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19 Jul 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
1
Japan to form a military government ministers named
Tokyo reports Premier Prince Konoye plans a virtually military cabinet to set foreign policy with the Minister for War the Minister for Navy and the Foreign Minister to be chosen first. Matsuoka reportedly selected as Foreign Minister with Lt General Togo likely as War Minister. Army pushes for rapid action against French and Dutch possessions and South Seas policy. Churchill notes Burma transit rules affecting China. Chen Ban-sueh linked to assassination plot against Wang Ching-wei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Prince Konoye
Minster
Navy
British
Associated Press
Matsuoka
Army
Togo
Matwuoka
Netherlands
South Seas
the Times
Shanghai
Nanking
Chen Ban-sueh
Columbia
New York) University
Wang Ching-wei
Tt Ia
Wang Chingwei
Franco Demands Return of Gibraltar
General Franco urges reconquest of Gibraltar as mission of Catholic Kings. He tells Service chiefs 2,000,000 soldiers stand ready to back Spain’s claim and expansion in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco
Gibraltar
Madrid
Africa
Spelt
Burma Road Closure Agreed Between Britain Japan
British and Japanese authorities confirm a temporary Burma Road closure to move certain goods to China. China’s office in Chungking calls the move unfriendly and unlawful, warns treaty violations, and says China will keep fighting. Cordell Hull objects, but says the protest won’t stop Japan's action and Britain may keep Burma blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Japan
Burma
China
Forvika
Chungking
Burma Road
League of Nations
Sarultey
Ojessa
Tokyo
Cordell Hull
France
Hull
Moonlight raid cripples key German canal link
British bombers targeted the Dortmund to Duis canal in a planned strike on German transport. RAF photos and models guided the attack, leaving the aqueduct unusable and cargo unloaded in nearby fields as reconnaissance confirmed the canal empty. Coastal Command reconnaissance covered a wide area yesterday despite adverse weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dortmund
Exas
Germany
Royal Air Force
Lous
Air Ministry
Coastal Command
Scandinavia
Bay of Biscay
Flying boat sinks submarine in South Atlantic action
A Royal Australian Air Force Sunderland attacked a U boat at periscope depth in the South Atlantic. Four bombs hit, the submarine surfaced, a direct hit sank it while crew abandoned ship. Survivors were picked up by a naval sloop. The aging boat captain was Squadron Leader W. Gibson of Sydney, 25, with second pilot H G Hargatt, 21, of New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Australian Air Force
South Atlantic
Sunderland
W, RN
Gibson
Sydney
H. G. Hargatt
New South Wales
Point Cook
Italian Naval Losses Report Death Toll and Wounded
Rome reports Italian naval casualties with 610 dead and 149 wounded as released by General headquarters. The Arst list details the losses and serious injuries among naval forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Axis aims and British fate in Bavkan war talk
The Times Balkan correspondent reports German propaganda shifting from threats to moderated aims if Britain fights on. Propagandists claim Germany could strike Britain while Japan seizes Dutch East Indies and Australia, reshaping power in the Pacific as Britain’s position weakens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balkan
the Times
Britain
Germany
Pamfil Sheikaru
Bucharest
Curratul
Japan
Pacific
Indo- China
Australia
Italy
East
Europe
Russia
No New Car Sales in Britain
The Ministry of Transport announces that from July 20 no person may place a new non motor car in England without a licence. Licences are not being granted for the present while consultations occur on diverting stock to overseas markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thurs
Ministry of Transport
England
Sterling Pegged Stabilising With Dollar
Officially announced that from July 14 sterling will be quoted at the same rate in New York as in London. The move ends the free market for sterling in most of the world and introduces registered accounts for payments between sterling areas and the United States at the official rate. The Times City Editor notes sterling has become a compartmentalized currency limited to bilateral channels, though there is hope it may regain interchangeability between accounts in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Treasury
United States
Switzerland
the Times
England’s Fate Tied to Subjugation of Britain and Empire
The passage argues that subduing Britain by force would not stay limited to the island. If England seeks military subjugation, the consequences would extend to the entire British Empire, affecting colonies and dominions beyond. The defeat of Britain would echo across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Britain
League of Nations invites Princeton transfer of departments
The League Secretariat in Geneva has accepted in principle Princeton University's invitation to move the Finance Health and Drug Control departments to Princeton for the war duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League
Princeton University
Princeton
Royal visit to munitions factory in South England
The King visited a munitions factory in South England at night, touring various departments for about an hour. A Home Guard halting the royal car mistook the chauffeur, who identified the King in admiral’s uniform and the guard saluted as the vehicle passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Roosevelt Named for Third Term in Democratic Platform
In Chicago on Wednesday Democrats nominated Roosevelt for a third term pending election. Senator Lister Hill praised Roosevelt as leader and urged unified effort to secure peace and defend the United States. The platform outlines nonintervention in foreign wars and Monroe Doctrine enforcement, with support for assisting democracies within legal limits. Pepper insertion delays completion and a pro New Deal plank is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt
United States
Washington
Lister Hill
America
Democratic Resolutions Committee
Congress
Pepper
Britain
Strength of Empire Air Force Commands Aerial War
Secretary for Air Sir Archibald Sinclair reports Britain’s strategic position weaker but morale high. RAF forces, France-based squadrons, and home bombers press an unrelenting offensive, with 105 enemy aircraft down and 21 losses to date. Coastal Command watches a broad enemy coastline as Germany prepares future air raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Empire
Air
Sir Archibald Sinclair
Britain
France
Archibald Sinclair
Royal Air Force
R.A.F
Weither
Culmary
Narvik
Pyrenees
RLA
Enemy raids over Britain report heavy bombers and losses
The report details attacks by enemy bombers over south east England and Wales with multiple bombs and casualties though few deaths, dive bombing near ships off the south east coast, aerial engagements over the Rhine, and a Bristol Blenheim shot down near Cherbourg with German troop landings at Ushant Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
South Canal
Air Ministry
Wales
Ehemy
LAIMS
High Command
Aldershot
Fairfield
Aerodromea
Tunbridge Wella
East
Elso
Portland Harbour
Greenock
Ovevaous
Wealan
Channel
Bomba
Rhine
Cherbourg
Ushant Island
Brittany
Soviet Troops Advancing in Rumania Across 12 Districts
London dispatch reports Soviet forces advancing deeper into Rumania with 12 new districts in Dorohi and the area bordering North Bukowina. The move signals a widening frontline in what is described as a major eastern operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rumania
Dorohi
North
Bukowina
Wapite training scheme praised as vital for air power
Sir Archibald Sinclair notes progress in aircraft production and new U S sources while stressing Britain must shift from defense to offense. He underscores the need to train pilots and air crews to balance new output with operational air force demands amid limited space and ongoing interferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Sir Archibald Sinclair
United States
Cenaola
Australia
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Wedenaday
I Canal
Flying Boat
Norway
Spanish
Norwegian
Hamburger Fremdenblatt
Isterling
Empire Air Force
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