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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows an advertisement for an official deal at a station with a phone contact. The readable portion hints at a sale or arrangement involving a station identified as B24 with ltd. and a phone number.
London reports Minister for Economic Warfare Hugh Dalton states Germany faces a breakdown as shortages spread and Hitler blocks supplies. He warns Germany cannot win a long war as the Allied blockade intensifies and stockpiles deteriorate.
Flying Officer D. E. Garland and Sergeant Thomas Gray were decorated for leading a five aircraft formation in a low altitude attack on an Albert Canal bridge. The mission faced heavy anti aircraft fire and fighters. only one crew survived, but Garland and Gray enabled the successful strike. Garland aged 22 and Gray 26.
The Ministry of Information states there is no foundation for the report that the Duke of Windsor has resigned as Linkin Officer between British and French embassies. He is visiting France and Italy and will return to headquarter the mission. The Duke has also denied the resignation report.
A report from London outlines a Ministry of Agriculture plan that uses school choirs for two months of farm labor. Boys receive basic income and meals while aiding wartime production. The program aims to free workers for essential duties in the national effort.
London reports a British ambassador in Brussels was captured by the Lions while near King Leopold's capital. Berlin radio claimed he was found on a French roadside with a small suitcase amid investigations into his actions and possible ties to British intrigue in Belgium.
Reports from French military circles describe a massive German push on the Western Front with 1.8 to 2 million troops and up to 4,000 tanks. French defenses held amid heavy losses as Allied air power and bombers supported counter moves toward Amiens and Noyon, with fierce fighting between Aumale and Noyon.
The High Command orders a retreat as German forces push forward near the Aisne. French and British defenders hold strong points on the Brodie River while French planes drop substantial tonnages on German armor. German tanks penetrate near Forges les Eaux. French and seven armored divisions push back hard, suffering heavy losses in a vast, river‑cut front.
French units defend ground near Alane as divisions and armored risks push enemy to footholds south of the town. Major Pouyat’s artillery annihilates 38 German tanks while Air Force harasses enemy armor. Overhead, British and French planes drop heavy bombs on columns and concentrations Saturday afternoon. French spokesman says repeated assaults on the Aisne front west of Soissons are repulsed. General Weygand expresses satisfaction with progress.
London reports indicate German armoured divisions overextended while French statements warn of continued pressure. Semi official Telefrance notes 200 to 400 German tanks in the Breale sector as operations south of the Somme progress, with fighting spreading toward the Argonne region and Le Chesne.
At the War Office request the case against William George Bryant a 45 year old clerk was heard in private. He was fined £0 and sentenced to three months for making a statement designed to mislead a person in the discharge of any lawful tactic related to defence or security. The War Office said it was undesirable for details to become public property. The Magistrate warned that non payment of the fine would add three more months imprisonment.
Moscow radio cites a nation seeking Mediterranean expansion by seizing small states. Italian sources accuse France and Britain of opposing peace and threaten retaliation, while Rome warns of bombardment and declares a new war for independence. In Bucharest, 100000 reservists are called up.
Turkish radio reports Kuwit Palestinian Arabs at a pro Allied demonstration vow strong support and a determined fight to the death if totalitarians threaten the Near East. In Brisbane extra troops guard cane fields as Italy potential entry looms and North Queensland sugar is mainly produced by Nallann.
Evacuation of Dunkirk and intensified fighting in France drive thousands of pounds to the Lord Mayor's Red Crown Fund. The fund nears £1,845,000 with over £90,000 subscribed last week. Ambulances and medical stores losses cited as the fund seeks to replace them.
The War Office announces major promotions due to growing home defence needs. General Sir Robert Gordon Finlayson becomes General Officer Commanding in Chief Western Command, replacing General Sir Henry C. Jackasn. Lieut General Sir Ronald F. Adam takes over Northern Command from General Sir William H. Bartholomew, and Major General H. C. B. Wenigan becomes Adjutant General with acting rank of Lieut General, succeeding Finlayson.
Gandhi tells Bombay readers there is no panic in Britain or Europe and urges Hindus to stay calm. He notes raids rumors in Indian cities, stresses Britain will respond firmly, and calls for continued deposits and normalcy despite fears of reverses.
Madrid reports Sir Samuel Hosre presenting credentials to General Franco and expressing confidence that a community of interest will deepen and enrich bilateral relations between Britain and Spain.
Bombs hit a Berlin factory area in a night raid by French naval bombers as Germany also carried out a terror raid on a south east England town. German reports say bombs fell on an English aerodrome and the port of Dover, with casualties and destruction noted across Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
The Carinthia, once a White Star liner of 20 277 tons, is the second armed merchant cruiser lost this war. The Rawalpind, its companion from December, was sunk after a duel with the German battleship Deutschland. Allied naval strength remains higher overall with losses including cruisers and destroyers, while new ships and Allied cooperation expand sea power.
A special Sunday Dispatch article reports protests by Australian and New Zealand officials over Czech refugees of military age allowed into those countries. It notes one wealthy youth was taken from a P. and O. liner at Marseilles and ordered to fight, while refugees have filled jobs abroad left by volunteers.
Members of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps arrived at Bunirk evacuated with the British Expeditionary Force after a 38 mile night march. Mr L B Amery the Secretary for India praised their conduct under fire and their 20 years of service.
London dispatch confirms Cobber Kahn the New Zealand air ace died in an aircraft accident in England. The Allied Commander says German offensive from sea to Montmedy is underway and fighting will continue to the Swiss border. General Billotte killed in action on May 23 while commanding an army corps.
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