians to endanger the Mediterranean.

Rome Signor Mussolini Stazioni Internazionale Foreign Office Mediterranean Danubian Balkans Belshevium Italy Carpathians

Reshuffle of Nazi Regime Reported by Paris Paper

Paris based Petit Parisien quotes a plan from Italy outlining a Nazi government reshuffle. Hitler would be president akin to Hindenburg, Goering chancellor, Himmler Goebbels and others removed. Schacht could return as economy minister with a professional diplomat handling foreign affairs.

Paris Petit Parisien Italy Herr Hitler Hindenburg Marshal Goering Himmler

American Ships Enter Australian Trade

An American coastal steamer arrived in Sydney with a full cargo including drums of oil. The voyage aims to develop California Australia trade and return via Mexico with Pacific inland produce. The 3500 ton vessel, built in 1920 for Californian coastal service, is owned by an American firm. Two more similar vessels may join the Australian trade due to British cargo limits.

Byoney Sydney California Australia Mexico Pacific Vita

German fleet reduced by scuttled steamer near Spain

Report from London notes further losses as the German merchant fleet is cut by 600 tons through the scuttling of a steamer off the coast of Spain, in addition to Mes de la Ta coma internment.

London Tacoma Spain

Soviet Attacks Fail On The Mannerheim Line

Finnish communique reports severe fighting December 31 near Lake Hatjan Muodla Suvanto and Tulpate Rivers, with enemy assaults faltering. Finnish air raids from Petsamo and the Swed radio notes 60 000 Russians massed at Leningrad en route to Karelia.

Mannerheim Line Lake Hatjan Lake Muodla Suvanto Tulpate Lake Lailogm Rust Norway Petaamo Pasig Balla Rugalang Nouthern Jyvaskyla Vasa Leningrad Karelia Gulf of Bothnia Finland Kianta

Franco's New Spanish Renaissance Promised in New Year Address

Hendaye correspondent reports General Franco pledging a rapid Spanish renaissance after the civil war. He said the Falange would lead a national revolution with more equitable wealth distribution and higher civil servant salaries. He blamed Spain's ruin on excess shipping to Russia and proposed industrial self sufficiency. The remarks appeared in a World Review digest.

London the Times Franco Falange Spain Russia

Quiet West Front News Amid Snow Covered Line

A brief communique reports a lull in activity on both sides along the western front. The front line is described as being snow covered, with no significant engagements noted.

Paris Tuwsiay Ower

Death toll in United States rises during Christmas New Year

United States death tally from the Yvid ence totals 500 with breakdowns including 292 traffic deaths 40 personal crisis reports and 28 homicides recorded across the holiday period in New York and nationwide.

New York America

British Air Secretary Visits RAF in France on Cost Concerns

Captain Balfour under-secretary for air visits the Royal Air Force in France for two days. He inspects operations, travels by aeroplane, and notes the main complaint is air service cost, promising to seek remedies to lower prices.

London Balfour Air Royal Air Force France Unita Englah Bes

Fire at Motor Works Humbles General Motors Adelaide

A blaze at General Motors Holden Ltd in Woodville caused about £4,500 damage to instrument panels. The fire did not disrupt factory operations or halt production. Local authorities investigated while workers remained on site.

Adelaide General Motors Holdens Ltd Woodville

Tacoma interned by Uruguay after port refusal

The German supply ship Tacoma, ordered to stay in port, has been interned for the war duration by Uruguay. A German note argued Tacoma is a merchant ship, not a naval auxiliary. Uruguay may dock the vessel within two days while awaiting its destination decision.

Tacoma Graf Spee Gauni New York

Danube Frozen Blocks RomanianGerman Goods Trade

A Bucharest message reports the Danube River blocked by ice from the Black Sea to the Yugoslav border. Transport of Romanian goods to Germany will slow and shift to rail through Hungary, where services are inadequate for the volume.

London Bucharest Danube Black Sea Yugoslavia Romania Germany Hungary

Air raid over Shetlands reports German losses and British shots

Air Ministry and Admiralty report enemy aircraft sighted over the Shetland Islands this morning. One bomber dived at a British warship. no hits or casualties. One enemy machine believed shot down. German High Command cites technical fault. Coastal Command also claims two German bombers sunk off the British coast. one aircraft went down after being hit repeatedly.

