02 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
1
Disjointed OCR text references a war fund session and training topics. Names such as Mrs Bowen Brame A Taylor and JW appear with unclear roles. Mentions of apprenticeships and ship training hints at discussions on proceedure and acceptance.
Berlin endured a five hour air raid alarm as RAF strikes hit rail hubs and industrial targets across Germany. Bombs struck Ehtang Mannheim Bochum Koblenz Hanover Cologne Osnabruck Hamm and Amsterdam docks while fires and explosions flared near several targets. Three British aircraft failed to return and Bremen claimed Cologne residential damage with sixteen casualties including four deaths.
Reported Labour views suggest Curtin will seek a national government talks with Menzies and Cameron. Labour doubts Beasley represents a broad base and favors inviting Independents, with reconciliation aims similar to postwar parliamentary cooperation. Curpin plans to push equal Labour representation in any national administration.
An official report says the South African Air Force carried out a third raid on Birikau in Somaliland with high explosive and incendiary bombs hitting administrative buildings. Planes returned safely after reconnaissance missions as British and Italian air actions also surged across North Africa and Sudan.
Rome reports Mussolini and Syner will meet tomorrow to discuss Spanish aid for the Gibraltar assault and possible occupation of French Morocco. Talks cover military use of bases and Axis integration with Spain as part of a new European system. Tangier notes intensified Axis infiltration into French Morocco and tightening controls. Twenty six Britons ordered from Casablanca toward interior.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull said no decision or tangible plan exists for a US naval visit to Australia after discussions with Australian officials. Four destroyers arrived in San Pedro from Hawaii ahead of more than a dozen ships, with further warships expected at San Diego.
The Admiralty reports British losses of 19 merchantmen totaling 131,857 CPL for the week. German losses since war start reached 1,087,000 tons and Italian losses 201,000 tons.
In Sydney on Tuesday Premier Mr. Mair said Mr. Menzies acted correctly. He warned that without a National Government Australia would face a stalemate and another election that would disunite the people and weaken the nation. Deputy Premier Bruxner also urged a National Government.
The Times Stockholm correspondent reports Norwegian trade unions reacted instantly to the Quisling regime last week, with leaders destroying membership lists burning records and dissolving the unions. Dr Lay traveled to Oslo to confer with Nazi administrator Terboven to hinder Germany.
In Morday reports from Gibraltar the German authorities exaggerate casualties from the second raid last week. The latest figures indicate about 30 persons killed, far fewer than the 200 claimed, and the attack is judged not as severe as portrayed.
London on Tuesday announces stricter entry limits for people from occupied and unoccupied France in response to information leakage about the De Gaulle Dakar expedition.
The Australian Minister to Tokyo Sir John Latham must adjust his departure plans for Tokyo and cancel Sydney engagements to allow Cabinet consultations on Far East conditions. External Affairs Minister McEwen announced the delay stems from an unsettled political situation and pending election results.
The flying Cleopatra was forced to return to Brisbane for three hours due to a gale. One port motor began to give trouble, prompting the pilot to turn back.
Prime Minister Menglea announced the Department of Munitions will erect at Ballarat a factory to manufacture gun cotton, a step aimed at increasing the explosives supply.
Reuters reports the Japanese Embassy in London ordered 750 Japanese residents to evacuate at once due to air raid danger. The measure, not tied to Axis ties, targets residents in the London area with the Fushimi Maru sailing from Lisbon to evacuate the first 200 people.
Sydney report notes no Australian evacuation program for Japanese residents. Consul-General Akiyama says about 1500 Japanese live in the Commonwealth and may increase as Japan seeks wheat and wool trade. Evacuations occur in England due to the air war, not in Australia.
Official notice honors Lieut A Davies and Sapper G C Wylie with the George Cram for bravery displayed in removing a live German time bomb near St Pauls Cathedral. Davies risked lives to locate and dispose of the device, driving it away on a motor wagon. Also cited is T H Alderson for sustained gallantry during air raids. Fourteen George Medals awarded, including officers from Dover Fire Brigade and three women.
The piece reports on evolving neutrality positions related to Europe and Asia. It cites claims from Nichi Nichi on joint commissions in Tokyo and Berlin under a tri partite pact, China’s Chungking stance, and calls to recall Chinese ambassador Chen Chieh. It notes Japan’s aim to readjust with Britain and China’s potential responses.
Reuters says the Hong Kong Minister for Justice reports seven Britons among Grilied residents of Japan arrested for alleged crimes have been convicted with sentences to be announced later. Indictments include multiple named individuals and five more under examination plus one Japanese indicted and fifty warned for pro British activities.
Germans push night attacks on Britain with large aerial assaults across the southeast and London suburbs. RAF fighters and anti aircraft defenses fight back, claiming dozens of enemy planes and several bombs cause casualties during the four major raids.
Reports from Thailand, Indo China frontier say French planes over Thailand on Friday were chased by Thai aircraft which were fired upon. A Thai man was shot by a French gendarme amid investigations. A Hanoi message notes a Thai aeroplane strafed a constabulary post 45 miles inside the frontier with no casualties.
Tokyo announces Major-General Sumita will replace General Nishihara as head of the Japanese delegation to Indo China. The change is officially confirmed Monday and reflects a shift in diplomatic leadership within the delegation.
The Viceroy Lord Linlithgow wrote Gandhi stating it impossible to accept interference with India's war effort by Congress. Gandhi replied he did not seek to embarrass the British but could not deny his creed. The interview lasting 104 minutes was released tonight.
A Dome News Agency Taiwan correspondent reports a typhoon hit southern Fomo ba Tokyo area on Tuesday, killing about 50 people and destroying homes while causing severe damage across the region.
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