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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1940

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Britain Will Not Seek Terms With Germany

Prime Minister Churchill declares Britain will continue the war to victory and will not seek terms with Nazi Germany. He affirms Europe will be freed from Nazi rule and Britain may stand alone in the breach to oppose Hitler’s tyrants. He notes naval movements and restraint regarding French ships in allied and enemy ports.

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France Liberated Hope Shaped By Churchill’s Call

Churchill spoke of future freedom for France after the war and urged continued aid to the French Government. He warned against malice toward allies while pressing for relief of occupied regions and restoration of France’s independence and rights.

Britain Prepares for Long War Vigil and Total Defense

The nation braces for a prolonged struggle as Prime Minister Churchill signals total defense. Britain vows no terms and no parley, pooling vast resources for homeland protection. An army of 100,000 stands ready with volunteers, and air defenses surge to shield every town and London from invasion.

Hitler Churchill France Britain London

Churchill declares war of the unknown warriors rallying Britain

Churchill proclaims unity under the crown amid sustained German U-boat and air attacks while British food stocks rise. He commends a fully representative government and stresses the war of unknown warriors fighting for the nation beyond personal dynastic aims.

Churchill

Italian Air Raid on Haifa Reported

London reports Palestine endured its first air raid as Italian planes dropped bombs on Haifa with no damage recorded.

Palestine London Haifa

Japan Marches On Wenchow Amid Burma Road Talks

Amoy desk reports Britain plans evacuation to Manila if Anglo Japanese ties worsen. Talks in Tokyo with Sir Robert Craigie and Mr Arita seek temporary Burma Road traffic limits for three months. China warns Britain and Japan over war moves as Shanghai reports clashes in a Jap owned cafe.

Amoy Tokyo Asahi Karangay International Settlement Manila Robert Craigie Arita Burma Road Britain Japan Abe Hei Lenmden Moreien Chungling China Burne Road Chine France United States Asii London Aritt Trafic Eastern Asia Chungking Central Daily News Burma Pond Burma India Churchill

Heavy Losses Reported in Ichang Sector Battles

A Chungking dispatch to the Chinese Embassy in London claims nearly 9 000 Japanese casualties from heavy fighting in Ichang between July 6 and 9. Chinese forces reportedly attacked vigorously and advanced in Eastern Henan near Kaifeng, capturing 20 000.

London Chungking Ichang Thos Henan Kaifeng

Democrats Seek Roosevelt Third Term At Democratic Convention

Chicago report notes the Democratic National Convention to open tomorrow with strong expectation to nominate Franklin D. Roosevelt for a third term. Postmaster General Farley pushes for his name to be offered regardless of Roosevelt’s nomination decision.

Chicago Mr. Roosevelt Democratic Committee Farley

London Pol iceman Bradbury Sentenced

Arthur J. Bradbury a clerical officer at Paddington Police Station pleaded guilty to retaining confidential documents and books from the Metropolitan Police Office and was sentenced to three months in gaol The records related to cabinet protection and Bradbury admitted visiting Germany several times before the war and meeting Nazi leaders.

London Arthur J. Bradbury Paddington Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bradbury Germany

Destroyer torpedoed and ships lost in Mediterranean actions

The destroyer HMS Eacort was torpedoed in the Eastern Mediterranean with two ratings killed. The Baroch foundered after being torpedoed. Submarine Shark under Lt Commander P F Buckley is presumed lost. An Italian submarine sank an Iranian freighter near Balfa with 18 crew saved. German and Italian reports claim sinkings of British ships and losses of planes.

London Eacort Mediterranean Baroch Admiralty Shark PF. N Buckley Jerusalem Balfa Cne Haifi High Command Channel

Aiken cites surge in volunteers in six weeks

Defence minister Frank Aiken said in Dublin that 120,000 people volunteered in six weeks and 25,004 in the past week. He warned citizens their districts could become sites of military operations and urged cooperation with the army, avoiding enemy propaganda and not aiding the enemy.

Dublin Frank Aiken Defence

Germany Threatens Violent Attack on Britain

A European crisis report notes German leaders predicting submission or violent action by England. Claims of a July 27 triumphal entry into Berlin after the London capture are reported, with Gibraltar bombings and Rome Berlin communications delays shaping the tense scene.

Germany Britain Signor Gayda England Europe Berlin Hitler London Italy Rome

RAF raids devastate German bases and port facilities

RAF aircraft bombed Bremen shipyards Feckewulf and other targets. hits on Harlingen Bruges railways and docks. One bomber missing, a fighter shot down. attacks on Soest Leverkusen Monheim Hamburg and Borkum. Naval barracks at Rugen Island hit. German reply limited to convoys.

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