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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1942
Page
1
German Offensive Aims at Tobruk Ends in Stalled Assault
British and Commonwealth sources report a German push toward Tobruk stalled with limited gains. A small force reached Edode and Sid Tewegh, but Allied counterattacks drove them back. RAF continued air support while German efforts centered on Bir Hakheim and nearby supply columns. The fighting persisted around Tobruk, with reports of German armor and Italian and Afrika Corps involvement and cautious Allied resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Nordl
Dir Habel Ward
el Aden
Edode
Sid Tewegh
Bir Hakheim
Eighth Army
Attok
Auden’ Ly
Tna
Becausa
Gotaily
Axia
Armtus Bouibete
Piura
Britiah Cohium Fine
Nita
Sini Oper
Tusa
Uwe Sioy
Manmurica
Timiunerule Prinatiers
Matrin
Nuuitary
Cairn
Fey
Rome
AIMON
Wir Hakhetm
Mir Makhetro
Tir
Tir Hakhelsr
Omrmy
Prema Saya
Aala
Melther
Berlin
RAF
Continuy
Aly
Wa Kenselring
Henry Diana
Geriau Tightera
Yeege
Malle
Eibyait
Imperial Tyreon
Telegraph
Hai
Canlie
Beblad
Submarine Warfare Off Brazil and Atlantic Skirmishes
Reported actions describe German U boats sinking near Brazil and attacks in the Caribbean, with a Blakeley destroyer countering subs off Martinique. Navy communiques claim U S submarines damaged a carrier and a destroyer in patrol areas, while Rommel advances elicit cautious German messaging from Berlin.
Nazis Wipe Out Village in Norway
Report from Stockholm states German forces destroyed the village Tolavang on Sotra island as reprisal for the killing of a Gestapo deputy chief. The raid left all buildings razed and led to the arrest of 39 Norwegians and kidnapping of 100 hostages to Germany. Shipowners’ association blamed for Norwegian ship transfers during the attack, while neutrality issues drew blame and further tension in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Thurs
Tolavang
Sotra
Nor‘weriane
Gestapo
Angher
Germany
Hel Uney
Quialing
Associaton Haw
Miritain
Norway
Canape
Battle updates from Chungking and Burma fronts amid heavy fighting
Fragmented dispatches describe renewed clashes in Chungking with Chinese forces defending positions as Japanese troops push toward key towns. Reports say Japanese advances, poison gas usage, and air attacks threaten Chinese defenses around Kintwe Tamugu and Tongguahy while Burma battles unfold with naval shelling of Muntuao and mixed fortunes for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witter Mytiing
Kintwe
Japaneae
Tamugu
Japan
Jap Air Base Wiped Out at Lae
Details report a night raid against Lae with bombers and fighters. Despite anti aircraft fire and returns, one bomber was shot down near the sea, and several enemy aircraft observed over targets at Port Moresby and Rabaul. A subsequent dawn attack near Port Moresby involved low level strikes and intermittent fighter opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lae
Port Moresby
Rabaul
Cendincion
Anask
Itis
Port Moresuy
Jesse
Walon
Berom
Night Raid On Enemy Bases Melbourne
Allied air strikes across Rabaul Port Moresby and Lae inflicted heavy losses on Japanese aircraft. Reported engagements describe missiles and fighter interceptions with several enemy planes shot down or damaged. Allied forces claim all own planes returned, with significant activity near Port Moresby and Lae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
South-West Pacific
Dapaniens
Rabaul
Quyir
Aero
Fromas
Ateasing & Military Carop
Sree Remy
Intercen- Hon
Lae
Wir Foran
Pan
We Watt Trea
JAPAN PRISONER ABUSE CLAIMS REPORTED IN BROADCAST
Cairo dispatch notes claims of mistreatment and forced labor of prisoners amid wartime shortages and food scarcity. Reports from Warrington quote a Japanese broadcast. Japan acknowledges some abuse but denies systematic coercion while addressing Allied concerns.
