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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1940
Page
2
Dense OCR fragment from The Canberra Times advertising postal rates and Canberra agents lists. Mentions subscription price 40 shillings per year and postage terms, with multiple agency names such as Jackson's Newsagency and Kingston outlet. Contains stray headings and contact snippets.
The Canberra Times accepts advertisements with right to alter or omit any ad. Ads must reach by 1 pm prior publication. Copy must be ink written and clearly endorsed by the person responsible. The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd, Canberra.
Air raids continued with enemy bombs landing in three towns across south east and north west Scotland. Incendiaries started fires but were quickly suppressed. Berlin claims indicate German bombers attacked British works and harbours, sinking four merchant ships totaling 40,004 tons, while British forces over north and west Germany caused no material damage. Four planes are reported missing.
In Rome on Monday Herr Hitler gave Signor Mussolini an armoured train for the protection of the Duce during his travels. The gift underscores Axis cooperation as Mussolini tours locations amid concerns over raids.
London lists casualties from the Shark on July 15 the Vandyck on July 17 and Fraser on June 20. The Admiralty includes 128 ratings among 64 officers and 7 enlisted members of the Legis Shicens.
The Canberra weather bulletin lists barometer readings 9 am 0.85 and 3 pm 30.97 percent. Temperatures recorded 9 am 31 degrees and 3 pm 48 degrees with a 24 hour maximum of 56.5 to 48.4 and a minimum of 20.8 on screen 19.6 on grass. Wind velocity at Canberra aerodrome reached 10 mph.
Canberra area forecast predicts mostly fine with a mild day and heavy fog expected in the morning. Light westerly winds are expected to accompany the day.
In a wartime broadcast tone, Britain denounces Hitler’s promises as false peace. The speech accuses Germany of subservience and conquest, warns that diplomacy cannot appease the Nazi regime, and calls for united, steadfast resistance until liberty and justice prevail.
In Belgium and France air operations show the RAF and Allied pilots countering a large German air push. The RAF conducted heavy bombing raids on Germany while maintaining fighter cover and pressing night attacks on long range targets, despite facing superior enemy numbers.
A Panamanian steamer Froasoula was bombed and sunk July 15, 2548 miles northwest of Cape Finistero. Eighteen crew members left in boats under the caps and chief officer, with three survivors reaching England after four days at sea. Many perished from exposure in rough weather.
Berlin reports an official statement saying Britain will provide a reply to Churchill. The official noted that Soviet influence in the Baltic States will not disrupt German Russian relations and that trade regulation in the Baltic under new conditions has begun.
Monday the Admiralty declared parts of the British coast dangerous for shipping. Vessels entering or leaving the Bristol Channel must sail round the north of Ireland.
London reports M. Corbin of the French Embassy has departed for South America on a British liner. The Treasury states £28,000 in interest free loans and gifts were received yesterday, with contributions totalling £47,000, including £4,601,000 in bonds and other funds.
In Chicago on Monday Jim Ferrier finished third, two strokes behind the winner in the Tom O'Shanters club event. Metz won with 278, O'Haven Revolts tied with Ferrier at 278 and 240 respectively.
Cairo reports daily harassment in the Western desert as British patrols clash with enemy mounted infantry. A Somaliland patrol near Farenji and a Kali patrol targeting Thaihan peat inflicted casualties while a northern frontier encounter left British forces with casualties.
Director General of Munitions reports progress in Australia’s war production, detailing output of rifles, machine guns, shells, bombs, grenades, depth charges, anti aircraft gear, and aero engines. He notes Lithgow Bren gun work, imports from Newcastle, and local measures to adapt tank drawings for Australian materials, emphasizing skilled labor and new training to overcome shortages.
A British pilot described a German fighter, likely the Heinkel 113, in a report from London. The aircraft resembled Germany’s answer to the Spitfire but reportedly flew around 40 miles per hour slower, carried two large machine guns plus a motor cannon, and had a smaller wingspan reducing maneuverability.
A London Admiralty communique details Swordfish aircraft strike on Tobruk hitting an oil tanker and transports with subsequent large explosions. Cairo reports British bombings at Elgubbi, Baidin and shipping damage at Tobruk, with raids on Sidi Barrani Sollum Mersamatruh and Fuka. Italian bombers attacked Mallu with losses and wreckage seen. one enemy fighter shot down.
A Rome dispatch says Italian planes bombed a British post at Sidi Barrani and Mara Matran, plus targets at Buni and Wajir in East Africa. One enemy plane fell. Italian aircraft all returned. Asmara raids caused no damage or casualties. Cairo notes RAF strikes on Aerodromes and Kangata at Asmara with all planes returning. Other units attacked Taranto and munition stores at Aswab.
The 43rd Italian communiqué reiterates information from a reliable source claiming after naval engagements between July and 13 that British ships including a Warspite class battleship of 31 000 tons a Gloucesters class cruiser of 10 000 tons and an Arbus class destroyer of 5 200 tons suffered severe damage and heavy crew losses. One enemy aircraft was shot down as it tried to machine gun an Italian rescue plane. The British crew bailed out and were captured.
An Admiralty notice reports the submarine Salmon under Captain EB O Bickford is considerably overdue and presumed lost. The same commander previously allowed the Viner Bremen to escape but later sank a U boat and torpedoed two German cruisers. Also announced is the loss of the mine sweeping trawler Crestflower after damage and engagement with enemy aircraft, with two ratings dead.
In a broad appeal, M. Pietri asks French citizens to aid in rebuilding France after German invasion. He notes the destruction of over 700 railway bridges and widespread damage to communications and transport of food. Shortages of petroleum coal lubricating oil and motor fuel worsen the situation.
Early this morning a Dornier 17 was seen at 15 000 feet 15 000 feet over southern England as Hurricanes rose from 2000 feet. The Dornier dove toward the sea but was brought down in flames. The crew escaped by rubber boat and were rescued by a motor torpedo boat. A Messerschmitt 110 was shot down in the Channel yesterday in the same action.
The Department of Information says a small party of reinforcement troops sailed from Melbourne on May 25 and arrived in Freeland. The units were mainly technical and included a Hid Wunder of Tutath.
In Sydney on Monday the Overseas League heard Treasurer Boende warn of a long war ahead as Britain faced invasion threats from Hitler. He urged unity and resolve, noting Germany’s defeats yet warning against underestimating the foe. Mr Hughes stressed Australia’s need for arms, planes, and manpower to deter invasion and defend peace and liberty.
The Minister for Information announced that voluntary censorship will continue and a Press Censorship Board will not be established. He stated the system respects free expression while studying defence related scrutiny and warned against propaganda. The government seeks to warn the public and encourage open discussion to support victory.
Trustees of World Morale open a Pan American conference in Havana. The opening speaker urges Americans to assume a guiding mission for civilization, call for prepared defense of democratic rights, and outline renewed hemispheric cooperation amid global tensions.
Baron Cartier de Marbienné declares in a broadcast that no armistice or separate peace exists. He asserts Belgians will stand with Britain and contribute fully to the wartime effort.
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