18 Jul 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
1
An OCR fragment discusses a court matter with mentions of Funting Evans Kay and others. It references a notification to a judge, possible dates, and actions by a court, with unclear details due to garbled text.
German sources hint at a Reichstag ultimatum to Britain from Hitler outlining three aims: settle Continental issues, restore German colonies, and create a new European economic order. A Mirepean readjustment would split Europe into German and Italian spheres, with Turkey potentially drawn in and the Mediterranean basin largely excluded. London press warns that if Churchill resists, Britain faces dire fate and possible downfall like Warsaw.
Cost of living in London on July 1 shows an official index 87 points above July 1914 and six points above June 1. Food prices up 68 points since 1914, up over 6 per cent since June, driven by potatoes and milk. milk price rise noted as wartime anomaly. German papers claim panic, strikes and sabotage threaten Britain as the war outlook worsens.
Despatches from Rome and allied sources report intensified air and desert warfare near Cairo with British losses, Italian raids on Alexandria and targets around Malte, and heavy clashes across western Egypt while Allied forces push to hold positions and repel strikes.
In Paris rumours claim Marshal Petain seeks quick moves to Versailles and Paris amid doubts about loyalty of political figures. Reports note rail services resume between Paris Lyon and Toulon. General Mougere to replace Mittelhouser as Commander in Chief in the Levant. Dutch radio warns against disturbances under German occupation authorities.
Sydney reports Treasurer Mr Spender stating Australia spends £105 per minute on defence, far below Britain's £9,500,000 daily. He notes £161,000 daily last year with seven million population and expects this figure to rise to fund the defence expansion, stressing continued public contributions.
Mrs Genevieve Rewcastle M B has been gazetted a Surgeon-Lieutenant of the R N V R becoming the first woman doctor in the Navy An Admiralty official said the appointment does not imply more women doctors are needed Rewcastle is expected to be attached to the Wrens
RAF aircraft attacked targets across Germany and occupied Europe despite storms. Bombs struck Hanover oil tanks and a Hamburg blast furnace, with direct hits on Osnabruck and Dortmund munitions, while Luftwaffe airfields in France and Holland faced renewed bombardment and a Sunderland crew repelled Heinkel raids off England.
The widow of George Eumorfopoulou donates a Tang period Chinese pottery saddle horse model to the British Museum in memory of his long friendship and generosity. The piece, famed in the Eumorfopoulos collection as "The Blue Horse," remains a noted visitor favorite.
Home Secretary outlines plans for emergency civilian courts to try civil offences in invaded districts with no jury or appeal, under Defence Regulations. Sir John Anderson withdraws one day bill, promises amendments, stresses courts are civilian not martial.
Reports state American defence circles discuss forming a new ministry in Japan under Prince Konoye. Johnston announced track contracts for 1.0 million dollars for new dorm planes. War Department contracts total 401 million dollars for ordnance and materials. Separately, Hevin proposes a Pan American patrol flotilla for coastal defense. Washington notes talk of a Western Hemisphere protectorate preparatory to Havana conference questions. State Department denies formal Chile note but suggests ambassador Howers may have delivered a memorandum.
Prince Konoye has accepted the Premiership and begun forming a ministry. The Nichi Nichi predicts a Japanese alliance with Germany and Italy to reorient policy, aiming to resolve the China incident, stabilize East Asia, and end dependence on Britain and the United States.
A Cape Town report notes growing calls to curb treasonous rhetoric as General Hertzog observes a political truce. Proponents urge constitutional steps to curb government opponents while urging regional federation and a shift in security and economic alignments including ties with Manchukuo and East Asia. The Tokyo Times cites Prime Minister Konoye's unsettled plans as Japan faces cabinet changes amid a debated alliance with Germany and Italy.
In the House of Commons Foreign Under-Secretary Mr KR A Butler said Britain had informed Sweden that Sweden's permit for German troops to cross Swedish territory is a grave breach of neutrality and must be regarded as serious.
The Chinese Ambassador urged the Foreign Office to oppose temporary Burma Road trade restrictions. Britain weighs a Burma Road agreement while US Secretary Hull warns against closing routes. Japan reports occupation of Yungning and a supply line disruption as talks proceed between Tokyo and London.
The Mine Workers' Federation conference rejected by 430 to 16 a motion calling for Mr. Chamberlain and others responsible for the policy to retire from Parliament to form a more representative Government. Speakers urged unity and backed Labour Party and Trades Union Congress in the war effort.
The note suggests Chiang Kai-Shek had a single import route remaining after the Hongkong-Burma Mow closure. It mentions limited cargo access and potential strategic shifts, but lacks concrete details on the exact route or alternatives.
Japanese warships seized nine foreign vessels near Hing Chow during a blockade. One British ship was held on suspicion, while the remaining vessels were released after checks.
London reports Second-Lieut Dixon of the Royal Artillery receives the Military Cross for rescuing his superior during the Dunkirk retreat. He retrieved a wounded officer and seven ranks in a burning area, then crossed the Bergues Canal bridge under danger. A separate dispatch notes British Mediterranean Fleet returning to Alexandria after engagements and ongoing air attacks on the Dodecanese.
In Tallin n Tuesday elections in Fistonia Latvia and Lithuania produced an overwhelming victory for the Workers Party which advocated the closest collaboration with the Soviet. No other candidates were permitted to run.
Air Ministry reports RAF fighters repelling afternoon raids on Britain. A Hurricane shot down two Junkers 88s over the English Channel and another over the sea. Spitfires destroyed a Heinkel off the northeast coast, while a merchant ship at Scapa Flow was set ablaze.
The Norwegian Times correspondent notes the mercantile fleet as Norway's key contribution to the common cause. The fleet is modern and efficient, including large floating whaling factories capable of producing about 250000 tons of oil. Thousands of young Norwegians were training for military service.
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