29 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1941
Page
1
Prime Minister Churchill delivers a vigorous wartime address urging UK resolve amid European, African, and Asian tensions. He recalls prior dangers, compares current East and West war risks, and recounts visits to major cities and ports to lift public morale.
Churchill declares British morale unshaken despite savage enemy plunder and bombing. He states colleagues will not fail and that Britain will conquer or die, calling this a grand heroic period full of glory and vindication of free institutions. The nation is stirred as never before in its long history.
In a wartime address Churchill stresses that Britain must act on honor, noting General Wavell operated with a small force in Libya. He recalls Greek defiance against Italy, German advances, and the pledge of help to Greece. Divisions sent to Greece came largely from New Zealand and Australia.
The Prime Minister denounces German propaganda accusing Britain of forcing Greece into action and explains that British support aimed to bolster Greece and neighboring nations against a German invasion. He notes Yugoslavia’s government sought immunity through subservience and warns of the consequences.
In a spontaneous revolt, rebels rose to save their nation though too late to defend imperial holdings. Ruthless Hun armies struck, crushing Greek and Albanian defenses. Yugo Slavia and Greece face collapse while resistance persists in mountains and with Anmaca and British allies trying to reach the sea.
A special proclamation praises the Italian army in Albania after defeating Greeks. It predicts air war will intensify and warns that dangers to Egypt may broaden the Mediterranean conflict to Spain, Morocco, Russia, and Turkey with continued fighting.
Cairo reports that two enemy motorised columns advancing east of Sollum entered Egyptian territory at several points. The enemy may be within three miles of the sea with no southern sweep. British harrying actions continue to inflict losses as the situation echoes last September's advance toward Sidi Barrani, though forces now are smaller.
Readers weigh the risk of U.S. involvement as isolationist sentiment grows amid signals of an imminent war declaration. Officials, lawmakers, and citizens debate the consequences, emphasizing nationalism, security, and economic impact.
The Royal Air Force attacked Benghazi on Thursday night targeting p ping, water tower area, telephone exchange, and army HQs with large fires started. Ships in the harbor were hit, a mole explosion occurred, and oil tankers and vehicles between Derna and Barce were destroyed. An enemy attempt near Sollum was shot down, and Italian troops evacuated Dessie.
Berlin radio reports dive bombers attacked a British motorised column at Peloponnesus during midnight raids. Allied evacuations from Greece said to have destroyed 11 ships and severely damaged 10 in two days while pursuing British troops landing on Bahrein Island.
The United States Atlantic Fleet patrols have been greatly extended with more small war vessels added along the eastern seaboard. Destroyers, submarine chasers, and mine-sweepers work with long-range cruisers as the fleet grows from 125 to at least 200 ships, mainly off New England and the Canadian coasts.
Reported raids over East Anglia included two bombers shot down one seen falling in flames and another believed down. A Berlin communique said bombers struck Portsmouth with large fires. London issued no alert by midnight and heavy bombs hit a south coast town and northeast Scotland. Three nurses were killed and two wounded in the East Anglia raid while a matron and two nurses were seriously injured.
London reports a Leiden Press discussion of German actions in Greenland and possible exploitation. The Stockholm bureau cites Danish and explorer sources doubting Roosevelt era claims, noting German planes could use Scoresby Sound and nearby coasts to reach North Atlantic routes and threaten North America in summer.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. calls The New York Times for immediate action to institute convoying to Britain at all costs to counter Hitlerism. He argues force may deter aggression and urges a strong U S response.
British air forces pound Hamburg using the latest bombs as night fighters clash with German interceptors. Observers report vast red glow bursts and circles of destruction, with pilots describing the powerful bombs creating immense damage and fires even from ten miles away.
Tokyo reports indicate the United States rejected a Japanese proposal for appeasement to Japan and will maintain its Far Eastern policy. Washington aims to deter Japan without appearing weak, while Tokyo watchers foresee dormant moves amid rising Singapore pressures following the Russo Japanese pact.
Nairobi AP correspondent reports that at least 200 Italians killed at Dessie, 500 Italians and 60 native soldiers captured, with 800 more believed being brought in.
Berlin reports the German High Command claims a cruiser was sunk. One merchantman of 5000 tons was destroyed and ten ships totaling 75 000 tons were damaged.
Free French agency in Jerusalem says new unrest hit Syria with protests at Hama where crowds attacked wheat mills and attempted to free detainees. Police fired on demonstrators, killing four and wounding 15 as part of ongoing tensions. French armored cars are deployed following a revision of dairy product taxes.
Washington reports a grave situation from the collapse of Defence Mediation Board efforts to end the coal strike. Officials say no further action is planned as coal shortages hamper defence industries nationwide. In Madeira a Portuguese steamer rescues 19 officers and men from the Amphic? crew after 21 already landed at Funchal.
A fragmented political landscape sees unanimous support for a proposed merger among the governing party and a United Alliance member. The act aims to unify factions within the commonwealth’s political framework and strengthen cross party collaboration for upcoming governance.
London report says Germany uses blockade to pressure Spain, aiming to pull Madrid into its orbit. Lisbon dispatch notes refusal to issue passports and key consignment deliveries crucial to commerce, marking Hitler’s first sustained blockade move against Spain.
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