30 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads Soha Faia and other names amid unclear lines about voting windows and a possible fire ordeal. The text is garbled, with missing dates and places, restricting a precise summary and confirming only a political context.
British official wireless from London reports the British government will give Greece full assistance against Italy. The assurance comes as Metaxas fights to defend Greece on the Albanian front amid Axis pressure. The British public widely approves Greece's resistance.
British bombers strike at Skoda works in Plzen and Lorient power station while patrolling the Dutch coast. Coastal Command Blenheims attack ships and gun emplacements near Den Helder and Cherbourg, with crews reporting direct hits and dogfights with Messerschmitts. The RAF also hits targets in Germany and occupied zones amid ongoing Allied air offensive.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King pledges British Commonwealth support for Greece against Italy as Canada protests Jewish treatment and condemns the aggression. Washington notes Secretary Hull says US will take needed steps and neutrality act timing. Moscow and London relay mixed signals on Balkan developments and Turkish stance, with Greek troops and refugees in Egypt and Greek activity near Alexandria amid air raids.
In a London message to the Greek people, King George VI expresses solidarity with Greece. He pledges Britain and Greece as united against a common foe, notes hard trials ahead, and asserts that ultimate victory will come with the strength of free peoples. He wishes long life to Greece and to the King of the Hellenes.
In Belgrade official circles predict Yugo-Slavia will maintain neutrality. General Metaxas is reported to have contacted the Yugo-Slav Government to ascertain its attitude.
Australian Prime Minister Mr Menzies comments that Britain’s naval forces can engage the Italian fleet after Italy’s invasion of Greece may crucially affect the war. He cautionsItaly’s actions will trigger consequences beyond immediate moves.
A patriotic piece extols Greece as the birthplace of Western civilization and laments a new challenge from fascist forces. It credits Athenian culture for Europe’s development, warns of Mussolini’s dagger at Greece, and urges united allies to restore freedom against oppression.
Athens observers say Salonika is Italy's main objective with Epirus also under pressure. Greeks resist and even strike into Italian-held territory as Albanian resistance hampers the invaders. Britain warns of swift intervention if Turkey acts. air and naval aid to Greece are under discussion.
Axis powers clash as Italy accuses Greece of collusion with Britain and plans to use Greek bases in Thessaly Salonica and Macedonia for anti Italian operations. Greece denies but military command restates victory readiness while Britain evacuates European residents and Greek ships seek repatriation amid surrounding war moves.
In Sydney, Greeks celebrate the Allies after Italy rejects an ultimatum. Greeks in the city toast the success to the Allies at several clubs, while calls to repatriate crews for nationals echo concerns for relatives' safety.
Sydney reports Consul General Mr Vaisalia says the Greek community in Australia supports Greece's government actions. He notes limited details on prewar military preparations before the Italian invasion, but says Greece held key Balkan positions and had been preparing since Metaxas took power. He adds the prime minister likely sought Turkish aid before rejecting Hallan.
RAF and anti air batteries report renewed enemy raids over London Liverpool and the Midlands with several bombers shot down or damaged. Eight Britten aquas lost with four pilots safe, and church damages rising as fires spread in the capital. Official tallies note nightly losses for October and ongoing air combat over the coast.
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