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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1941
Page
3
Mr Hughes declared the death penalty should be carried out for any person found aiding Nazi raiders or passing shipping movements. He warned that spies might be present in Australia and vowed drastic punishment for those found cooperating with the enemy, stressing vigilance against wireless information leaks.
The article cites General Smuts predicting 1941 could be decisive for Britain and its allies as Hitler's position weakens. It notes American support under Roosevelt strengthening Britain, and warns of a potential invasion of Britain as a pivotal moment in a global conflict. It discusses Axis pressure, neutral stances, and the looming Armageddon rhetoric of the era.
A lengthy prewar proclamation to the Nazi Party denounces enemies and capitalism, claims Allied nations, notably Britain and France, seek a world order of haves and have nots, and asserts the forthcoming war will decide who controls the earth. It cites Chamberlain, Dunkirk, and Churchill, predicting a stronger German military and a continued war effort.
A speaker declares faith in divine approval for a just cause. He urges loyalty and courage, asserting that God will not abandon those who fulfill their duty in the current struggle.
Australian motor assembly shops produced 110 army vehicles per day in the two days last week. The mix included large numbers of 3 ton and 20 cwt trucks and many artillery tractors. Army authorities view the high output with satisfaction as plans shift toward tanks and machinery.
A new defense report notes an improved tank type in development with a prototype already built. Army designers plan to modify specifications to suit Australian conditions and local manufacturing capacity, with a cruiser type tank as a potential outcome.
Mr J Hulbert announces he will be absent from practice from Saturday morning December 7 1940. He will endeavor to arrange a locum as soon as possible and will give due notice in these columns.
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