12 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1940
Page
1
An unclear fragment notes a dance at Jeanbeyan with phrases like 473 yd GUT and references to Korea Kreuger and SBR 10 Young gth. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or names.
A Kunming dispatch reports continuing traffic along the Burma Road with vast quantities of supplies reaching Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's armies. Japanese claims about suspension bridges over the Salween and Mekong are challenged as bridges had been removed then repaired. A repair crew at the Fallen Bridge restored service within hours after attacks. In Hong Kong a Vancouver to Kunming note says two American missionaries and one of their six children were murdered near Kutsing on November 5, with another child injured.
A Berlin dispatch reports Soviet Premier Molotov left for Berlin in a special train accompanied by German Ambassador Von Schulenberg and Soviet officials. The move triggers speculation that Count Ciano and Rarace may travel to Berlin to present discussions aimed at a diplomatic victory over Britain, marking Molotov’s first abroad mission by a Soviet minister.
Athens reports heavy Italian losses in killed and wounded with many prisoners captured and vast war material seized. Greek counterattacks succeed despite bad weather and terrain while British air support aids operations in Albania and Epirus.
RAF raids hit Naples Brindisi and surrounding targets in southern Italy. Pilots faced smoke and darkness from Mount Vesuvius eruption as they targeted docks shipping and railway buildings. A Flight Lieutenant described Brindisi attack with strong visibility breaks aiding aim. A squadron leader led another raid over Brindisi, flying about 40 minutes.
George Walters selected to succeed the late Senator as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. A close ally of Sumner Welles, he has broadly backed the administration's foreign policy and served as a key legislative contact for Cordell Hull.
Moscow mobilises one million youth labour conscripts from today until 236 for training in special trade schools. The program aims to arm the nation with skilled workers for wartime effort and rebuilding.
The German Admiralty said last night a German warship was sunk by a British submarine but London has no official confirmation. It is believed the vessel may be a pocket battleship that shelled a convoy in the Mid Atlantic last week.
A New Zealand Flight Lieutenant, home in Hawkes Bay, recounts a Berlin raid over Munich in a RAF heavy bomber. He describes a perfect night, low flight, a heavy calibre bomb load, flares, searchlights, and the successful bomb burst on the target amid clear skies and a moonlit sky.
The capital lies in ruins with widespread destruction across towns and villages. The quake toppled multiple buildings including the palace and theatre districts. many structures damaged, theatres closed, and casualties reported in Galati with dozens killed and hundreds injured.
German raiders conducted a moonlit bombardment on London last night, dropping explosive and incendiary bombs on shelters shops and residences. Anti aircraft guns claim 400 German bombers and fighters destroyed since the war began. An attack also targeted the Scilly Isles with limited casualties and minor damage along Kent Sussex coast.
Reported raids describe multiple waves of German planes crossing the southeast coast toward London. About 40 reached the outskirts while four entered the capital. a bar was hit and a house fire caused eight deaths including a three month old baby. Casualties and damage were heavy in some districts, with observers noting night glare and disrupted lighting.
Damaged reports from Bucharest indicate several oil refineries were seriously damaged. British Minister Mr Hoare and staff were said to be safe amid the incident.
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