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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1941
Page
2
A correspondent reports fifty motorcyclists armed with machine guns landed from trawlers and smacks on the coast. The raids aim to embarrass German forces and boost French morale while gathering prisoners for information and aiding sabotage. neutrals expect Britain to regain air strength by July or August enabling continental invasion with tanks and equipment.
A long communique from Italy describes a heavy assault on Bardia with land sea and air attacks. It says Italian forces bombed and machine-gunned British units while repulsing a British push on an Italian post on the Budanese front. The report claims Italian submarines attacked British shipping and that German and Italian vessels were involved in a short battle. The Cairo broadcast quotes Australian Army Minister Mr. Spender lauding the Bardia troops as heroic and predicts a collapse of Italy.
In Cairo a minister praised the Australian Army for its performance under General Wavell and Air Marshal Longmore. He reported Wavell was enthusiastic about the Australians saying they have done a first class job and are not finished yet. The exchange occurred in the early hours with Minister for the Army Mr. Blunder presenting the praise.
Berlin authorities dismiss reports of strain with the Soviet Union as British misinformation. They urge calm and attribute the chatter to foreign meddling and anti German agitation.
Belgian statesman Arthur Wauters analyzes wartime psychology and German propaganda. He argues Nazi victories inflated German faith while neutral observers underestimated Allied resilience. He emphasizes Britain's resolve and the need for unity, cooperation, and truthful leadership to sustain resistance.
The piece recalls M Wauters long career in Belgium after a WWI service marked by military distinction. It highlights his roles as professor at Brussels University, member of the Belgian Colonial Institute, author on colonial topics, journalist, and multiple ministerial posts while noting his political influence and international travels.
Reported victory credits Australian forces as the spearhead in the Bardia breakthrough within the Western Desert Campaign. The advance presages Tobruk pursuit, with heavy emphasis on morale impact in Britain and Australia and implications for Italian and German resistance.
A Gallup survey reports 79 percent of workers favor three shifts to speed defense work, accepting a weekly and hourly wage adjustments. Sixty-one percent oppose overtime bans, indicating broad public support for arming mobilization.
The state meteorologist said the heavy rains across Sydney and eastern areas are waning but unsettled weather will persist. Flood risks remain along the Manaro and Molong rivers with isolated heavy falls possible. bridges were damaged or closed and barriers placed on approaches to Acton bridge. No reports of major damage were confirmed by police or fire brigades.
A Swedish official denied rumors that Count von Luckner rearranged ties with von Lickann and Peetevalier. He asserted the Count spent Christmas in a private locale and dismissed the alleged plots as unfounded.
The notice states printing and publication duties held by Christopher Jobo Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. It mentions the company's Mort, Hireet-Aredoon offices as the printing location.
The war shifts into a new phase with German attacks on Crete, troop movements toward Würnya, and reports of German squadrons joining Italian Air Force efforts in Albania and Libya. Hitler weighs an invasion of Britain via Ireland or actions through the Balkans to seize Middle East oil, while he tests strength and aims to delay decisive momentum for a spring campaign.
The article discusses two successive German bombing raids on Ireland, arguing the strikes were likely deliberate given Ireland's neutrality and blackout gaps. It weighs why Germany would target Ireland, citing strategic bases and potential mediation roles for American goods, while noting Irish leaders’ resolve under Eamon de Valera to defend neutrality despite pressure.
The article asserts Hitler is taking a serious position in eastern Europe as Germany weighs aiding Italy. It notes Balkan and oil transport obstacles, the need to defeat Turkey and British forces, and that German troops may be overstated in Romania. It mentions possible use of air units to divert British forces in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A bill introduced in the National Assembly at Ankara seeks to extend the standard ten month military training period by one year. The proposal, prompted by unsettled Balkan conditions and reports of German troop movements, was expected to be debated on Monday.
A report from Chungking says China plans to exchange ministers as part of a diplomatic reshuffle amid mounting tension. Details on which ministries or timelines were not provided.
The Commonwealth Government will study methods to close information leaks aiding enemy raiders. Navy Minister Hughes will consult with Admiralty and Naval Board on restricting unauthorized movement at docks and anchorages. Five short wave transmitters seized. five owners detained in nine weeks. Stewart to confer with Polish Consul on Polish residents accused of subversive activity.
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