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16 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1940
Page
1
Conference to Explore Labour's Initiative for War Effort
A Commonwealth conference convened by Mr Menzies will discuss Labour's bid for initiative in shaping wartime policy. Delegations from Labour led by Curtin Forde and Evatt will meet with Country Party and Beasley faction reps to form a united approach. The meeting aims for stability and maximum war effort.
Labour Party invites co operation of all parties in war effort
The Federal Parliamentary Labour Party urged cross party cooperation to strengthen Australia's war effort. A committee will initiate talks with other parties and Independents as replies arrive. Prime Minister Menzies invited two government party managers and the Non Communist Labour Party to a cabinet room meeting at 11 a.m. to discuss a national government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies
Hughes
Federal
Labour Party
Lader
Curtin
Labour
Australia
Independen
Paty
Mr. Curtin
United Australia Party
Melbourne
Beasley Group Supports Labour In War Time Talks
The Beasley group signals Labour’s openness to discuss forming a Labour Government and a cross party meeting to pursue a common policy during the war. A frank discussion was invited by the Prime Minister on establishing a stable government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
Beasle
Beasley
Japanese Approach to Moscow and Asian Tensions
Tokyo eyes talks with Moscow as Matsuoka seeks a price for a broad pact to avert a two front war and possibly recognize Soviet influence in China. Reports also note anti French protests in Bangkok and expansion of Spanish recognition of Nanking regime amid evacuations in Harbin and Burma Road preparations for reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
the Times
Mr. Matsuoka
Russia
Moscow
China
Germany
Mostow
Aimb
Japan
Rangoon
Burma
Burma Road
Curtin Letter Reports party meeting with Coles and Others
Mr Curtin sent a letter to Mr Menzlea stating three representatives of his party would meet representatives of other parties and also Mr Coles Independent to discuss matters all out to my letter of todays date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
Menzlea
Coles
Coast pat the Navy and Sun will month from the R.A.A.F.
Coast pat the Navy and Sun, a brief item from EE Tuesday, notes a month ahead for a Royal Australian Air Force establishment near a coastal area. The fragment hints at military planning or a ceremonial event with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Sun
R.A.A.F
Sudan Patrols Engage 120 Rebels South-East Kassala
A British mechanised patrol in Sudan reports heavy casualties after clashing with 120 men on the River Gash about 20 miles southeast of Kassala. Allied air forces also bombed Tobruk and attacked targets in Gallahat and Yawalo as part of broader operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Sudan
Kassela
Gallahat
Gura
Adan
Malta
Yawalo
Berlin
Rome
North Africa
Italian Naval Claims In Eastern Mediterranean Battle
Rome says its ships suffered damage in a recent engagement but scored hits on a British cruiser and a transport. It claims bomber attacks near Sidi Barrani and repulsed British patrols east of the coast while British raids caused little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mediterranean
Unite
Hital Faker
Maarjenbaguah
Seiralu Smeil
Sidi Barrani
Petty
Montre
London Bombarded as German Air Force Launches Heaviest Raid
London endured a severe night attack described as the heaviest since the blitz began. German bombers dropped incendiaries and explosives on nine districts, with flares guiding follow-on planes. Fire outbreaks were controlled, traffic paused, then streets emptied as fires and sirens dominated the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ugua
Hitler Suffered Setback in Battle for Britain
London report quotes U S air expert Major G F Eliot saying Hitler faced a major defeat as Germany failed to attain air superiority over Britain. He notes Britain may have won a decisive turn in the battle and warns Germany will try to divert attention while planning a long war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hitler
Britain
G. F. Eliot
United States
Philadelphia
Balkan
Germany
Europe
RAF
Italy
Wilot
Eatyiel
Gale in English Channel disrupts maritime traffic
A gale rages in the English Channel causing rough seas and navigation disruptions. Sailors report heavy gusts, spindrift, and reduced visibility as vessels seek shelter and reroute routes along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
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Athar Partister
Fadden
Earle Page
McEwen
Messrs
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Evatt
Commonwealth Parth
Firesent
Natal
Fergey
Beasley Party
Cameron
Country Party
Ita
Sta
U.A.P. Meeting
United Aa Daweee
H.M.S. Hood
lLabour Committee
Beasley Group
I T
Hivgard
Siam
Bangkok
Japansha
Fedts Eene Ls
France
Indo- China Frontier
Spain
Hongkong
Harbin
Harbin bin
N. H. James
San Francisco
Matson
Monterey
Orient
Honolulu
Los Angeles
Hant
Africa
Ian Fitchett
Auez
Washington, Mon
Roosevelt
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