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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
4
German Communique Reports Belgian Army Surrenders
Fuehrer headquarters declares King of the Belgians capitulated unconditionally and Belgian forces of 400000 to 500000 men laid down arms. German forces advance from Bruges toward Thielt and capture Orchies Douai while repulsing Western attacks. Air force conducts destructive attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Fuehrer
Jeclarte
Flanders
Artoia
Bruges
Thielt
Valenciennes
Orchies
Douai
Allied forces strained as Belgian capitulation shifts war in north
The Evening News reports Allied positions in the north east and Arras perilous with Belgium’s capitulation forcing a hard choice for Britain and France. Calais holds while German losses mount. air and ground battles continue near Valenciennes and Ypres with heavy casualties and continued French counterattacks.
Remarkable enthusiasm at Win-the-War rally in Sydney
In Sydney 15 000 attended a Town Hall rally to back a national war effort. Prime Minister Menzies led speeches with Treasurer Spender and Premier Mair as crowds cheered. Subscriptions to the war loan surpassed £4.8 million with more than £11 million in war savings certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
ALF
Mr. Menzies
Canberra
Mr. Spender
Frederick Stewart
Australia
Town Hall
Mr. Mair
Alderman Crick
Spender
Melbourne leaders urge total war footing across Australia
Lord Mayor Dr A W Coles writes to Prime Minister Menzies on behalf of 21 Melbourne businessmen urging mobilisation of manpower and wealth under a national government. Menzies replies that National Security powers enable swift action and seeks national unity, appealing for Trade Union support to achieve a real unity of spirit and will in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
A. W. Coles
Mr. Menzies
Compmonwealth
Coles
Menzies
Amy
Australia
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Canberra Times
Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd
Canberra
British Trade Mission to Moscow
Sir Stafford Cripps travels toward Moscow on a mission to renew trade talks between Britain and the Soviet Union. A Soviet note to the Foreign Secretary indicates Cripps will be welcome, with further steps expected soon before his Moscow arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stafford Cripps
M. Malsky
Jae Cripp
Moscow
German Gains Capture Orchies Douai Labasse Mirville
London dispatch reports a German communique claiming the forces have captured Orchies Douai Labasse Mirville and Haselbrouck. The development rests on enemy claims and details remain unverified.
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London
Orchies
Douai
Labasse
Mirville
Haselbrouck
Weather notes from Canberra report daily readings
Canberra weather summary shows barometer readings from 9 am to 8 pm with 30.54 and 20.86 inches and daytime temperatures 37 and 55 degrees. The maximum wind velocity at Canberra aerodrome over 24 hours ended at 2.30 pm was 19 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Tuesaday
Governor General Receives Birthday Greeting from Queen Mary
The Governor-General received a message from Queen Mary thanking him for birthday wishes on behalf of the Government and people of the Commonwealth. The note was read after a ceremony at Duntroon Canberra yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene 1
Tain Taa
Duntroon
Canberra
Hs.lency
Gencorel dLen
No Leader Should Quail as Australia Rallies for War Effort
An editorial urges resolve in the Allied cause amid Belgium’s capitulation and King Leopold’s decision. It defends Belgium’s struggle, condemns overzealous leadership, and calls for Australia to marshal resources, welcome reinforcements, and support swift government action to accelerate the war effort.
Wiped Out U S Hospital at Ostend Paris
King Leopold of Belgium allegedly informed President Roosevelt about a German bombing of the American hospital at Ostend on Sunday. An eye witness said the building was destroyed in seconds with all doctors nurses and patients killed. A second wave of incendiary bombs followed the wreckage.
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Paris
Leopold
Belgium
Roosevelt
Ostend
Appointment of French Ambassadors
Paris reports M Ormesson political editor of Figaro named French Ambassador to the Vatican. Other posts go to M Coulandre to Switzerland M de la Baume to Spain and de la Forcase Minister to Dublin.
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Paris
M. Ormesson
Figaro
Vatican
M. Coulandre
Switzerland
M. de la Baume
Spain
de la Forcase
Dublin
Air Raid Warning in East Kent. All Clear After 40 Minutes
Air raid warnings sounded near noon in East Kent with anti aircraft fire and fighter action reported. Observers say enemy planes appeared off the south east coast and one may have crossed the shoreline before the all clear was given.
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London
Tuesdy
East Kent
Obsriiers
British Navy Power and War News From Northern France
The French night bulletin reports German attacks along the Belgian frontier north of the Menin region. British troops repelled assaults around Aire on the Lys and conducted local actions on the Somme with strong air support. German pressure to the east of the Aisne continued, with heavy fighting and high casualties on both sides as the lines held.
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London
France
Belgium
North Sea
Menin
Aire
Lys
Somme
Aisne
British Expeditionary Force repels German attack near Lys
The BEF reported German assaults on French Belgian flanks were checked by British infantry and French tanks. British front remained intact amid heavy bombing and ongoing German losses. Paris and London sources note enormous German casualties and fresh attempts to pour in motorised units despite limited gains.
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London
Paria
Lys
Britain ready new measures on home front
Britain plans sweeping food and war readiness measures including converting schools into shadow factories for arms and dividing the country into 80 islets to maintain food. Lord Wootton says islets will feed their populations independently, storing food in many small centres instead of large central stores.
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London
United Kingdom
Lord Wookton
Porta
War Loan Flotation Planned by Commonwealth Government
The government announced plans to float a 20 million pound war loan at par with five year currency and 2 percent interest, plus a 5 million pound interest free loan for those aiding the war effort. Treasurer Spender outlined tax implications and eligibility for the interest free option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spender
Mr. Spender
War Loan Subscriptions Hit Nearly Five Million in Sydney
At the Win-the-War Rally in Sydney Town Hall Alderman Crick announced subscriptions toward the new war loan had reached £4,836,490 with a week to close the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuseday
Alderman Crick
Empire Speeds War Effort with Global Contingent Plans
The British government accepts Canada and New Zealand offers to mobilize air power and form a War Council as King visits RAF bases in England. Fiji’s Legislative Council moves to seek approval to send 100 picked men overseas, reflecting broad imperial coordination in war efforts.
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London
Empire
Britain
New Zealand
War Council
R.A.F
England
Fiji
Suva
Barker
Moasly
Belgian Premier's Broadcast on Leopold and Allied War Resolve
In a press statement M. Pierlot said King Leopold had not left his troops for three weeks. He spoke of Leopold as a leader and noted the government met in Paris. The government affirmed it will continue with the Allies until common victory is won.
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Leopold
Belgium
Menin
Ghent
Leopard
Lys
Mair
Great Britain
Hitler
Britain
Germany
Mr. Spender
England
English
Spender
ABC
Wort
Mr. Menzies
Australia
Empire
Valley of Death
Menzies
Ifor
Mengies
M. Pierlot
le Poll
M. Pierlat
Paris
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