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18 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1940
Page
1
Ships Sunk In Raid On German Convoy Prompt War Finance Talk
London reports a German convoy attack left six ships sunk as wartime sacrifice and policy measures loom. Chancellor Kingsley Wood urged savings and warned inflation or taxation as the only paths to fill the revenue gap, outlining schemes for government loans, building insurance, and property loss compensation to restore confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kingsley Wood
Bir Wool
Australian Minister Casey Talks With U S Leaders
The Australian Minister Mr Casey met with Secretary of State Mr Hull for about 30 minutes and then with President Roosevelt. He declined details while hints suggested talks on wartime cooperation and broader Australia US coordination in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wes
RG. Casey
Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
Casey
Australia
U S sympathy for Britain and world peace plea
The United States Minister to Australia Mr Gauss said Americans were humbly sympathetic toward those facing tribulations at sea and prayed for a just peace. He spoke at the North annual show and noted America’s rearmament for defense as war rages globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lismore
United States
Ausa
Gauss
America
British Naval Unit Attacks Kiel and Hamburg Docks
British bombers struck Kiel and Hamburg docks for nearly four hours, targeting oil plants and aerodromes as part of a wider raid on German-occupied Channel ports. Coastal Command aircraft reported strong fighter activity along the Dutch coast, with several direct hits on the Kiel yard and rail centers at Lunen and Dusseldorf, and raids extending to Antwerp warehouses and railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Kiel
Hamburg
Deutschlandsender
London
Heav‘ly
Air Ministry
RAF
Coastal Command
Flushing
Berlin
Loftie Torpedo Boat Harbour
Germania
Madgeburg
Jlorgeta
Schonebeck
Lunnen
Didorf
Lunen
Dusseldorf
Antwerp
Chinese Await Re Opening Burma Road
Lashio Burma reports Chinese technicians prepare about 2000 American lorries for Friday reopening ceremony with Chinese and British participation. London sources confirm the road’s reopening on Friday amid aerial actions against Chungking. Major-General Sumita pledges to block war material to China, warning of possible attacks after Chinese entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
London
Lashio
Burma Road
Chungking
Hanot
Raishiro Sumita
Indo-China
Japan
United States
Naturalisation Figures Rise in First Nine Months
During the first nine months of the year 1,771 certificates of naturalisation were granted, bringing in £9,705 in fees, up from 1,231 in the prior year. Seventy four enemy aliens over military age were naturalised, all having lived in Australia more than 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Wells in United States Lectures Exit Permit Questioned
In the House of Commons the Under-Secretary to the Home Office stated that lectures abroad require return on order. Mr H G Wells did not have the undertaking as he received an exit permit before the rule. Lord Winterton pressed whether US allegations of harmful statements would be investigated and Mr Peake said inquiries are proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Lord Lothian
Gli
Hull
Presa
Casey
United States
Australia
Singapore
Burma
Japan
Hongkong
London
House of Commons
H. G. Wells
Home Office
Peake
Britain
Wella
Lord Winterton
Country Party
Gilmeron
Navy
British Fleet returns after 3000 mile Mediterranean sweep
The British Fleet reports a 3000 mile Mediterranean mission ending with sinking of three destroyers possibly a submarine and several planes downed. B M A S Sydney crew recalls Ajax signaling a double destroyer sinking and one burning at sea with captain McCarthy replying Good work, donger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Britain
B.M.A.S. Sydney
Ajax
Aunk
McCarthy
Lod
London Faces Fourth Night Raid as City Struggles
London endured its 40th successive night attack with Stratford witnessing a German twin engined bomber destroyed and crew killed. Air Ministry reports bombs hit several districts while two enemy bombers were shot down. hospitals hit and a nurse killed amid continued evacuation and shelter safety plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Ministry
London
Liverpool
Midlands
Home Counties
England
Wales
Scotland
Germany’s oil reserves and wartime supply analysis
Oscar Tokayer of the Petroleum Press Service argues Germany could have 1,000,000 tons more oil if not for RAF raids destroying fuel stocks. He says civilian petrol use is down over 50 percent, consumption may be 4,000,000 tons yearly, with 2?5 million for civilians and 1.5 million for the air force. He notes reduced Russian and Romanian supplies, synthetic oil limits, and the impact of occupied territories on future fuel security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Oscar Tokayer
Petroleum Press Service
R.A.F
Jshe
Romania
H.A.F
Rumania
Exploratory Steps Before Resumption of Party Talks in Canberra
Exploratory work began in Canberra to prepare for talks next Monday. Officials like Curtin Forde and Evatt draft a tentative policy programme to exchange with Mr Beasley and Labour spokesmen. Beasley group’s stance adds caution, and Mr Menzies travels to Melbourne while awaiting party discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Labour Rtg
Messra
J. Curtin
F. M. Forde
Dr. Evatt
Gies
Labour
Menzies
Melbourne
Sydney
Tyursday
Labour Party
Beastey
South Wales
Tero
Beasley
Communist Party
Indhis
British War Visits Egypt for Conferences with Army Chief
Anthony Eden travels to Cairo to confer with General Sir Archibald Wavell and assess Mediterranean strategy. The visit signals Britain's intent to engage actively in the theatre and observe Allied contingents while reviewing European pressures and potential shifts in Balkan plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anthony Eden
Egypt
Archibald Wavell
Britain
Mediterranean
Secrecy surrounds British cruiser launch
A new cruiser was launched today by the wife of Rear Admiral J W C Dorling. The vessel was christened in a white fog with the name kept secret as other details remain wartime confidential. The ceremony was brief lasting about fifteen minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. W. C. Dorling
Warriorns aboard air routes aided by four thousand buses
Warriorns are said to be provided on air routes by a fleet of 4,000 buses. The tram and trolley bus service runs about normal with no serious difficulties reported in transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Debria
Doctora
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U.S.A
Pacific
Dunkirk
Channel
Breslau
Gras
Austria
Mr. Peake
Stratford
Tila
Health Safetia
R.A.F. Disorganise Synthetic Works
ARMY
Alekente
France
Daily Telegraph
Cairo
Middle East
Balkans
Greece
National War Council
Palin Financial I
Ee War Council
N.Z. Plan
Offwera
Paeneeny Ee
Perlemneteey
Beasley Group
Ol Lal
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