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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
8
London reports that the armistice with France was signed 27 hours 22 minutes after terms were received and will be published after Italy agrees. Despite calls to surrender, a strong French faction urged resistance by sea and air. Petain backed by a Bordeaux rally of 100 senators and deputies.
London June 2 General de Gaulle appeals to Frenchmen worldwide to organize under his leadership from London to continue the war. He denounces capitulation and slavery, urges regrouping of French forces abroad, and calls engineers and arms workers in British territory to join the effort. He says Allies hold vast resources and American industry could shift outcome.
Prime Minister Churchill states that France has accepted German terms and the French Empire now lies at the mercy of Germany and Italy. He reacts with grief and amazement at Bordesus and warns that the government cannot feel the situation is acceptable.
A historic speech urges French citizens to remain free and unite under a resolve for liberty and honor. The speaker’s message frames liberty as essential to national independence and calls for collective action and loyalty to the French cause.
Across colonies in the empire officials report strong loyalty to France. Promotions of allegiance flood communications as local leaders stress unity with metropolitan authorities and shared imperial goals amid ongoing governance.
The House approved an £800 million Naval Expansion Bill to enlarge the navy by 70 percent and add 200 warships. Congress adjourned until after the Republican convention.
Australian notices say British raids on England were less extensive than prior nights with under ten German planes and sporadic bombing. Reports claim fires at oil tanks near the Thames mouth and hits on seaports and airports while eastern England faced anti aircraft fire. Cairo reports a raid near Alexandria with one killed and 23 wounded. Italian and Egyptian forces claim anti aircraft defenses and limited enemy damage. Rome notes increased Mediterranean action with ships sunk, Bizerta and Marseilles bombed, and bases at Marsa and Matruh destroyed.
June 11 Hong Kong report says British officials state Japanese troops from Canton aim to clear Chinese guerrilla bands near the colony. Spokesmen assure there is no alarm. Separate dispatch notes Japan’s stance on Indo-China inspections and Burma-Chungking routes amid Franco-Japanese talks.
Kenneth Slessor reports from London that several privates arriving with the Australian Imperial Force are wealthy men in private life. One has reduced private income to 2000 pounds per year and tries to deposit 2000 pounds in his pay book, amid a historic scene at a law office. The ALF men reflect Britain’s sea power as they travel through dangerous waters with Navy protection. The journey includes daily drills and games to keep soldiers fit despite travel hardships.
In June 1972, Italian planes flying high were struck near Garissa Kenya. Two Askaris were slightly hurt after three enemy planes dropped 13 hazardous devices on Marsabit on June 29. The attack appeared aimed at the aerodrome.
In sustained Saturday raids at Dubuti three Italian bombers were engaged by antiaircraft fire. One bomber was shot down with its crew captured, the second crew killed. Casualties on the ground were minor with two Europeans slightly wounded.
A new agreement boosted Italian Yugoslav trade from about £2,000,000 to £4,000,000. Exports to Italy will mainly be cattle grain and timber.
Various governors and generals said they were ready to fight alongside the Boush Empire. Some leaders declared they would never accept capitulation. others indicated that if the French Central Government surrendered they would keep up the struggle, potentially under British orders.
A June report from Algiers says Italian planes bombed the Swedish vessel Eleo, with a lifeboat carrying 25 men listing two wounded as it sank off the Almerian coast. Another attack hit the steamer Alewandria, the siege vessel Mane onn reportedly involved.
In Bordeaux on June 22, Minister for the Interior M. Pomaret stated his personal view on armistice negotiations. He answered reporters by saying, You need only look at my face, expressing a firm stance amid the ongoing discussions.
A Washington Herald Tribune report claims Britain seized most of the French Navy, with Brest evacuated after battleships Clemenceau and Richelieu reportedly blown up. The New York Times correspondent cites unconfirmed evidence that fewer than half the fleet joined Britain. Six French tankers have shifted to British control and flown the Union Jack from Istanbul.
