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30 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR yields no clear names, dates, or events. The readable bits mention Victoria and malig but lack context to form a factual headline or summary.
An hour long discussion with Assistant Secretary of State Welles followed by comments to the press focused on U S exports to Russia. Officials indicated ongoing study of whether shipments could affect belligerent outcomes and noted confusion over the morality of aiding Russia amid wartime.
RAF bombers pressed operations in Italian East Africa Albania and Libya. At El Basan raids hit military buildings and stores, causing considerable damage and smoke. Other targets included railway stations at Keren and Aisha and a railway bridge near Adarto with bombs near the bridge.
Reports from Melbourne say Free French Forces operating from Chad crossed 300 miles to strike the Italian air base at Murzuk in Libya. They deployed camel corps and mechanised units, taxed 600 Italian defenders at the fort, destroyed hangars workshops and other aerodrome installations, and withdrew at nightfall. Lieutenant Colonel Dornano was killed by a sniper.
Athens reports persistent Greek tactics on the central Albanian sector yield prospect of wider strategic gains. Greek forces reportedly repelled two major Italian attacks, while Italians north of Klisura pressed counterattacks without halting Greek progress. Italian warships shelled Pikermi and a military hospital at Balonike with casualties.
Berlin radio said General Gee received a Japanese military mission led by General Yermashita. The delegation presented to General Gearing of the Japanese armed forces and delivered messages from Prime Minister Prince Konoyi and the Chief of the High Command.
Tokyo reports to the House Budget Committee that extraordinary military spending since Sino Japanese hostilities began totals 17,450 million yen, including 1,000 million yen in February. The Cabinet, in extraordinary session, approves a Draft Bill to revise the general mobilization law in its original form and tasks it for joint Cabinet Planning and Legislative Bureau.
Eight new air commodores were announced including Group Captain C R Carr of New Zealand who joined the Fleet Air Arm in 1915. In Berlin the German minister for Peis died today.
The Australian minister Mr Casey shows improvement after illness and expects to leave hospital by the weekend.
Report from New York Times correspondent describes fascist militia firing on striking workers in Trieste and Lloyd-Triestino area with nine shot. Travelers report serious unrest in Milan and Turin, many casualties including two killed. Germans reportedly intervene, fueling anti Mussolini sentiment.
The King has signed a royal order broadening the national service call up to include nineteen and forty year olds. Dominion residents who arrived in Britain before January 1938 may register under the new rule.
Hong Kong dispatch says a frontline rep from Hanoi confirms a Japanese line was wounded at 10 pm last night along the entire front. A Tokyo Reuters cable notes both sides received cease fire orders. The Indo China armistice talks will be held at an undisclosed location aboard a Japanese warship, date not set.
London Lloyd's Advisory Committee issued a new schedule of marine insurance with reductions on many routes and a few increases. Voyages between Haifa and Australia are rated at 10 percent, down from 15 percent.
Enemy raiders were active over Britain with planes sighted in western England overnight. A bomb damaged shops near London while another bomb caused casualties in the outskirts. Debris and possible aircraft parts found in two districts. Channel Dover guns fired twice at dusk with no casualties reported.
Reports claim German trickery may have revealed the Empress of Australia s location, suggesting a plot that misled inquiries about her whereabouts. The liner was in port when the attack was alleged to have occurred, raising questions about timing and authenticity of the claim.
Secretary Morgenthau warned Britain lacks laws to cover war orders and may need to liquidate United States securities to meet up to 1.4 billion dollars in obligations. He urged Congress to decide if Britain Greece and China should continue in the fight as the Aid to Britain bill moves forward.
A damaged text recounts a dramatic RAF rescue over the sea after a dinghy was lost from a plane. Crew members endure waves and exhaustion while Verey signals guide rescuers. other reports mention a wireless operator bailing out, and political notes discuss U.S. aid and Britain’s wartime production and prospects.
The Lyona radio reports the Berlin Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Furtwangler played at the Vatican on Tuesday. The Pope was said to have attended the concert, with reports noting a partially reserved attendance.
Crippled and on fire, the enemy fleet was seen in the eastern mist. On Sunday afternoon shorecraft attacked along the east coast, shooting down at least two aircraft and sinking JU 88s. The trawler Galvani reported a JU 88 shot down. Wreckage recovery followed after anti aircraft fire and action by drifters Fisher Boy and others.
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