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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
1
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Fragmented OCR notes describe German air operations over France and a bombing sortie that silenced anti aircraft fire. The text mentions Heinkel aircraft, fighter losses, and fighter pilots diving to low altitudes amid weather and the war’s impact on elections and public events.
An unidentified radio report says Petain resigned after appointing plenipotentiaries to Germany with Laval tasked to form a new government. Paris reports heavy air raids on Bordea u and German promises to press for Germany’s aims as France vows to continue fighting alongside the Allies. Berlin asserts Britain must adjust balance of power as France fights to end German oppression and Hitler’s terms.
Berlin radio reports the French government deadlock over armistice terms. German advance troops reach the Cher River and approach Lyons, Nantes, Bourges, and Roanne. Refugees including ex Emperor Zita enter Spain. 4,000 French soldiers reportedly crossed into Switzerland. Polish troops sacrifice to cover civilian retreat at Charquemont amid German advances.
Cairo reports describe a four gun and 300 infantry motor transport column escorted by tanks meeting British armored units on Monday. The engagement ended with a British victory, Italian crews abandoning tanks. 250 Italians captured with equipment. no British casualties. RAF noted shadowing a submarine and bomber attack in the Mediterranean. Egyptian Prime Minister Aly Mahmoud Pasha said troops were withdrawn to avoid incidents before Parliament.
Djibouti dispatches report uprisings spreading in Abyssinia eastern provinces as RAF strikes boost morale. Italian air activity over Djibouti continues with four daily visits and no bombs. A British communique notes RAF bombers and fighters off the Egyptian coast destroying three Italian planes and likely two more. losses include eight definite and five probable Italian aircraft with one British fighter missing.
The State Department proposed an emergency meeting of 21 American Republics to discuss new war problems. Informants say the notice to Germany and Italy warned the United States would not recognize transfers of Western Hemisphere lands between non-American powers, a warning thought broad enough to include Canada.
Rome officials report an insurrection has broken out in Corsican with details unavailable. The official newsagency provides a renova date line and notes no further information is yet available.
Tokyo announced the blockade on British and French concessions at Tientsin ended at 12.18 a.m. with a warning it would resume if needed. A Foreign Office spokesman linked the move to broader settlement talks and cooperation with Britain and France on terrorism and order in the concession.
The Prime Minister Menzies defended a wartime bill granting broad executive powers while excluding overseas conscription. He urged unity with industry and trade unions to boost munitions output as Australia faces a global conflict and seeks American aid. Opposition leader Curtin backed the measure as essential for national defense.
A wartime report cites Prime Minister Curtin pressing for accelerated munitions and aircraft output while urging fair treatment for the trade union movement. He calls for war footing for civil services and closer Commonwealth state collaboration, amid criticisms of ministry efficiency.
The Federal Labour Conference proposal for a National War Council to direct Australia’s defence is not favoured by the Government. The body would be advisory and could not bear decision responsibility. Mr Menzies to explain to Mr Curtin that Labour’s refusal to join a National Government disappoints his government as the war programme has changed.
Grim forecast describes a looming European famine as Germany seeks food for troops and workers. Occupied countries face acute shortages from Belgium to Norway and Denmark, with Italy’s rationing dropping below German levels.
German air attacks hit British industrial zones with searchlights anti aircraft fire and bombing. Royal Air Force fought back over Wales northern England and the Rhineland damaging targets and downing planes. Casualties reported including civilians and a number of homes damaged as defenses showed resilience.
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