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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

5

Day of air battles over Britain darkens southeast England

London reports a long day of dramatic air combat over Britain. Spitfires harried raiders, several bombers were shot down, and coastal AA batteries fired for hours. Casualties include a woman and a child. a train pursuit injured staff and passengers. German raids continued into evening with multiple crashes and RAF interceptions.

London Britain England Iare Eee Iing Jake Popham Setloy

Snowa Ltd Receives Late Consignment of English Coats

A late consignment to Snowa Ltd at Civic Centre brings many English coats and local manufacture items. Mr Snow says English coats will likely be last to arrive from overseas for some time. Owing to heavy stocks, discounts are offered to all overcoat buyers.

Snowa Ltd Civic Centre Snow

Belgian Cabinet Reported Operating From Vichy

A brief dispatch notes the Belgian Cabinet is reportedly operating from Vichy. Other items include Kaganovich, Stalin’s brother in law, dismissed as the “human dynamo” in Moscow, and Adelaide’s first air raid drill with lights off for a few minutes. Queen's talk with Australians and New Zealand Expeditionary Force troops in London is mentioned.

Vichy Human Dynamo Moscow Kaganovich Stalin Kremlin Adelaide London New Zealand Expeditionary Force Salvation Army

Defence works Sydney underspending funds

The State Government reports expenditure of £800 000 to June on defence works out of £860 000 allocated by the Commonwealth for New South Wales. Premier Mr Mair says works included roads railways and aerodromes and that funds are insufficient to finish road projects, with urgent calls to the Commonwealth for more money.

Sydney New South Wales Commonwealth Mair

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