01 Sep 1941
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1941
Page
1
A report notes German troops consolidating in Bulgaria and panzer units ready in Greece. It claims Allied and Turkish positions are tense as Germany plans a push toward the Middle East oilfields, with traffic and strategic alignments cited among nations and ambassadors.
An RAI communique states RAF planes raided targets in Greece and Crete. Reports claim hangars and aerodromes on Crete were hit and significant explosions occurred. One raid on Harland is noted with planes returning safely. other details remain unclear.
London reports from Ankara that cholera and typhoid have broken out in Romania and Hungary, with rising death rates among Romanian soldiers. The dispatch notes scarce medical supplies and strained health conditions amid the outbreak.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a major figure Quisling in Stockholm with gravely stated concerns. No coherent event, date, or actionable details are readable. The readable fragments imply a wartime or political context but lack concrete names, places, or outcomes to verify.
Rome radio reports Laval’s condition deteriorating as doctors fail to remove a obstructing bulge near M. Laval. The public crisis is expected to worsen in coming days amid uncertain prognosis.
Fragmented report describes military actions near Moscow with German lines pierced and Allied counter moves. Mentions French and Vichy figures, censorship, executions in Paris, and calls for united action against German advances amid wartime reporting and propaganda.
Reports from London on Sunday indicate Soviet forces have advanced toward Moscow, inflicting heavy German losses and forcing the retreat as battlefields west of the capital fill with anti tank barriers and minefields. The Berlin and Stockholm correspondents describe German counter attempts along the Dnieper and near Gomel, while talk of capitulating forces and shifts in leadership circulates amid ongoing Allied and Axis war coverage.
Reports from the front describe heavy fighting around Odessa with Russian troops defending key streets and civilian support aiding the defense. Aerial battles claim numerous German planes as Romanian and local forces fend off bombardments and evacuations continue under Black Sea protection.
Stockholm correspondent reports Finland renewing peace overtures amid tense campaigning. Dispatch notes Swedish influence and mixed signals on Moscow, while German Vionia troops reportedly clash with advancing forces as wartime diplomacy reshapes the conflict landscape.
Fragmented text discusses Japan's wartime diplomacy, American reactions, and cautious moves toward limiting expansion. Mentions Japan’s premier Meik and U.S. envoy Mr Grew, with notes on hopes for a stall in arms and China policy, amid tense wartime negotiations and pacific rhetoric.
A Shan report says Rat likely urged France to sever relations with Chungking and expel Chinese consular officers from Nanking. The French Ambassador in Tokyo was said to be involved, with measures under discussion amid shifting alignments and tensions following the Nanking regime.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.