11 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1941
Page
1
Armoured units and light tanks patrol the Tobruk desert as British forces tighten control. New troops arrive while Bardia's fate echoes in the fighting near Tobruk. Reports say Italian positions reform around Tobruk's defenses as raids and artillery rage.
British successes in Libya intensify border tensions as Abyssinia rises in rebellion and ousts Italian posts near Gubba. Italian convoys are ambushed and the RAF is credited with accurate bombing while Tobruk reports heavy shelling and dwindling Italian air activity.
Australian troops recount acts of courage as field ambulances aid wounded while prisoners are gathered from the area. Engineers work on demolitions and salvage as hundreds of vehicles and gear are catalogued, with mail distribution and guard duties continuing amid ongoing danger.
The Minister for Supply Senator McBride said the petrol quota system was necessary to better use tankers and storage, and to allow the Commonwealth to build greater petrol stocks. The charter arrangement aimed to spread reduced public sales equitably among oil companies.
London reports say the R A F conducted large scale raids on western Germany focusing on the Ruhr and industrial and oil targets. Berlin officials admit heavy bombing with limited bombers penetrating and one British plane claimed shot down by a night fighter.
A Bangkok communique says French lines were abandoned and Thai forces crossed the frontier near Amonyna. Reports claim French raids on Simmase territory and Thai advances up to 15 miles inland. The Domel agency notes French admit Thai capture of Polpet and retreat toward a inland frontier. Thai planes bombed Savanna Khet Pakse Poksang Stungetrang and Monkgol Borey with retaliatory French fire.
Greek forces announced the occupation of several important villages after a Greek offensive in Albania. Greek authorities reported seven officers and 250 men captured as Tralians resisted before withdrawal. A Greek counterattack southwest of Mascopolie repulsed by Italian forces.
A general strike is being considered by some unions to protest rising commodity prices. The Australian Council of Trades Unions received requests to convene an ACTU congress to discuss a national struggle including a general strike for wage increases. Union officials say higher wages are needed to offset living cost increases.
After nights of quiet Britain faced renewed Luftwaffe bombardment with London targets hit by high explosives and incendiaries. Anti-aircraft guns responded in London and West Midlands districts where several homes were destroyed and casualties reported amid widespread raids and scattered bombs.
Minister for the Navy Mr Hughes said four radio stations were closed for aiding the enemy by broadcasting ship locations. He linked the action to information given to raiders and pledged punishment for subversive activities. Officials weigh reopening while treason probes continue.
Reports state that plans for cooperative defense among Britain United States and the Netherlands solidify Southeast Asian interests. All British and Dutch bases will host US vessels and vice versa, with Singapore and the Netherlands East Indies centers central to the plan. Manila defenses strengthen and Dutch forces in the Indies expand.
Sir John Latham discussed certain matters with Japanese Foreign Minister Mateouka at the Foreign Office in Tokyo. Officials gave no detail on the talks. Reports say Latham touched on the German raider flag incident in the Pacific and possibly the source of raider supplies and Japanese bases.
The Home Ministries submit measures to strengthen air defences with priority for supply of materials and construction. The plan aims to bolster Japan's aerial防御 capacity amid rising regional tensions.
Reports state German born seamen in Australia may be allowed ashore from large American ships to observe shipping movements and war progress. Police raid Adelaide J Witnesses offices and printing plants. staff said to be anti Nazi and anti Fascist with German sympathies.
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