08 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
1
Readable fragments show unclear references to BBC Bernard aunt New York. mentions midday and times 11 00 and 12 3F with scattered language. Unable to confirm event, place, or participants from available text.
British motorised units reach outer Tobruk defences as Tobruk is described as approached by advancing elements. Australian casualties at Bardia total 120 with over 30,000 prisoners counted. reports note Allied forces advancing in the Western Desert and near Tobruk.
In a Libya review covering December 22 to January 5, the Air Ministry reports RAF losses of two aircraft while destroying 30 enemy planes in the air and at least eight on the ground. Italians suffered reduced aerial opposition overall, with notable activity on January 4 and 6. RAF sorties targeted aerodromes and landing grounds, including machine-gunning Italian staff cars near Bardia and destroying five vehicles. Tobruk was a focus of raids with intensified air action, bombings of military buildings, aerodromes and the naval base at Gabr. All RAF planes returned from operations and reconnaissances.
After two days of heavy bombardment at Bardia the British tally stock-taking begins while Australians patrol streets scarred by war. Nearly 250 medium guns captured, 6500 more lorries added, fortifications praised for strength, and main forts show concrete underground walls.
The article reports Australian forces capturing Bardia and British patrols advancing along Italian defences south of the Jarabub oasis. It notes RAF harassment from air bases west of Tobruk, mentions uncertain confirmation of Ebighubi and Bladen air bases, and cites critique of Italian command and intelligence amid heavy shelling by HMS Terror and support ships.
Berlin and Rome react with tempered praise as Bardia falls to Allied forces. German papers downplay the win, noting Italian defenders and the vast British force, while Commonwealth leaders praise Australian troops for their role in the Libyan victory and send kingly lines of congratulation.
Washington Monday Andrew May chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee introduced a bill to repeal the Johnson Act which bars loans to nations that default on war debt payments.
In the future we seek to actapt speech vession throughout the world. Freedom of person to worship God in his way throughout, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Bangkok announces heavy fighting on the southern frontier. Thai forces repulsed a French attack in the Aranya sector as battles progress west of Chanthaburi. Thirty planes bombed a French frontier, with French leave rules and alleged Japanese pilot instructors cited.
Reuters reports Wang Ching-wei launches a new central bank in Nanking. New bank notes are issued but Japanese authorities along the Shanghai Nanking railway refuse to accept them for freight and demand a military lien. Shanghai branch of the bank does not open today.
The Foreign Office spokesman said talks in Moscow between Japan and the Soviet Union were halted over fisheries pact negotiations to replace an expired agreement from December 1. Tokyo noted no rush, history shows former pacts were renewed after lengthy periods.
President Roosevelt outlined a plan to lend billions of dollars worth of arms to democracies fighting dictators. The Army and Navy would have blanket authority to provide ships planes tanks and guns as needed. The speech stressed that aid is not war and pledged sustained support to defend freedom worldwide.
The speaker states that democracy faces global renewal battles across four continents and warns that an unprepared America cannot expect peace or prosperity. He urges vigilance against appeasement and cautions against a selfish elite that would weaken the United States to serve its own ends.
The message stresses the peril of invasion from hidden agents and the need for vigilance as naval power protects the United States. It warns that without a strong navy, aggressors could seize strategic bases and strike first through covert forces, jeopardizing American republics.
The President argues that the nation must unite across parties to defend democracy. He outlines three core aims: mobilize public will for national defense, support democratic peoples resisting aggression to keep war from the hemisphere, and avoid peace bought at others’ expense while expanding armament production. The speech notes industry and labor response and accelerated production targets.
Berlin and Moscow allegedly agree on Balkan influence divides with Russia gaining Moldavia and Finland freedom while Germany secures Bulgaria. Bulgaria reportedly receives 2500 German warplanes and anti aircraft crews in Romania, though officials dispute specifics as floods disrupt operations.
The Greek War Ministry says Greek forces repelled attacks and pushed Italian forces back in the coastal sector. In weekend fighting the Greeks captured new mountain positions near Kliaura and extended advances despite Italian reinforcements and poor weather.
Army headquarters states casualty lists were cabled to Australia as 800mmA and each unit returned from the scene. Telegrams were sent to next of kin within 30 minutes of receiving casualties, but initial announcements were withheld until after further details were compiled.
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