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Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
3
Paris Declared An Open City Amid Military Reorganizations
Paris, Thursday. General Hering, Military Governor, leaves to command the army as Paris is declared open city with General Dentz in charge. A notice states all military targets removed and steps taken to ensure inhabitants security and food supplies under all circumstances.
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Paris
Hering
Dentz
SINKINGS CLAIMED BY GERMANS
London reports the German High Command claims its air force on June 11 attacked Allied shipping, sinking or damaging ten transports, with three vessels in the 20 000 ton to 15 000 ton range.
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London
High Command
Japanese warning as war tensions rise over Indo China supply
Tokyo officials warn Japan cannot ignore growing Allied moves and Dutch patrols near Japanese shipping. British and Dutch actions are tied to traffic and explosives concerns, with possible drastic Japanese action if Indo China aid continues.
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Indo-China
Chungking
Burma
Allies Urged Repeal of Johnson Act to Aid War Effort
Mr Celler calls for repeal of the Johnson Act to expand loans and aid to Allies. Army reports 10 to 14 million dollars in surplus equipment turned in, with Allies seeking purchases but private sale prioritized to speed production. Britain and American supporters press for immediate action, urging open shores and swift sacrifice to stop aggression.
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Celler
Army
War Savings Record Day in New South Wales
Australia wide total for war savings certificates reaches £2,978,239 with a record daily investment of £218,432 in New South Wales. State tallies include Victoria £731,000 Queensland £540,400 South Australia £174,040 Western Australia £219,685 and Tasmania £57,614. Treasurer Mr Spender reports £73,265 subscribed today in the interest free, bringing the total to £1,435, Gifts to the Commonwealth total £3,404 making £123,780.
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Bydney
Thurslay
N.S.W
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Sydney
Mr. Spender
Commonwealth
Dutch Princesses in Canada Arrive En Route to Quebec
Ottawa reports Princess Juliana of Holland and her children traveling by train toward Quebec to meet the Duke of Athlone the new Governor General of Canada.
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Canada
Ottawa
Juliana of Holland
Ifax
Quebec
Duke of Athlone
Plane Crashes in Flames Off East Coast of London
A British aircraft reportedly struck a barrage balloon cable off the East Coast and crashed in flames. The plane and crew are not yet found. the wreckage set fire near a flour mill, barges, and a railway truck at the wharf.
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London
Italian miners dismissed at Bendigo mine
In Melbourne on Thursday the Italian miners at the Central Nell Gwynn mine were discharged after other workers refused to work with them. Bendigo management announced the dismissal following the walkout by local miners.
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Bendigo
Melbourne
Nell Gwynn
Spain Declares Non Belligerent At War Escalation
Spain adopts non belligerent stance as Cabinet resolves to maintain neutrality. London evacuations move underway with 750 children boarding trains to Cornwall. Funds for plane purchases grow toward 35 aircraft. Markets buoyed by strength in war issues while Australian social figures and parliamentary salary cuts make headlines.
Japan Probes Naval Fire Incident Near Tapanecee Waters
The Foreign Office investigates reports that a naval plane fired on Tapanecee fishing boats between Janka and Billiton Islands on June. No injuries or casualties. Also examining claims from East Ladies cops. A Mich Michi & Kim yun report cites Bourabaya correspondent about 2,009 British soldiers secretly landed near Neuvany, 16 km north of Tan. denials follow from British and Dutch authorities.
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Tokyo
Foreign Office
Janka
Billiton Imands
Japan
East
Mich Michi &Kimyun
Ite Corresp Mden
Bourabaya
Neuvany
Tan
Netherlands Deny British Landings in Dutch East Indies
London reports an official Dutch statement denying German radio claims that 2000 British troops landed in Java and stating there are no British troops in the Indies.
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London
Netherland
Java
Indies
Japanese demand new Asia order to replace past policy
Tokyo reports Captain Okuma of the Navy Department says some Americans want a friendly settlement with Japan but Japan will not respond unless the United States accepts realities of the Far East and cooperates in erecting a new order in Asia by abandoning past policy.
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Tokyo
Mimong
Okuma
Navy Department
Japan
America
Far East
Asia
Japanese Air Attack on Chungking Devastates City
Reported 23 minute raid destroys two thirds of old Chungking attic and kills or wounds thousands. Missionaries call it the worst devastation of the war with massive destruction and casualties across the city.
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Chungking
Thungking
American freighter ashore in Pacific near Brisbane
A United States cargo ship of 3400 tons ran ashore on an inland in the Pacific near Brisbane this morning. Rescue boats and other vessels are rushing to assist the distressed freighter.
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Pacific
Brisbane
United States
Arms Surrender in Queensland Amid Supply Drive
An order for foreigners to surrender arms and explosives yielded strong results in Northenland. Large quantities of ammunition were surrendered to police stations with over 1,000 livres collected in a major town. Today marked the final day for surrender under threat of confiscation for any alien possession. Further crackdowns on suspected outsiders were planned.
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Brisbane
Nazis Dissolving in Uruguay
The German Minister Herr Lang man reported to the Foreign Office that Nazi organizations in Uruguay are being dissolved along with the German Workers Union under anti Nazi laws and demonstrations.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
Herr Langman
Foreign Office
German Workers Union
Death of Sir John Harvey Former Chief Judge in Equity
Sir John Harvey died at his Beydney home at age 75 after a period of illness. He served as Chief Judge in Equity and was widely respected for his judicial career and public service.
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Bydney
John Harvey
Equity
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