30 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1940
Page
1
In a weekend matchup, USERS h grade Ser faced off with TIES WITS on April 6. The contest featured tight defense and a narrow scoring margin, highlighting key plays from both teams and setting up a tension-filled finish.
A Berlin spokesman asserts Italy Germany and Japan have agreed to split Europe Asia and Africa with each region governed by its power. He says Russia will receive an assigned area but confirms no full monopoly by any one power and hints at a Russo Japanese future relations statement. He notes material supply issues may influence the pact.
The Luftwaffe sustains heavy losses, with over 1,000 German planes down this month and 4,404 total losses to Britain's 1,361. British pilots face stiff daylight escort duties, while London anti-aircraft guns fire rapidly to defend the capital amid continued raids on Portsmouth and London. Casualties and farm strikes are noted in Wales and the southeast coast.
Tokyo reports Premier Prince Konoye declares a new Germany Japan Italy alliance will help settle the China incident and guide lasting world peace. He says Japan will bolster defense to meet the international situation and notes the pact as a turning point in Japanese history. He asks former premiers for support amid shifting alliances.
Report says American fleet movements in the Pacific are unconfirmed with potential main strike centered on Honolulu. Meanwhile about 30 ships including four battleships sailed to San Diego last week for repairs.
Journal notes ongoing confusion among Japanese and foreign observers about the pact and potential actions by Egypt if war with Italy erupts. Questions to Mr Suma yielded no clear answers as officials avoided specifics on Russia’s possible involvement and Sino-Japanese dynamics. General Araki Machida and Doibara elevated to senior advisory roles in the cabinet and war council.
A Royal Air Force aircraft was fired upon by Japanese anti aircraft gun yesterday morning while flying within British territory in Hong Kong. The plane sustained no damage.
Tokyo reports say Japan seeks a non aggression pact with the Soviet Union amid Germany Moscow talks. Stalin hints at abrogating the Portsmouth Treaty and scrapping concessions on Sakhalin while demilitarising the southern half. Washington notes Axis clause limits and hints at improving US Soviet ties after Molotov-Steinhardt talks.
Sumner Welles outlines policy to support Britain and dominions with supplies and munitions while urging readiness for all outcomes. He calls for respect of treaties, trade equality, and peaceful negotiation to adjust to changing conditions. Far East tensions and Japan’s actions dominating the security outlook.
The first flotilla of 1,200 ton flush deck destroyers from the United States reached British waters amid crowds at the waterfront. They will be renamed after towns starting with C and join Royal Navy ships after a final maintenance touch up.
The financial page notes ongoing focus on Venesa and the popularity of Australian Government stocks. It highlights the Evening Standard coverage and the growing appeal of local area indicators.
Thailand renews demands on Indo China urging discussion with Vichy authorities rather than Hanoi. Local French officials say negotiations should occur in Vichy, not Hanoi, as tensions persist.
Friday saw five raids on London and one on Bristol as German bombers and fighters struck southern England. A Spitfire rammed a bomber and perished, with the Junkers pilot also killed. RAF and Canadian-Polish squadrons engaged, taking down many enemy aircraft. The German high command boasted of fires and industrial damage including Derby Birmingham Manchester Liverpool Hull and Newcastle while weather aided the raids.
The A.LF. club secured a three wicket win over the ALB in a tense match. The score read 144 for their side, with Cricketers delivering a decisive finish.
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