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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
4
Britain fortifies coast as invasion threat looms
Britain has built a girdle of coastal defences with anti tank obstacles pill boxes and concealed machine gun nests along beaches while top divisions guard the seaward line. Civilian workers in war plants are urged to stay on duty even if air raids begin, to prevent disruption of production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Kumorsed
Nesia
al Vas
America
Flanders
Britain’s Hold on Navy and War Policy Face Senate Scrutiny
The Senate Military Committee approved Henry L. Stimson as Secretary for War by 14 to 3, while the Navy nomination of Colonel Knox faced delay pending testimony about alleged pro war statements. Stimson warned of grave peril and urged selective training amid a transatlantic struggle as Britain’s sea power stabilizes American defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Military Committee
Henry L. Stimson
Woodring
Senate Naval Committee
Knox
Navy
Europe
Stimson
Britain
North Atlantic
United States
Atlantic
Puerto Rico
Bermuda
Newfoundland
Canada
Channel Islands No Military Gain
The collapse of the French Army makes it impossible to hold the small unfortified Channel Islands and they are to be demilitarised zones with evacuations. Occupation offers no great military advantage. parts of France lie nearer to England and the islands sit in the gulf between Cape de la Hague and Ushant. The occupation underscores the threat of German invasion to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel Islands
Germany
France
Cape de la Hague
Ushant
England
Labour Panels A C T U to Support Melbourne Conference
Leading officials of the A C T U prepared to back the creation of industrial panels at a special conference. The emergency plan calls for one major panel and at least nine subsidiary panels covering metals munitions manufacturing buildings transport and primary production to advise the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.T.U
Monk
Crofts
Curtin
Canberra Times Advertising Rules and Deadlines
The Canberra Times proclaims advertising conditions and limits. It notes no guarantee for special headings and consent to alter or omit ads if objectionable. All copy must reach by 3 pm the day before publication and be endorsed by responsible persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Times
Wheeler to Seek Democratic Nomination Despite Roosevelt
In St Louis, Burton Wheeler announced he will be presented for the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention whether Roosevelt runs for a third term. John L. has ordered Wheeler to proceed as head of the party slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Wheeler
Roosevelt
John L
D.so
Wheeler
Burma Burma Burma Government Says Burma To Be Self Governing
Burma reports to Rangoon that a government official released a statement from Britain promising Burma a constitutional path to self government and equal status within a possible Commonwealth or federation after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangoon
Britain
Burma
Weather Summary for Canberra Wednesday
The Canberra weather report lists morning and afternoon barometer readings at 30.40 and 30.21 inches, temperatures around 62 degrees at 3 pm, a 24 hour maximum of 56.1 degrees, a daytime high near 63.5, a grass minimum of 16.9 and an air minimum of 25. Wind at 3 pm from the northwest. The Canberra aerodrome recorded a 24 hour maximum wind of 24 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
At & P.m
War Cabinet meetings prompt travel to Brisbane
The interim envoy Renator Voll leaves Canberra after talks with the War Cabinet and will fly to Brisbane tonight. A Canberra stay concluded with plans for further regional considerations as opposed to direct negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iegioniater
Enterior
Renator Voll
Wail Aerkote
Canberra
Melbourne
War Cabinet
Brisbane
America Awakening to Aid Britain War Effort
A Chicago era column argues US sentiment has shifted toward supporting Britain as war expands, with neutrality eroded and policy changes debated. It notes Allied supply needs, Knox and Stimson appointments, and the cash and carry system as factors prompting broader American support and possible Neutrality Act revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Senate
North America
Britain
Col. Knox
England
Europe
Britain War Economy Tightens As Raid Attacks Continue
In Parliament the Economic Warfare Minister noted policy limits on enemy aid and said contraband controls in unoccupied France aim to curb wartime goods flow. He reported the 24th German raider destroyed since June and nearly 100 since the war began, with further raids causing deaths and injuries in English towns and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ttia
Singapore defences tighten as small craft ban ordered
