10 May 1945
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
1
Drifted OCR report recounts Allied leaders accepting Germany's unconditional surrender in Berlin. Tedder, Zhukov, and Doenitz signatures cited. radio broadcasts celebrate, while Prague and Amsterdam react with mixed patriotism and reprisals.
An American broadcast claimed that Hermann Goering and Albert Kesselring were captured by U.S. Seventh Army. The report said Goering confessed to being in Berlin and to an attempted escape and death sentence, though details and timing remain unclear.
A stirring wartime exhortation rallies a nation to stand firm with Great Britain. It cites loyalty to the Crown, collective resolve, and faith in shared sacrifice to defend empire, urging citizens to endure dangers for the sake of future safety and national restoration.
A special Privy Council gathering occurred at Buckingham Palace this morning to discuss the end of the war and related communications. Sir Louis Mamill reportedly expected to travel to Australia in a diplomatic capacity, with private palace attendants present.
Report describes Alamein as a turning point after Pearl Harbor, detailing Allied strategic moves to bolster Europe against Axis forces. Mentions General Marshall and a broad wartime plan, noting the North Africa campaign and German setbacks that ended Axis advances in Africa.
Fragmentary OCR describes a near miss or bombing incident involving Churchill during a raid. The Prime Minister was at dinner and reportedly left abruptly, with unclear details on the attacker or outcome.
From the Ministry of Health balcony, Churchill urged Britain to join the United States in striking Japan. He declared resolve to fight and not yield, calling out a common foe and vowing to rebuild nations and homes in the effort.
War commentary notes blaming German army reluctance to fight and Soviet pressure as pivotal factors. The piece frames Japan as advancing on Nazi goals while assessing the broader collapse of German military resolve in a two front war context.
The Norwegian News Agency reports that Quisling and other cabinet members surrendered to Norwegian authorities. He appeared pale and alone at the Gestapo prison camp in QaIa and announced his intent to cooperate with the authorities.
Tokyo broadcasts quote Admiral Teijito Tay di janete minister urging the nation to mobilize. The piece notes surrender with unconditional terms and stresses accelerating production to power through the crisis.
Eyewitness accounts from Australia describe RAAF squadrons in Britain standing down after months of intense flying. Squadron Leader Ken Ravmon of Walkerville South recalls the relief and emptiness as the long campaign ends and comradeship gives way to calm.
A damaged excerpt from the German surrender agreement details commands for German forces to cease resistance by 11 1 pm May, prohibiting scuttling or damage to vessels and equipment. It notes the High Command must follow Allied directives and that noncompliance may invite punitive action by the Allied powers.
New York reports General Eisenhower said Kennedy was suspended for a self admitted deliberate violation of SHAK regulations and breach of confidence. An investigation continues as Kennedy sought permission to convey aides to the secretary amid the German surrender story controversy.
An American briefing, dated Wednesday from Melbourne, reports heavy U S air support for Okinawa and expects invasion of Japan. It notes Allied air and naval actions, ship tonnage sunk or damaged, and Admiral Nimitz’s remarks on strategy, aircraft, and future ground incursions. It also mentions Japanese casualty claims and Dutch reports of forced labor camps in occupied Indonesia.
Manila dispatch notes General MacArthur considering reinforcements from European theater forces now redeployed. Report claims Japanese Empire will be met with intensified economy and new strategic approaches as Allied operations continue in the Pacific.
Washington dispatches report that the United States uses a propaganda barrage to explain unconditional surrender to Japan. Transmitters on the Pacific Coast Balpan and Honolulu relay agitprop to the Japanese to pressure surrender as part of a broad psychological warfare campaign led by the government and military authorities.
Australian forces on Jarakan advance north toward the city. General Mac Nethite reports troops have cleared the enemy from nearby quarters and broken country to the south.
An American transport plane returning from the convent crashed at Hindhead Sunday. It struck a pylon in heavy rain, killing all aboard. No crew survived the wreck. Initial reports blame a midair collision with a radio relay facility as the cause.
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