16 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1940
Page
1
British air strength doubled over the week end as raids over London continued. Germany lost 265 planes, many bombers, while Britain lost 62 fighters but saved crews. Admiralty reported 153 German and Italian planes destroyed. One town and suburbs faced fires and limited casualties as London endured further night raids.
British fighters patrolled southern coasts to stop German raids aimed at London. A south east town cinema was hit killing four children and two adults, with more wounded. A wedding was disrupted as bombs fell near a church, killing one and injuring several. Air defense and anti aircraft fire raged as raids continued and Londoners endured the bombardment. Berlin boasted 2000 tons dropped in a week with extensive dock damage reported at London.
London reporters detail at night raids and wartime disruptions to finance and daily life. Banks and Lloyds shelter operations continue while the Stock Exchange trades underground. Tin and commodity markets struggle under wartime demands as German raids kill one and wound twenty in Eastbourne.
Britain girds for potential invasion as Churchill signals confidence in air defenses and a possible early decision by Hitler. Analysts in Britain and abroad view German plans as unlikely to succeed, noting RAF strikes and coastal actions complicating invasion aims.
The Ministry of the Navy reports that the cruiser Montcalm Georges Leygnen and Gloire and three destroyers reached Dakar from Toulon in the first post armistice French naval movement. Ships are believed sent to protect trade routes to Dakar Casablanca and other ports where foodstuffs await shipment to France.
Bombs narrowly miss Buckingham Palace in a pre-dawn attack. The Royal Chapel area suffers heavy damage with windows shattered and debris. one bomb penetrated the vaults while the altar and emblems are wrecked. The Dutch Minister sends warm congratulations on the Royal Family's providential escape.
War correspondent reports H M A S Sydney in Alexandria after recent successes including the bombardment of Semovit and sinking a motor torpedo boat VoeSea with help from destroyer Shex and air units. Captain Collins details the action and crew rest amid veterans on leave in Alexandria harbour.
RAF bomber squadrons attacked invasion bases on the Dutch Belgian and French coasts from late Friday night into Saturday dawn. Barges and docks at Antwerp Ostend Calais Dunkirk Boulogne suffered direct hits and fires as ships and quaysides burned under heavy explosives and incendiaries.
Washington and Honolulu figures push for stronger navy in Pacific. Col Knox reports American sea forces as powerful and vows Pearl Harbor’s fortification. new bombers to Hawaii and expanded army and air strength planned. Roosevelt backs a two coast fleet policy with major base development and war-time civil industry boosts. Congress asked for 1.4 billion dollars for first year of training after conscription bill passage.
The text states Senator Feni will spend about £40 a minute on defence works, equating to the earnings of 95,909 men at one moment. It breaks the budget into £13/3/5 for the army, £12/16/- for apes, £12/16/8 for the navy, £9/16/8 for munitions supply, and £1/1/3 for civil aviation.
RAF bombers hit Hamm and Osnabruck freight yards crippling German logistics. Docks at Emden and Flading damaged amid fires. Bombers caused fires at Brusse and Brandenham yards as transports and fuel depots burned. Berlin confirms raids on Essen Bremen and Hanover with oil and gas shed damage.
Sunday reports indicate nearly all suitable workers are absorbed in expanding Australia’s aero graphine industry to support the Navy and Admiralty. Seven shipyards are active on vesels while others are reorganised amid wartime demands and pauses.
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