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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary text lists times and people such as Reid and Braddon with scattered places like City and Braddon. Mentions a winners meeting and the Am sociatio organization. Details are garbled and many names are uncertain.
London reports the third Italian communique stating Italian troops first contacted French forces along the Alpine frontier. French attempts to seize a Galisia peak in Italian territory were repulsed and Italian air defenses claim success against French aircraft and bombers. The Royal Air Force and Italian forces claim several enemy planes shot down or damaged across Eritrea, with raids targeting Asmara, Macae, and other targets. German troops reportedly move from Austria into northern Italy as the war widens.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses overseas intelligence and restraints on Australia and New Zealand, with references to sources and publication rights. Limited coherent facts available. summarizes a convoluted line about intelligence and regional reserve.
Britain rebukes Nazi aggression and pledges continued aid to France. The government lauds French fortitude in battle, vows to unite peoples and empires, and commits to fight at all costs in France, on home soil, at sea, and in the air until liberty is secured.
Paris officially declared an open city and General Hering began a French army withdrawal amid German advances on the Champagne front. Major General Gwynn warned of a long, bitter struggle ahead with Britain’s industrial drive and New World supplies needed, while RAF bombs targeted east Rouen concentrations and three German bombers were shot down.
Three conscientious objectors appeared before the London Appeals Tribunal and requested entry on the register. They stated it was their duty as pacifists to fight and to restore peace.
London report from The Times Madrid correspondent notes rising press sympathy for Italy and Germany as Spain declares non belligerency. Falange outlet Arriba urges Spain to stand with Franco’s foreign supporters while neutral public sentiment favors full neutrality amid postwar fatigue.
The Senate and House conferences unanimously approved a bill granting the President authority to trade surplus military equipment to aid the Allies. It removes the limit on army planes and pilots, authorizes embargoes on war supplies and machine tools, and allocates 66 million dollars in appropriations and similar in contract authorizations to procure strategic materials and to train civilian personnel. The conference report will be returned to both chambers and acceptance is considered certain.
German forces launched a major frontal offensive on the Maginot Line in the Saar region while claiming advances across the Seine and into Le Havre. Berlin asserts gains near Rouen Rheims Verdun and northern Marne hill 304 and Mont. British authorities dispute claims of French collapse and note ongoing fighting west and south of Rouen. Paris reportedly declared open city by France.
The broadcast urges US aid as France preserves democracy amid Nazi threat. Paris notes say France continues resistance from sea to Maginot Line with scarce tanks. Roosevelt’s June speech is cited. French officials await a US reply to Reynaud’s appeal.
Elmo Roper, a leading US public opinion expert, says Americans favor aiding the Allies with speedier production and supplies but oppose sending troops. He notes a militant minority wants war actions while Roosevelt is seen as able to provide aid without breaking neutrality.
In the House of Commons Mr Malcolm Macdonald states the government will not force evacuation from congested areas. He notes dangers of overruling parental choice and the risk of breaking discipline and production, stressing absolute safety cannot be guaranteed in war.
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