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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

2

Co operation in relations between Australia and Japan

Professor P V Russo, associate of Australian affairs, released a message received from M Kodama president of the Japanese Foreign Trade Association. The message urges international cultural understanding as a path to lasting peace and mutual welfare between Australia and Japan. Russo warned against hurried military strength and called for continued dialogue and an Australian delegation to Tokyo to foster goodwill and collaboration.

Sydney Japan Indi Tural Mission Anese Mier Prince Koni Aftaire Australia Menanes Russoaleg M. Kodama Russo Tokyo Auetralia

Advertising Rules and Insertion Rights for The Canberra Times

The Canberra Times outlines advertising conditions including no guarantee of heading placement, submission deadlines, and the need for clear ink copy. Ads must be endorsed by responsible persons, with nonconforming ads possibly held over. The notice is from The Federal Capital Press of Australia in Canberra.

Canberra Times Cqilberta Times Federal Carital Press OF Australia CTD Canberra

North Africa bases and positions damaged in British Somaliland

An Italian communique notes a bomber mission causing extensive damage to targets in North Africa. It mentions bases at Ettore in British Somaliland and enemy positions at Kirmyk in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, with claims of crew losses and recent operations.

North Nous Br Talbert Presen Rth Africa Neenyn Coun Ettore British Somaliland Kirmyk

Australians hail Sydney victory as navy pride grows

The Canberra Times salutes H.M.A.S. Sydney for sinking an Italian cruiser in the Mediterranean, highlighting allied cooperation with the Royal Navy. It notes Australia’s expanding war frontier and the enduring bond with Britain as the Royal Australian Navy proves its efficiency and resolve.

H.M.A.S Sydney Royal Australian Navy H.M.A.S. Sydney Emden Royal .Navy Mediterranean Seven Seas Royal Navy Australia Italy Germany North Sea New Zealand Suez Canal Royal Australian H.M.A.S. Pyaete Austr

Hitler Speech Sparks British Press Reaction

London reports show the British press reacting to Hitler's Reichstag speech as a call for “final peace”虽 and contrasts with President Roosevelt’s aggressive stance. The piece notes British sentiment that Britain will not be intimidated and faces the prospect of extended conflict.

Hitler plans neutrals in Berlin parade through Unter den Linden

The report from London says major preparations are under way for a large ceremony in Berlin with spectacular processions along Unter den Linden. The date was originally set for the 27th but may be delayed. The article accuses the British of lying and says the people are following Mur.

London Berlin Tavestia

Government to amend Emergency Powers Bill after criticism

The government plans changes to the Emergency Powers Bill to provide an appeal in cases where death sentences could be imposed. The move follows strong criticism in Parliament after the bill’s introduction in the Commons, marking the first division since Churchill formed his government ten weeks ago.

London Courpore Churchill

Protective ring at Gibraltar reported by German radio

A German radio station says British authorities are building a protective ring around Gibraltar to defend against northern attacks. The report notes fortifications and observers near the frontier as part of the defense plan.

London Gibraltar

Britain Unmoved by Hitler Threats Says Churchill

Britain remains resolute after Hitler's latest peace appeal. The Prime Minister's recent speech is cited to show no shift in resolve to fight on. Germany is accused of half truths and war aims, with blame for civilian bombings and refugees clearly stated.

Hitler Churchill Britain Germany Europe France Belgium

Dobruja’s Shifting Rule and Fertile Balkans Crossroads

The region Dobruja has shifted between Romania and Bulgaria through 19th and early 20th century treaties. Its mixed population includes Bulgarians Turks Russians Armenians and Greeks with Rumanians in the majority. Fertile corn lands fueled Romanian wartime and trade shifts, with Varna losing trade to Constanza.

Rumania Bertin Bucharest Bulgaria Dobruja Neuilly Balkans Varna Constanza

Bulgaria Eyes Dobruja in Balkan Power Shifts

The article notes shifting alignments in Eastern Europe with Bulgaria-Turkey warming and Romania courting the Axis, risking friction in the region. It suggests Bulgaria may press claims on Dobruja, provoking Hungarian discontent over Transylvania as Hungary claims it.

Bulgaria Turkey Romania Dobruja Hungary Transylvania

Hungary and Germany Face Balkans Clash Over Romania

The report notes Germany restrains Hungary from expanding claims in Romania and ponders how far Germany will permit Romania to seek Axis help. A peace pause by Germany risks shaping the Balkans while direct Balkan action could pull in Western troops and risk Russia's reaction.

Hungary Germany Romania Balkan Balkans Western Russia

Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Frederick Ward Manuscript

A fragmented OCR line records a query about an antl book, with a surrender remark that the only book is part two of a work by Frederick Ward. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear context.

Amio Freuarick Ward

German Raider Active in Atlantic Suspected Similar to Wolf

Reports mention minefields off Cape Agulhas and in the Tasman Sea as signs of a mystery German raider operating in the Atlantic. The vessel is linked to two British sinkings near the West Indies and compared to the Altmark and Wolf. Five fast German ships are named, with two known victims the King John and the Davison. French and American officials assess the threat amid investigations.

London Cape Agulhas South Africa Tasman Sea Atlantic West Indies Daily Telegraph Samland United States Washington Navy State Departments

The Economist pushes national minimum life standard idea

The Economist advocates a national minimum standard of living as a postwar reform akin to emancipation of women. It pairs a maximum private income with measures to curb wage and price increases and calls for a direct levy on all incomes to finance war costs.

London Economist

Russians Withdraw From Romania Border Areas

In Bucharest on Sunday Russian troops who occupied small districts along the Besarabian frontier withdrew. The move follows confusion from a week of inadvertent occupation that threatened several villages and towns.

Bucharest

Gauss Arrives in Canberra to Set Up Legation Office

Mr Gauss the United States President Minister arrived in Canberra to oversee tensions over housing shortages. An American expert will plan and supervise the Diplomatic Legation construction in the foreign sector near the Phone Minister's Lodge. Mrs Gauss and their son will join in two months.

United States Clarence’ E. Gouna Canberra Gauas

RAF Bombing Hits Northwest Germany in Night Raid

Allied air forces raided northwest Germany last night, striking Bremen and Hamburg areas with bombs. Large fires reported near the Bremen site and at Wismar on the Baltic, with damage to factories and roads and communications in the Ruhr region.

R.A.F. Bombera Germany Fockewuls Brémen Seheen Domnier Wismara Baltic Miawaya Nacat Catanea Weneidorf Marchinenee Ae Thei Mague Ferodrome Wilhelmataven Wis Agin Air Mini Ceredromwies Hélani Wlamar Hamburg Bremen Ruhr Alo

China vows to defend sovereignty amid regional tensions

General Chiang Kai-Shek stated China's determination to preserve sovereignty and territorial integrity and to resist any compromise. The China Embassy released the message urging Britain and other powers to honor treaties and avoid impairing prestige as Shanghai officials consider urgent consular meetings.

China Chiang Kai-Shek Britain Lew Wat Sioad Asiade Uy Lnk Tee Burma Shanghai W. J. Keswick

Welles Adds Phrase About Conditions Warranting We

The fragment shows Mr. Welles inserting We sire into a statement when conditions justify broader collective language. The text hints at formal or ceremonial phrasing and possible discussion of powers or duties.

Mr. Welles

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