25 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1940
Page
1
An elderly Camden resident, McClung, remembered for 38 years of public service, was honored as a community figure. The report notes local standings, a village tone, and expressions of gratitude for his dedication amid a period of reflection on civic duty.
Reports from Pindus describe Greek divisions driving through a mountain barrier and nearly splitting the Italian army near Pogradec. Allied casualties and losses mount as British Australian and New Zealand troops arrive in Greece, while Bari is heavily bombed by long-range Allied aircraft causing fires and explosions.
A Greek and Italian exchange notes troops advancing in new positions while air forces clash, with Allied and Axis air action reported. An Australian involvement claim is denied by the Army Minister, suggesting possible distant deployment rather than on-site AU troops in Greece.
In London on Sunday, Romania signed the pact joining the Axis alliance. General Antonescu, premier, signed the Fetacol as foreign ministers von Ribbenstron and Mignor Buti attended. Neutral journalists observed the event and Romania to participate in joint committees on Romanian interests.
Tokyo paper Kokumin carries an article by Admiral Ryoxi Nakamura urging immediate war with the United States. Nakamura, 62, a former chief of the Japanese Navy Technical Staff and a Supreme War Council member, labels America the greatest direct factor blocking Japan's East mission.
Report notes a trade blockade affecting Martinique with authorities restricting acids machinery oil and other harvest materials. It states Americans accept only the simplest staple products amid the disruption.
President Roosevelt confirms Admiral William D Leahy as ambassador to Vichy replacing current Puerto Rico Governor. Leahy formerly served as Chief of the Naval Operations from 1937 to 1941 and brings military diplomacy experience to the post.
Melbourne reports that H.M.A.S. Australia sank the French destroyer Audacieux of 2569 tons and captured the cruiser Gloire of 7600 tons in a Dakar engagement. The ship, with two British destroyers, engaged Audacieux after detecting three French cruisers en route to Dakar, taking part in covering the British fleet action involving General de Gaulle’s attempt to land Free French forces.
New York Saturday the six million people in the United States belong to groups controlled by Russian German or Italian governments, according to Mr Martin Diea chairman of the committee investigating un American activities. He announced plans to publish names of employees with Communist Nazi or left affiliations to force their removal.
Reports say 11 German and Italian aircraft were shot down in air combats around Britain. Raids over south east England caused limited damage to homes and hospitals, with casualties feared heavy in a West Midlands town where a hospital fire endangered patients. Military targets including armament works were hit while fires burned in stores and homes.
Shanghai dispatch reports the Soviet Union may reject Tokyo’s request to halt aid to Chengking. The item notes that two hundred Japanese naval reservists, fully mobilised, have departed for home.
Chungking officials report 40 months of hostilities have damaged private property of foreigners totaling about £110,000. Japanese losses include 986 planes with 308 downed in air combat, 164 by anti airfire, 136 by ground defenses, and 333 by bombing. A raiding party from the Fourth Route Army seized two officers and 10 crew on a Yangtze freighter before it sank. Reliable reports say Japan may mobilize reserves and a batch from Bhahat is bound for Japan, but no official confirmation yet.
Perth Sunday counts place Johnson of Labor in the lead with 17 988 votes, Lea in second for United Australia Party at 14 222, Finlay an independent at 1 696, and Ferguson for Liberal at 1 120. Final tally awaited as canvassing continues.
London reports that after a three hour cabinet meeting Turkey imposed a one month law over European Turkey and the Asiatic district from Istahbi to Oxmir, following Count Kr von Papen’s return to Berlin. German ambassador statements were cautious while well informed circles expect Germany to press Turkey with alternative demands.
Mamoro Shinozaki, Press Attache at the Japanese Consulate in Singapore, was sentenced to three years hard labour and fined 1,000 dollars for espionage after being found guilty on two of three charges under the Official Secrets Act. A witness testified he supplied information on guns and Singapore's force strength in exchange for payments from five to 48 dollars. Shinozaki denied the allegations from the dock, with his counsel arguing he would naturally access information as a press attache.
Cairo reports doubt that Italian thrust will occur this winter as Egypt and Arab observers react to Greek advances in Albania. Crowds in Cairo cheer Greek troops seen in newsreels amid rising anti Italy sentiment. British naval actions off Libyan coast cause fires with no reported damage to forces. Military communiques mention continued patrols between Gallabat and Mecenna with no front changes.
Two H A F trained men died in a head-on motorcycle crash while returning from the camp near Melbourne. The victims were G L Clarke and G R Lidgerwood. Local authorities investigated the accident and tributes flowed from fellow air force personnel.
Twenty four members of the Republican Army are jailed at Belfast after a trial in which patrols and a wounded officer were cited. The aggregate sentence totals 117 years for the group.
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