London Air Ministry The Admiralty Shetland Leles Coastal Command Shetland Shetland Islands

Earth tremors persist in Turkey amid widespread devastation

Severe aftershocks rattle Anatolia as western Turkey feels its first tremor. Reports describe fissures belching smoke near Asmaya and Mokat, floods subsiding, and continued rains. Ships feared lost in Black Sea storms. Turkan sinks with 20 crew. Rescue efforts proceed while survivors seek refuge in mountains.

London Anatolia Turkey Yugoslavia Dubronnik Italy Amasya Mokat Black Sea Turkan

Balkans Face Potential War as Frontiers Tighten

The report notes troop buildup on East Turkey frontiers and Russian moves between the Black and Caspian Seas. Romania reportedly shifts divisions near Bessarabia and the Pruth River, with Romania and Hungary regions holding numerous cavalry and infantry as invasion scenarios loom.

Iran Afghanistan Black Sea Caspian Sea Rumanista Bessarabia Sed Pruth Russia Carpathians Rumania Cernauil

Warlike Toys Stir Toy Trade and War Gear Export

British toy makers expand to mimic war materiel with clockwork destroyers and toy air planes. Ships and ambulant naval vessels feature guns and torpedo tubes to defray equipment costs for real troops. Walter Lines heads the Toy Manufacturers Association as exports rise after wartime blockades.

London Ian England Bagirki Vervier Walter Lines Toy Manufactur Acqueiation Germany Byrudin Cape Tate Omiatkel Te Ie

Army Introduces Compulsory Registration for Young Men

Army officials announce compulsory registration for all men turning 21 within the next year. A three day period for registration will precede medical exams and three months of training. Enlistments will occur in Newcastle West Maitland Inverell Goulburn Wollongong. Employers hindering registration face penalties.

Sydney Army Morrim Newcastle West Maitland Inverell Goulburn Wollongong

Danish Premier Stauning Sees Grim Future For Denmark

In Copenhagen on Monday Prime Minister M Stauning spoke of being low in spirits about the future and losing belief in any change. He said Denmark was entering 140 with subdued hope that terrain would hinder defense and that Denmark would stay passive and impartial in the war. He warned neutral nations face ruin if the conflict persists and urged unity.

Copenhagen M. Stauning Denmark Russia Finland

Britain Controls The Seal Inward Trade Surge

In the ten days before Christmas Britain received 3 600 000 tons of merchandise up 10 percent from early December. Shipping losses to enemy action last week totaled three small British steamers and three neutral vessels.

London Britain

Italy Breaks With Soviet in Finland Invasion Dispute

The Italian government recalls its ambassador from Moscow on leave in response to the Soviet recall of its envoy from Rome after anti-Soviet demonstrations over the Finland invasion. Sir William Seeds the British ambassador also leaves for England as Anglo-Soviet relations face strain.

London Moscow Rome Finland William Seeds England William Leeds

Conscription Proclamation Calls Up Nearly Two Million Men

The King announces a proclamation making almost 2,000,000 men aged 19 to 27 liable for military service with 19 year olds deferred to 20. First calls likely after March. total potential pool 2.5 to 2.75 million. Civilian unemployment may trigger out of turn drafts. Australians and Canadians may transfer to their own contingents.

London Dominions Sir Thomas Phillips Labour

Lady Mitford Returns to England From Munich

Lady Unity Mitford daughter of Lord Renesdale has left Munich for England in an ambulance train arranged by Hitler according to the Daily Mail. Reports say she suffered a bullet wound and was interned after arrival news from the News-Chronicle.

Ince Unity Mitford Lord Renesdale Munich Err Hitler Daily Mail England Renewdale News-Chronicle

Captain Reduced in Rank at Brisbane Barracks

Captain William Nichols of No. 1 Garrison has been reduced to lieutenant for keeping a private truck and making a false report. The action took place in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Brisbane William Nichols No. 1

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