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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1940
Page
1
The French Premier announced more Allied troops head to Norway as Allied landings under heavy bombardment unfold. Norwegian mobilisation is complete with divisions ready to defend Harstadt and North Narvik, as British forces consolidate a foothold at Narvik amid naval and aerial bombardment.
Berlin reports Germany will base aerial and submarine attacks on Britain along the Norwegian coast. Continued British strikes on Narvik Bergen Stavanger and others prompted Germany to abandon the guarantee not to use Norway or Denmark. Berlin radio cites a breach of aerial warfare rules and hints at targeted bombardment of British towns pending Britain’s Bergen response.
Military correspondent for The Times lauds the British landing in Norway as a brilliant combined effort that outshines the German invasion plan. He cautions Norwegian troops will need time and trials to rise to their fighting peak and stresses the need to disrupt German links to Oslo to end Hitler's plans quickly.
German forces now hold the south-eastern corner including Halden Sarpsborg and Fredrikstad as Oslo area defenses face pressure. Invaders push to enclose Oslo with a ring while mobile units strike north and east of the capital. Norwegian resistance stays strong though reports say many casualties near Kongavinger and at Skarnes.
Reports from Elverum to Narvik describe continued German air and ground activity in Norway. Norwegian forces rally in Gstfald while German evacuees move from Kornsjoe. parachute landings near Domasa are confirmed. A wounded train near Strollen prompts casualties and a German plane makes a forced landing in Sweden.
At provincial party meetings there is unity on sending Australian military aid to the Dutch East Indies if Germany attacks Holton. Labor leader Curtin may propose concentrating mobile forces in North West and Northern Australia to assure rapid aid, with cross party support from Country and United Australia parties.
A European war alert says Japan would affect the Dutch East Indies if hostilities spread. The Times reports Japan’s policy requires consent for changes to Far East possessions, while Dutch commentaries warn against unilateral protection moves. Washington notes fear that a German seizure of the Netherlands could trigger American protectorates in the Dutch West Indies.
Experts locate a deposit of 100000000 tons of ore in Ontario beneath a rock lake. The ore is described as rich as Swedish iron ore and production is expected to start in the autumn.
The Romanian government forbids export of petroleum, coal, and wood, cutting Germany from its southern supply corridor. The Romanian Economic Council also annuls wheat contracts and warns of disruptions in deliveries, while asserting adequate reserves for its army.
In LONDON a state of preparedness is announced with Sweden mobilizing noon tomorrow and requisitioning mineral oil. A Berlin radio warning notes lights on Finland's southern coast will be extinguished. In LUXEMBURG civil guards guard buildings and street gatherings are restricted after dark while the border with Belgium closes.
In Brussels a cabinet and King Leopold discuss wartime measures with Luxemburg evacuations delaying schools. A German trade delegation left for Berlin after talks. Belgian imports of German coking coal near 60 percent of prewar levels. At The Hague Holland protests Britain Venice and Germany over alleged territorial infringements. anti aircraft guns fire on planes along coasts and frontiers.
In Milan a crowd demanded British withdrawal as 100 Rome students chanted against Churchill. Police repelled a mob marching toward Signor Manscini’s home and dispersed protesters after breaches at the British consulate waiting room.
Two German cargo ships were badly damaged by mines in Kattegat. A Danish ferry was damaged by an explosion in the Great Belt but reached Korsor with no casualties.
Readable OCR notes a large poster read At Marvik placed along a frontline area. French soldiers reportedly reacted to the placard amid line tensions as the Times cites the British response to the poster.
In Lisbon on Tuesday Norwegian ships the Ramee and Solferino reportedly arrived under unclear instruction to Spanish or Italian ports as forces defy Nazi orders.
In a world broadcast marking the Pan American Union’s 50th anniversary, President Roosevelt denounces German aims and urges force in defense of Western Hemisphere peace. He cites Buenos Aires Lima and Panama accords and says unity will prevail if necessary, insisting cooperation with force may be required.
The article reports Admiral Stark urging larger demands to raise U.S. Navy strength by 25 percent. He clarifies the Vinson Bill's intent, stating no desire to expand fleets in the Atlantic or Pacific. Unclear text mentions a 38 year old wound and Jaguar, with references to Japanese information.
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