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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1943

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Axis Radio Floods Europe With Invasion Alarm

Fragmented broadcast reports from Axis radio describe Allied actions and air strikes around the Aegean and Italian coast as Axis forces claim combat success. The Prime Minister comments on war readiness and Allied threats, while European cities face escalating air raids and civilian casualties.

Axis Radio Europe Ava Turkey Bon Barna Rome Eugene Statin Westar Coste Arranen Radio Slao Ciprauiar George V Alanée Tuniulan Lanilon Tod Benandhalcni Covlaivetcana Burgh Dlapureet Arves Mitchells Maranacre Atruck Bilacio Marea Fie Sure B Sonne Greet Shipa Seeres Aegean Rame Talisa Naplon

Raids on England Report Toll of Damage and Casualties

A Home Security communiqué reports that damage occurred in England during raids. It notes 35 serious casualties and details on the nature of the attacks.

London

Madame Chians in Canada Ottawa Tale

Fragmentary note describes Madame at a venue in Ottawa from the United Mater. It mentions an art event and a future performance with a Princess at a residence. Text is garbled with unclear names and dates.

Madame Chians Canada Ottawa Turwony United Mater Munletay Withalinina Veolana Madama Will Eddreas Parliament

Tribunal orders new peace machinery push

Washington report notes the hour Representatives hastily mandated Congress to expound support for an international mechanism ensuring peace and justice. The piece cites a committee urging creation of a reprieve for global governance with adequate funding and leadership to fix disputes.

Washington Forden Attaire Committee the Hour Congress

Allied and Axis poised for major new blows

The New York Times reports Allied plans for decisive actions in Africa and Europe as the invasion pace accelerates, with Western allies prepared for synchronized strikes and bold offensives to break Axis resistance. Spearheaded by coordinated efforts, the operation targets key fronts, aiming to curb Axis expansion and restore momentum to Allied forces.

Feria Ingen Stockholm Tate Tate San Viamsov Aince Ube Aussie Ukraine Xiao Bent Baltic States Eptaint von Schramm Berlin Europe East Asia Asia Pern

Renewed Red Thrusts on Kuban Front

A wartime wirereport describes renewed Soviet offensives along the Kuban front with Russian and German positions contested. It cites broadcasts about German policy shifts and Soviet resistance, with mentions of Finns, Rostov, Kalinin front actions, and guerrilla activity disrupting German lines.

Kuban Diet Wen Ximed Visland Rostov Byovan Kitlng Othara Tari Kalinin Marensk

Giraud rejects compromise plan in French leadership dispute

London reports General Giraud refused General de Gaulle plan for army reform and authority definition. Talks with Caixoux and Monse Georges Monnet and Philip continued privately as Britain, France observers note growing political tension while urging unity.

London Wenemany General de Gaulle General Giraud Caneral Giraud Giraud Caitoux Monsees Georges, Monnet Philip French National Committee For Liberation Spain de Gaulle Algiris Flewtora France Beilah Fate

Night aerial clashes over Australia amid ongoing reconnaissance activity

In a reported combat sequence over Australia, sustained air patrols from a western sector engage enemy aircraft. Explosions and fires mark several raids in ground areas while forces recover. Cape Gloucester remains visible from the air. Long-range strikes target Goan and Balaytt. Medang reports twenty enemy aircraft escorted by fighters. Dabodura sees nine enemy planes raid after initial light damage.

New Britain Fanaul Markhant Goan Balaytt Medang Bans Benseres Dabodura

Pleased with Results of Raid

Report from New Guinea describes a raid encounter with Japanese forces. Allied pilots fought heavy antiaircraft fire and damaged enemy aircraft while returning a bomber safely home after engine trouble. One crew member is noted as seeing night activity, with jettisoned ammunition and a successful landing despite partial engine failure.

New Guinea Montae Ray Basiber Malem Cliitol Wiemt-Liput Alex Marth California North

Negro Rising in Guadeloupe

A garbled 1930s style report cites insurgents in Guadeloupe led by a figure named Valentino attempting to overthrow authorities. The governor seeks French naval aid as rebels raid inland areas and evade capture in the hills.

New York Alience Robert Insurgenta General Nume Valentino Eysel Fred

Argentina Rising Inspired by Axis Agents

A Washington correspondent for the Fersié Tribune notes the new Argentine government faces harsh views in Washington. The piece suggests pro-German sentiment fueled the June revolt in the forested region near Rounstlane Cotta, with claims of competition against the United States.

Argentina AXIS Argentine Washingtonia Castillo Washington Fersié Tribune Cotta Ter Apparest Illo United

Ghurka Units Instruct Losses On Japs In Burma

Reported in New Delhi and Chungking dispatches, Gurkha units inflicted heavy casualties on Japanese forces in Burma during late May fighting near Kalemiyo and the Chi Hill country. Bombing and riverine actions supported ground assaults as Japanese troops pressed against Allied positions.

Ghurka Burma Japaneas Kalemiyo Arak Trey Une Mills New Delhi Ale Akyeb Sao Lranaport Sfaungdas Buthidaung Sao Agp Janase Posi Thelaang Ae Ein Mandalay Baweenae Baweenae Ans Statin

Royal visit to North Africa by King and Queen

The King and Queen Elisabeth visited North Africa, meeting American troops and military leaders. They toured camps, inspected planes, and spoke with servicemen, praising Allied efforts and observing daily military life amid preparations for broader cooperation in Asia and Europe.

Sinclair Royal Navy France Elisabeth Duke Glouester Royal Priver Arthur Poe Harverbekte Ilay FIA Xeuy Gen- Iera Clark Torin Nori Africa Tormarton Africa Ham Sugland Willis Americana Alexander Mardin Jett Pilota Alexander Sfeld James Grigg Air tBir Archibald Sinclair Alleenacrous Brestet Thers Marvice Commandere Pest Foyel New Canter Tw Fi Osurl North Africa Mix Asica Churcilly Buckingham Palace Arenibild Harding Bella Leigh Galone Mo Cavanagh Atglora Tia Giraud de Ganille Cotrviin

American bombers raid German industries and air defenses

Washington reports Allied airstrikes over Germany with 11 raids since May 1, claiming 100 American planes involved. German wire communications were shot down or damaged, with several aircraft losses and no explicit military objectives disclosed. The report underscores sustained Allied bombing across German targets, amid wartime tension and strategic air force activity.

Rat Germany Wien Wen Wiledsnhower Cunhavar Sralait Kawich Grat

Intruder Flights Over Low Country Reported

Intruder flights over the low country near Dunkirk damaged airfields and barges. Mentions of Mustangs Whirlwinds and Mete Whirlwinds, with references to airfield attacks and enemy bombers.

Dunkirk

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