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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 09, 1941

Page

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Footing Gained On Shores Of Sea Of Azov

A World War II dispatch describes German forces capturing Meriapel and Berdymak on the Sea of Azov coast, citing Berlin claims of deep strategic aims while noting heavy Soviet countermeasures, bomber support, and shifting fronts as the war presses toward Moscow. The report mentions German and Axis movements in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Croatia, with emphasis on central front battles and attempts to encircle Soviet troops near Viazma and Moscow.

Siel Berlin Moscow Wastiha Red Square Hitler Ukraine Wien Ain Tass News Uyak Unie Umlan Air Force Fammerea Geta Mmolensk

America Awaits Finnish Policy in Russo War

Article discusses Finnish policy directions amid the Russo war with emphasis on potential American reactions. Mentions figures Kemmis and Fish Dill ing and references M. Frocope in a cryptic note. No clear dates or outcomes provided.

America

Italian convoy smashed by daring air battle over sea

A damaged stray OCR recounts a World War II air attack on an Italian convoy. A Beaufort crew dodged ships and fighters, claiming destruction of multiple enemy aircraft and sustaining injuries, while tending to wounded shipmates amid chaos at sea.

Beaufort Bomber Returns to Base After Swarm Attack

A Beaufort bomber returns to base following a swarm attack. Aircraft faced a mass of insects causing minor damage and flight delays as crews secured the plane and assessed the impact. No injuries reported and operations resumed after routine checks.

Raiders over Britain performance noted

A clipped report notes the Raiders over Britain performance, highlighting a disputed showing by the team. Lacking full details, the item focuses on the outcome rather than context or figures.

German Perfidy Exposed Moscow News Brief

A Soviet foreign commissar refutes Hitler’s Berlin statements on Molotovs four suspensions and warns that Germany plans to withdraw from Poland and threaten Romania. He claims the Soviet Union sees German troop movements into Romania and Bulgaria as preparatory acts for broader aggression, with Bulgaria’s stance aiding Germany. He notes a New Moscow communiqué after the Moscow meeting.

Moscow Aasinen Lomovsky Witler Molotov Beritn Pinna Germany Rumania Saviral Ruania

US Aircraft Aid to Britain At Least 140 Million Value

The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce cites that the United States sent more than 140 million dollars worth of aircraft to Britain under the Lend and Lease program. Hundreds of surplus combat planes were shipped to England, Africa, and the Middle East, with many later sent to England and Paris as needed. The chamber notes wartime delays in deliveries, while the British minister said supply would continue. Separately, a raid report says Tripoli was bombed with fire and some property damage, and Tobruk front attacks were repelled.

Washington Aeronautical Chamber ‘of Commerce Britain England Africa Hagazore Enina Paris Wiing Honda Tripol London Ural R.A Tripoli Tobruk Front Twralas Tualalynt

German War Prisoner Exchange Hints Cause Diplomatic Tension

A German news agency announced possible war prisoner exchange details to be discussed via radio. BBC statements warned that two prisoner exchanges could not proceed, signaling continued diplomatic strain as negotiations kept alive through the United States amid ongoing accusations of deceit and contrived acts by Germany.

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Night Attack Claims Tanker LC White Torpedoed Without Warning

Survivors of the tanker LC White recount a night torpedo attack in the South Atlantic on September 29. They say the ship was struck by an unidentified raider without warning, possibly while engines ran, preventing timely abandonment or use of radio due to fear of drawing other ships into danger.

New York Associated

Finnish Reply to Britain War Warning

In London a Finnish government statement responds to Britain's war warning. It says Finland will regard any further aggression into Finnish territory as dangerous, and urges restraint while noting the potential for broader conflict. The message emphasizes caution and a desire to avoid escalation.

London Tumday Finland Britain

German Murders as Represals Attempt to Stamp Out Revolt

A fragmentary report claims Germans promise death for those resisting, with mentions of executions in Paris and Prague. It notes violence against officials, destruction by mobs, and German threats against Jews, alongside remarks on forced labor in Norway and radio broadcasts from Berlin, Budapest, and Moscow.

Polly Na Madame Tooin Mange Ana Mack Nerman Butlands Berlin Bohemian Moravia Caschs Feremler Vichy Prague Freedom

World Trade Plans and Dinner Talk Stalled at Ambassy Council

Ambassadors and Port trade leaders gathered in New York for talks on restoring global trade. A formal dinner hosted by the Brith Ambayasdor featured remarks about ongoing challenges, with officials noting the time frame for progress remains uncertain and conditions for new agreements are being evaluated.

New York Gasions Portign Trade Council Ambayasdor Ord Bialifax Anumal Roan Ron

No Turkish Chrome for Germany in Turbulent Talks

Unclear and fragmented report notes tensions around a potential Turkish chrome agreement with Germany. The text references Ankara discussions and a February timing, but the details are muddled, with garbled names and numbers preventing a clear outcome or party names.

Ankara Germany

Roosevelt Discusses Arming Ships After Conference

President Roosevelt spoke at a press conference about arms for ships and U.S. policy in Latin America. He indicated a likely repeat of prior steps and noted Panama and sea restrictions as factors in neutrality debates. The discussion touched on opposition and pending decisions in Congress.

Washington Roosevelt Barkley Eee Aua Asinior Panama

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