Continued defence precautions were ordered for Singapore with a ban on all small craft in territorial waters from sunset to sunrise. No landings on the island are allowed except at specified places. An official statement denied rumours that wives and families of service personnel are being removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
New Egyptian Premier to Tighten British-Egyptian Ties
The Times reports Hassan Abry replacing Aly Maher as Prime Minister of Egypt. The change is seen as likely to strengthen cooperation between British forces in Egypt and Egyptian authorities. Britain hoped the new government would honor the treaty spirit and protect independence amid internal security measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Hassan Abry
Aly Maher
Egypt
Britain
Faroukey
Attlee Notes French Navy Support in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr. Attlee said the government was fully alive to the importance of encouraging and mobilizing all French forces able to continue the struggle against Germany and Italy. The government banded urgent attention to the matter as King George VI hosted M. Corbin at Buckingham Palace. Andre La Barthe is named Director General of all French services in Britain tied to armaments and scientific research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Attlee
House of Commons
Germany
Italy
General de Gaulle
M. Andre la Barthe
Britain
War Review Parliament to Debate Attlee on War Situation
The House of Commons was told it is impossible to set a date for a full statement on the war situation. Prime Minister Mr Attlee desires to inform the country as fully as possible and hopes to follow any statement with a debate. Churchill aims to provide information as soon as practicable in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sree
Europe
United States
Germany
Britain
Australia
London
Attlee
Privy Seal
House of Commons
Churchil
House
Lees-Smith
Union Bank Dividend Declared for Interim Payout
The Union Bank of Australia declares an interim dividend of 3 shillings per share on paid up capital with a tax rate of 8 percent per annum after Dominion relief. Dividend warrants will be transmitted on July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank
London
Union Bank of Australia
Turkey in Syrian Crisis War Day by Day Interest
The article discusses Turkey's strong interest in northern Syria and its potential to act if France and Britain fail to prevent a hostile occupation. It outlines the Sanjak of Antioch and Alexanderia, the Turkish majority, and historical tensions with France over Syria. It notes postwar treaties, possible Turkish independence for the Sanjak, and potential German or Italian troop involvement. It also covers British naval strategy concerns and anticipated coastal fighting as invasion threats loom in Europe’s east and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
America
Porrhogera
United States
Edwin Johnson
Stimson
North Atlantic
Hitler
Atlantic
Taft
Germany
Mr. Stimson
Knox
Europe
Far East
Holt
Walsh
Jone
Fear
Gil Nore
United Binutery
Folt
Vital Biteresta
Coleone
Syria
Turkey
Sons of Security
Antioch
Alexanderia
France
Sanjak
Weygand
England
Itain
Channel
North Sea
Britain to face stern test in coming clash
The Times diplomatic writer says most German forces may mass for Britain and a hard battle awaits. He notes Hitler failed to break the British army in Norway or trap allies in Flanders but points to German moves toward Spain Portugal and Italy as signs of broader aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Britain
Hitler
Norway
Flanders
Spain
Portugal
Alpa
Brit
Crude Propaganda Warns Britons as German Broadcasts Leaked
A World War II era report notes a German propaganda broadcast from England revealing landing sites and predicted occupations across Britain. The crude tactic aimed to sow confusion but warned British authorities to bolster measures and prevent disinformation.
Large Scale Landings Impossible
England faces the prospect of widespread troop landings along the coast with German forces attempting rapid penetrations inland. Military authorities believe a coastal occupation and front establishment would be needed to breach British defenses and disrupt civilian order, making Weyand’s line defense crucial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Nho
Varous Place
France
Bingland
Germains
India aids Britain through Truth War Savings Movement
A Truth War Savings Movement is formed with a Calcutta committee and branches in Madras Karachi New Delhi and Lahore. It calls for regular contributions to British Savings Certificates National Defence Bonds and related war loans. An India Fund for British War Trust collects public donations to the British Government.
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Calcutta
Madras
Karachi
New Delhi
Lahore
Itealiim
DD Dia
India Fund
Trii S
Brithh Govet
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