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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
1
The Melbourne wartime council discusses Australia’s troop deployment strategy with Prime Minister and cabinet members weighing preliminary views. Officials indicate potential shifts in troop sendings and emphasize close consideration of allied demands and policy implications.
New York June 11 reports say waves of German bombers are flying over Paris and parts of the city are burning as fires spread through several districts. British and Allied air defenses are responding as the raid continues.
London reports on the seventh day of battle west of Paris as German efforts to cross the Seine stall. Mussolini is named supreme commander after Italy declares war, with Italian forces said to have struck at dawn at multiple points. Roosevelt urges US build‑up for Allied support. France defies with renewed vigor, likened to a second Verdun, though German forces suffer heavy losses.
Amid reports from the Alps and western fronts, French forces claim intact Alpine positions while German offensives near Champagne and the Aisne. Paris urges withdrawals and U S aid as authorities confirm strategic retreats and mid front clashes.
Dispatch from France reports German forces pushing along the Bresle frontier and aiming to outflank Paris by moving from the north with heavy columns. Allied countermeasures are described as holding lines with persistent bombardments and vigilant reserves, while the German flank advances are met along the River Oise and Amiens corridor.
In London a scrambled dispatch notes Spain's official stance as neutral while doubt grows over commitments and supply routes. The piece mentions fuel costs, German pressure near the northwest, and shifting Allied reactions as observers weigh the risks to Spain's declared position.
London dispatches report Turkey may join the Allies as Italy’s entry reshapes the war. British analysts note Turkey’s decision hinges on pressure from Constantinople and the Mediterranean front. A Rome-Bucharest update outlines cautious moves and possible Turkish restraint while signaling a major strategic shift.
Reported British gossip claims Princess Allee and Princess Bernhaed plan exile in Canada centering on a feud with the Netherlands throne. The article suggests a possible residence in Geneva before final settlement, with high level discussions about amity and safety.
The War Cabinet in Melbourne announced petrol rationing to night. Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart said the move aims to disturb sport and business as little as possible and relies on voluntary economy until details are finalised. The plan involves government and state transport authorities with broad industry cooperation.
Italy suffers naval setback as Allied anti fascist actions widen in Europe. Roosevelt warns of tensions while Mussolini faces upheaval and loot driven searches as mass protests rise in neighboring regions.
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