29 May 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
1
A Canberra report notes a Theodore appointment shell shocked ministers and the public. Ministers deny Cabinet discussion and say the proposal came as a surprise with no official confirmation. The UAP disassociated itself and a full cabinet debate is expected today.
British and French air forces report heavy Allied victories with 28 enemy planes destroyed and bombardments across Belgium, Holland, and western Germany. RAF missions aim at air bases while Allied leaders meet to discuss operations as German bombers threaten naval movements.
Belgians clash over surrender as Premier Pierlot and King Leopold face dethronement charges. Berlin estimates 400000 Belgian troops capitulated and Britain and France vow continued resistance. Provisional Belgian government and new army to be formed to aid the Allies.
Rome reports show Italian newspapers clamouring for freedom in the Mediterranean with threats to destroy the British Empire. An allied attack plan and Italian leadership calls are cited as stirring unrest while British residents are advised to consider leaving Italy if traveling. In Egypt, a national defence board seeks volunteers to police potential emergencies.
M Reynaud denounces King Leopold for ordering Belgium to lay down arms, splitting Allied forces with Belgian, British and some French divisions under Blanchard. He says France will hold on Somme Aisne and Maginot Line while Belgian embass y crowd questions the decision.
In the Commons Mr. Churchill outlined the war situation as the Belgian army ceased to resist at 4 a.m. after royal and diplomatic moves. He noted Belgium’s government remains the legal authority and pledged continued Allied effort, warning of hard news ahead and praising Belgian forces for their bravery and losses.
London reports describe worsening military and political tension in Northern France as Belgian capitulation opens the road to Dunkirk. Frontline fighting persists along a 25 mile Lys Hiver stretch between Menin and Courtrai with German crossings noted and Calais still uncertain.
The Loan Council approved a plan for joint Commonwealth and State action to maximize wartime efficiency. It envisages four works officers per state under a Works Co-ordinator to propose civil projects and total costs for 1940-41. An invitation was extended to former treasurer E G Theodore to serve as Works Co-ordinator.
London reports indicate Canada plans future measures including conscription of manpower and property similar to Britain’s emergency powers. Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced immediate expansion of the air force and called for full national cooperation from labor and industry to supply equipment.
A garbled report references an overseas intelligence publication and a worldwide organization with mentions of Australia and New Zealand. The text lacks clear facts or names, leaving the main event and participants unreadable.
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