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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
1
A garbled OCR page lists names and program notes for various local topics. It references sports, music, and figures such as Alan Coad and Thomas Melbourne while obscuring clear events or outcomes.
Colonel Marais in London delivers sharp assessment of France's collapse amid rapid armistice moves. He faults Maginot Line complacency and Cabinet split led by Petain, citing lack of leadership, intrigue, and disrupted plans to escape to Africa. He warns Britain and South Africa against fifth columnists.
German radio announced the armistice terms with France were hard but not unjust. The terms aimed to secure a favorable strategic position for continuing the war against England. The armistice was presented as the end of continental fighting, not a pause. The BBC was accused of inciting mutiny and desertion. France required every Frenchman, especially sailors, for reconstruction.
Wellington announces a war expenditure near £37.5 million with about £18 million to be spent in New Zealand. A 1 shilling in the pound national security tax on wages and salaries is imposed, income tax rises to 12 pence in the pound, and company taxes and death duties are increased. The budget funds overseas loans and public works, with Britain agreeing to finance New Zealand forces overseas on a loan basis.
British raids hit Ruhr oil plant and industrial targets from Arnhem to Monheim. RAF bombers struck aerodromes, rail hubs, and chemical works while assertions of retaliation against British civilians were issued by German sources. Coastal Command aircraft failed to return on reconnaissance.
Mr Anthony Eden secretary for war warns Britain prepared for invasion saying guns and a strong war effort will deter an invader. RAF losses in Dunkirk evacuation cited and civilians urged to stay put. He calls for a brave disciplined population as home defense while asserting offensive potential when time comes.
Saydam Pasha told Parliament Turkey would not enter the war and would maintain defence preparations. After Italy's entry, Turkey invoked treaties with Britain and France to avoid actions provoking Russia. The government pledged non belligerency to protect peace for Turkey and neighbors.
A Bucharest AP correspondent reports Romania agreed to hand over Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union amid Soviet ultimatums, as relayed in a Montreal message.
Authoritative circles label Italy's armistice terms to France as deceptive noting they cover only the interim before peace talks and aim to secure demilitarization of Mediterranean zones. The occupation is limited now but may extend to all territories Italy covets during future negotiations.
General de Gaulle organizes a French volunteer legion in Britain with full British support and opens a French centre for armaments and research. Reports say General Nogues ignored Petain orders, and French ships may continue aiding Britain. Berlin warns French to avoid fighting under armistice terms.
The article argues Britain is unprepared per some views, but government advisers dispute this, insisting the war will continue for years if needed. It reports German weariness after a hard winter and growing respect for the British Army, with air raids failing to break British resolve.
The announcement states Britain's blockade now extends to occupied French ports. Ships may be stopped and contraband controlled under the expanded maritime controls.
Bucharest dispatch says a decree bars Jews from joining the new Party of the Nation. The decision appears to curry favour with Germany, sparking panic among Jewish citizens in Romania.
The Hayas News Agency states that the Governors-General of Indo China and Madagascar have been replaced.
General Huntzinger appointed leader of the French delegation to the Franco-German Commission as part of the armistice talks. Admiral Duplat becomes leader of the delegates for the Franco-Italian Commission.
Gun crews aboard the arm ed liner Andania in fancy dress and grease paint fought a duel with a U boat for two and a half hours and sank it just before the Andania herself sank on June 20. A torpedo struck during a concert for men of duty. The crew manned the guns, the U boat submerged, reappeared, and fired a third torpedo before exploding and vanishing. The Andania’s men were rescued by a fishing boat and taken to a warship.
The Niner Washington sails Friday for Galway while the Manhattan heads to Lisbon later joining DEFENDER OF CALAIS. General Gough lauds Brigadier Claude Nicholson as the great commander who fed Calais's heroic defense in a letter to The Times.
Reports from Shanghai and Hongkong indicate Japanese forces advance toward Ningming Mingking and Mingking near the Nanning Pingsiang highway with a planned July 3 blockade of war goods. Chinese resistance slows gains as Austere casualties mount and foreign embassies are bombed in Chongqing.
In Lisbon on a Wednesday during Portugal’s eighth centennial independence events Ambassadors and Ministers from 34 countries presented credentials to President General Antonio Carmona who also received the Duke of Kent.
Berlin AP correspondent reports Hitler toured Paris in disguise. He viewed Napoleon's tomb with sandbags removed, climbed the Eiffel Tower to glimpse a swastika flag, and visited the Hall of War Trophies and the Madeleine Church. He wore a light overcoat over his uniform.
Tokyo reports that Foreign Minister Arita will announce Japan's diplomatic policy Saturday after Cabinet approval. The vernacular press suggests the move concerns an East Asia Autonomy policy and hints at a Monroe Doctrine style stance, with no tolerance for external interference.
Cairo dispatch reports the new Egyptian Cabinet not yet formed. King Farouk has not summoned a premier. Ahem Maher met officials in talks. Devire for a National Cabinet remains strong with efforts to win Nahas Pasha’s participation or support for a compatible Cabinet.
In Ottawa in the House of Commons Mr Coldwell and Senator Black pressed for government custody of Ford industrial interests after Henry Ford refused to manufacture Rolls Royce Merlin aircraft engines for the United States, hindering Britain. They urged Canada to halt Ford car purchases and forbade sale of Ford products. The minister said Canada cooperates and has powers to compel war material production if needed.
London officials call a German wireless broadcast claiming Britain seeks peace terms in Madrid as absolute nonsense. They state no such move has been contemplated and confirm the British stance to continue the fight. Sir Samuel Hoare is not broaching peace or armistice terms, and the British Ambassador has stressed resolve to continue the struggle.
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