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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
1
China states it does not seek aid as it aims to execute a complete blockade. Officials insist on self sufficiency while pursuing strategic measures to enforce the embargo.
Japan intends to establish a legation in Canberra with Minister Mr. Kawa arriving in Sydney next Thursday and traveling to Canberra. Mr. Hattori, Administrative Secretary, reports staff arrangements include two second secretaries a third secretary four clerks and an Australian girl typist. Accommodation in Canberra is scarce thus a western style house with Sydney furniture will house the legation. In about two years the Japanese government plans to build its own legation.
Sydney correspondent reports a freighter allocated to New Caledonia but not permanent while chrome and nickel exports remain vital. In London the Lord Privy Seal stated in Commons that proposals to legislate for forced service of Allied forces were under consideration.
Belgrade AP reports Romanian dictator Antonescu rushed to Vienna to confer with Goering after a Russian ultimatum demanded Romania cede Black Sea naval bases. Neubacher accompanied Antonescu. Antonescu returned to Bucharest by train. Luftwaffe attache also went to Berlin. German sources say talks with Goering were economic. The British Consulate warns Britons to leave Yugoslavia if not urgent.
Rome radio reports Soviet guns dominating Greek divisions and 50,000 men massing on the frontier. The Times Ankara correspondent notes strategic Turkish caution toward any German aggression, while Yugoslavia mobilizes spring classes and Bulgaria boosts civilian defense amid regional tension. Russia’s stance appears encouraging to some in London while uncertainty remains over Russia and Yugoslavia.
Ex-King Carol and Madame Lupescu reportedly fled a pursuit near Aracena and disappeared after a rapid drive between Aracena and a nearby area, prompting soil and road search activity.
Official data shows Germany holds 300 million dollars in the United States and the total is rising faster than expenditures. Some funds are diverted for unspecified purposes.
A new commander is named as the naval defense braces for a possible invasion attempt. The speaker calls the attack a very real threat but confident it will be thwarted, noting submarines pose a serious position yet a Navy countermeasure will be found.
The Premier Prince Konoye convenes an urgent Cabinet session after France again misses Tokyo time limits on terms for Thailand and Indo China. Observers cite French delays in Tokyo negotiations rather than a deliberate halt. An accord outline has been reported, with remaining points awaiting settlement in coming days.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr. Robert Hudson warned farmers that without full effort the nation faces hunger next winter. He declared the danger as a stark reality and urged decisive action to avert a food crisis.
A Cairo military spokesman says native Patriot forces under a British officer push on for relief or capture of Fort Burye as part of ongoing African front developments. The Anandiaiesi province of Gojjandes has provided manpower for the operation.
Senate leaders tied to a proposed amendment clarifying rights to terminate defense funding with a vote by a simple majority. Ellender opposed using American armed forces abroad amid tense debate about Italy and Abyerinia. Spee Sareea captured.
The Air Ministry states enemy activity occurred last night over the country with a few bombs dropped after dark on a town in south England. There were no damages or casualties reported.
Germans fined Ypres for an assault on a German soldier by three inhabitants. A hat bearing the initials AD was found, three men were arrested, and all locals with allies were summoned before the German Commandant.
Greek actions in Albania report successful local operations against enemy positions and crept troops. Air attacks on concentrations and machine gun nests are noted. Prisoners claim the sinking of 1500 Alpini after a troopship was attacked. Mr Anthony Eden meets Greek Prime Minister M Korizis and visits military hospitals with General John Dill.
Defence works in Northern Australia are strengthened by costly projects listed secretly in the Gazette. A Sydney company will carry out the construction, planned for completion in October, with work already started about 1200 miles from Dear.
The Department of Information plans a powerful short wave transmitting station in Australia to broadcast Malaya troop updates and other information to the Far East. Senator Fail indicated he would accompany a ministerial delegation on a question about the project.
The Japanese Consul General Mr Akiyama indicated Japan aims to expand trade with Australia, but no new agreement has been reached since the 1940 expiry. Officials say Japan cannot import the full Australian wool quota and no concrete basis for a new trade deal has been secured.
A new aircraft design for Britain features two engines. The description hints at advanced propulsion and potential roles for long range or military use, with references to high performance and possible production notes.
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