Berlin dispatch reports General Hontziger delivering a personal declaration before signing the armistice. He says France was forced to accept severe conditions and that Germany hopes future talks will yield peace with guarded expectations. He appeals to soldiers to trust that the French will not regret the steps now taken.
New York reports a NBC rep, Will C. Kerker, three feet from the coach, describing Allied leaders Keitel Hontziger and others. He notes Keitel is definite, Huntziger restrained, Berenger quiet, and Delve France and Dates marooned in pale shadows. After final touches, documents were exchanged and re-signed.
The narrator notes astonishment at the youth of ATF officers and crew as they parade the decks in army boots. At 22 and 23, these young leaders appear inexperienced in civilian life but shoulder life and death decisions in a vast, deadly enterprise with dependents under their authority.
Ankara correspondent for The Times reports Petain proclaimed peace days after France urged Turkey to join the war. Italy’s entry and Turkish obligations to the Allies are linked, with Turkey consulting Britain and France on measures. Reform circles stress Turkey will stay non belligerent due to military weakness and unprepared Besa. Government views the position cautiously while Franco German talks continue.
German communique claims St Malo and Orient taken and Lower Loire bridgeheads widened. Reports 20 000 French prisoners in Lorraine and Vonges after rapid advances. Three German planes shot down off Texel and battleship attacked. six fighters down, seven more destroyed. Italian sub surrendered to Moonstone in Gulf of Aden after depth charge attack. submarine crew killed captain and officers. 37 ratings captured. no British casualties reported.
London June 1 A surrender note from the French government to Germany ends organised French resistance at home and in colonies. Despite this, reports say the French overseas forces remain determined and prepared to carry on with continued efforts under new authority and leadership.
An Australian Associated Press report says the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst suffered considerable damage after a combined naval and air attack on June 13 as it sought a safe port. A German destroyer was torpedoed, while two of our planes failed to return and coastal command planes kept in touch with the damaged ship.
A naval battle report describes an escort of destroyers and 39 Messerschmitt fighters. At least three direct hits from heavy bombs struck the Scharnhorst, two near the forward gun turrets and one on the stern, with debris rising afterward. Coastal command planes also claim three direct hits on the vessel.
Royal Air Force aircraft, including Hudson coastal command, attacked a heavily laden German supply ship of about 6000 tons in the North Sea. Three bombs caused direct hits as it began sinking, aided by three German fighters before escorting Messerschmitts appeared. RAF air crews then targeted Bremen Focke Wulf and other German factories, airfields, and rail depots in a series of raids with several aircraft missing. Fleet coastal command also sank two enemy vessels at Willemsoord in the Netherlands, with one British plane shot down.
Eydney June 23. A Cabinet subcommittee report recommends halving the number of horse and dog rate meetings. The findings will be considered by the State Cabinet next Wednesday. Premier Mr Mair declined to say how the recommendations would affect the racing calendar for metropolitan and provincial meetings.
RAF forces attacked Berlin with incendiaries near non military targets causing minor damage and injuries after a Berlin radio report. Blenheim bombers raided Tobruk at dawn with Italian fighters engaging. one British flying boat shot down one enemy aircraft and damaged another during reconnaissance over the harbour.
Lightning attacks by British forces in Africa create nervous tension along Italian frontier posts. Conscripts guard vast borders but morale sinks, with many deserting and reluctant to fight small detachments of crack British troops.
Cairo June 22 British forces report completing destruction of Malian barracks and ammunition near El Wakom on the Northern Kenya frontier. They repelled a larger enemy counter attack, held the position, then withdrew, leaving the frontier post a mass of ruins. Four British casualties. enemy losses unknown.
King Carol decrees leadership of all political Parties in Romania forming the United Party. It merges the Iron Guard and National Peasant Party, dissolving the National Re-built Front and establishing a sole legal party nationwide.
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