Heydrich Condition Reported Serious After Prague Attack
Berlin reports indicate Reinhard Heydrich, second in command of the Gestapo, underwent an operation following an assassination attempt in Prague. Doctors reportedly removed bullets from his back and spine as his condition remained life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Reinhard Heydrich
Gastapo
Nieife
Prague
Gibraltar harbour trade ships report dangerous entry
London Friary Vichy report that battleship Muinya an aircraft carrier destroyers and submarines along with three merchant ships laden with a high quantity of raw materials would enter Gibraltar harbour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeees
Gibraltar
London, Friary
Vichy
Muinya
Mexico Moves to Declare War in Chamber of Deputies
Amid tumult and cheers in the Chamber of Deputies President Camacho signaled a shift toward war. He stated Mexico would join the conflict after two American ships were torpedoed and affirmed neutrality had been violated. Deputies authorized the president to declare war, with the Senate expected to act soon and Castile serving as acting president. Argentina showed solidarity while Mexico prepared to ally with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Whcn
Brian
Mexico
Americas
Camacho
Germany
Tne
Senate
Foreign Ministry
Castile
Comurom
Russians Press On In Kharkov Front Battles
Moscow reports claim Bissiera forces advance on key sectors near Kharkov with heavy losses for the Russians and Germans. Berlin dispatches quote German booty and new rocket bombs while frontline fighting, counterattacks, and aerial bombardment continue along the Kalinin and Kharkov sectors with German and Soviet casualties mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Mosow Radio
Eniibe
TRA Kinet
Fomantan
Rome
Exye Ilappeara
Tayuts
Kharkov
Bysigcendibe
Lostvaye Cramogred
Chuguyev
Dunkirk
Jae Moon
Bierce
Kalinin
Berlin
Seharkov
Abortive Coup in Ecuador Causes Street Violence
A fragmentary report describes armed students and soldiers attempting to seize the Governor's Palace in Quito. The abortive revolution left one guard wounded and caused clashes before order was restored amid rumors of a Peruvian border dispute involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quita
Govener'es
Carabiners
Anres
Dragatla
Vichy Rejects Italian Demands During War Talks
Premier Laval reportedly sent the Italian Secretary for Labour a note rejecting cession demands for Nice and Corsica, offering compromise on Tunis. An official broadcast quoted Marshal Pétain reflecting on war and the price of peace, signaling continued resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunuun
Vichy
M. Laval
Pre Talien
la Gardelle
Rame
Nice
Corsica
Tunis
Raids Strike Terror at Tokyo
Washington reports that Japanese officials warned of further disturbances after tensions rose over population data in Tokyo. An official insisted measures will be taken to quell unrest and protect public order in the wake of alleged inaccuracies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Washington
Dustion Ae
U. S. Prepares to Meet Reprisal Raid
The War Department signals of retaliation for Trigun General Poollttie's attack against us. Officials say preparations for offensive action are underway. Despite strong defense, an attack on Washington is deemed not inconceivable as Japan seeks vengeance for losses suffered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.3
Washington
Quitanie
Tonto
Busta
Bridges Ordered Deported in Immigration Roundup
Harry Bridges, described as a CO leader, faces deportation to Australia amid government actions. The U S Attorney General orders removal under bond conditions, with Bridges to be held in a federal court setting as the case proceeds. Reports indicate authorities plan to enforce the warrant and pursue Supreme Court avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Smington
Thurelay
Basoning
Harry Bridesy
Australia
Ai Te Capeiine
Goutie Chrewit
Anpaala
BNE Supreme Cours
Supreme Court
Ian Socene
Hochig Abach
Eiteet
Convoy Engagement Report From A French Airfront Mix
A historical note describes confusion near an airfront where a convoy met aircraft activity. Fire was reported on several planes as different forces exchanged actions. The fragmentary text hints at Dutch and Hudson bomber involvement amid an earlier confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAZI
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tobruk
Brazil
Sune
Rio DE Janurro
Air Ministry
Acta
Werond
United State
Blakeley
Dottafer
Ual
Matrique
Pernambuco
Tuam
Aluip Hurr‘nie
Portheam
Martinique
Astron
Claren
Asbost Sialeinas
Oorman Migh
Unather
Man Domberm
Catjund
Egal & Voy
Watts
Aince
U.S
Wabhington
Navy Department
Helin
Gazale
Suruhat
Hakielm
Gazalana
Bir Haknalin
Nira
Bir Hakhelm
EL Adem
Eis James
Inpperial Tank
Milly
Gazala
Nce
Yrane-Guhara
Jellwey
Dalia
Aron
Tram Tnban
Layal
West Posseriotiny Norin Tuan
Africa
Aaigr
Wien
Baliin
Burich
Beriin
Trenton
Rommel
Aig
Chungking
Camanta
Ulery
Calavey
Infantry
Gui Ameaulad
Attecke
Yunnan-Hurme
Ilakitie
Tongguahy
Vannesland Arma
Muntuao
Turaday
Chinere
Galvatre Mosman
Beilah
Rae
Asean
Burt
Great Trea
Britihy Sea
Burma
Archibal Wavell Haa
Alexander
Burnie
Stik
Rothing
Warrington
Puote
Rear Admirs
Matsunaga
Wan Svideutis
Heydrich
Rrbve
Daluege
Auccessine Heyarich
Ean
Gestape
Francs ‘Itlery
Termured
Hayeidh
Axis
Nay
Mmillo Rokian
Woal
Kharkov Zone
Hitler
South
Ecuador
Ada ‘Empers
Avalon
I Betain
France
Pater
America
McCarthur
Bridges
Canberra
Aenwery
T. Kingetom
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