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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1941
Page
3
Allied forces report successful evacuation of Crete after days of fierce ground combat. German losses were heavy, but air superiority allowed reinforcements to reach the island. Destroyers aided in rescuing troops as air support anticipated improving conditions for the operation.
British and Allied forces withdrew from Crete after twelve days of battle. About 15,000 troops were evacuated to Egypt amid heavy Luftwaffe harassment. German assaults, brutal terrain, harsh weather, and relentless bombing marked a costly retreat as ships ferried out wounded and soldiers under perilous conditions.
June 2 reports from Tomdon outline official troop withdrawal estimates from Crete to Egypt, with about 15 000 troops omitted from Greek counts. Dispatches claim 18 000 German dead and many mines destroyed, while Major General Freyberg directed the final battle and retreat from a cave. Ten thousand troops had reached Egypt by Saturday night, mainly Britons and Anzacs, with some French and Cretan soldiers among those embarked.
A fragmented report describes a grim troupe touring Tandon with war wounds. The narrative references Dunkirk and the battles of Abresee as stark contrasts to their show, highlighting the harsh realities of conflict versus stage performance.
The Albany district reports say Mr Butler, superintendent, fled in Narrogin Hospital after a car overturn near Newilvate on May Ven injuring him. He was moving from Ravens Thorpe to clinics, then to Lake Grace Hospital and Narrogin Hospital. Butler, born Victoria 68th, ISTH, was connected to West Australian and the State's clerical service and had recently been transferred to Albany from 124.
London reports a release claiming Crete is now free and German Alpine troops in Ottoman territory north of Sphritkia defeated British remnants and captured 3,000 prisoners. Berlin radio also claimed a German bomber sank a destroyer bound for Alexandria from Crete yesterday.
London reports Cairo military authorities say the Germans will not delay a new attack. Suez remains a magnet for Axis plans, with Crete operations affecting the broader war chessboard. Reading signals indicate preparations in the region as forces push toward decisive engagement.
June 1 reports describe a heavy air raid in Dublin with widespread damage to homes shops and businesses. Many people were buried under rubble as fires burned across the city while ambulances and fire crews rushed to scenes. casualties and displaced families mounted as authorities restored order by morning.
A Dublin bombing on a Saturday morning leaves at least twenty seven dead and eighty injured with several unaccounted for. Officials say the attackers were German in origin and Ireland demands compensation and guarantees that German bombs will not again cross Irish airspace or waters.
After armistice signing on Saturday, hostilities in Iraq halted by 8 pm. Regent Emir Abdul al-Imsh returned to Baghdad by air to a warm welcome. Armistice terms include internment of Italians and Germans, transfer of Iraqi control to Turkish authorities, and transit of British troops across Iraq. Fate of Juvenile King Felal II remains uncertain with reports of Foeshid Ali moving him toward Iran.
June 2 report notes comparative quiet on African fronts with some advances by patriot and Imperial forces in Abyssinia. Cairo dispatches log activity around Tahruk Souwe and lake operations toward Abyssinia, including road cutting near Debra Taher in Cedar. British troops push north toward Sodelt as German planes reportedly strike Tobruk.
Wellington dispatch says Acting Prime Minister Nash comments on German radio claims that Major General Freyberg was among those killed in Crete. He notes Major General Freyberg and other New Zealand officers spoke with British Minister Fraser in Egypt about the war situation.
In recognition of many years of major service to the League in various parts of the Shue he was also past president of the Albany Sub-Branch. He attained the rank of captain in the 12th Thaetarkion and joined the Guilipeli endings. Previously connected with The volunteer movement, Mr Ruffer West, who is currently in the Eastern States. The funeral reat AMmny Wels.
The report lists prize recipients at the Charities Competition event held in Berth, naming winners such as Neleve, Hane s LOTLOO, Verthe rTleker No, ROHN, and others. The obscure text records show several entries including Third Beige and Victori rPleket.
Fragmented report details chaotic raids with multiple fatalities among workers and civilians. Officials acknowledge deaths and ongoing fire incidents across western districts, with investigations and security alerts issued.
A bomb hit Manchester injuring and trapping nurses and residents. A hospital, hostel, and cinema were struck, with a mother, daughter, and others missing or killed. Rescue teams retrieved the wife’s body a week later as workers struggled amid wreckage.
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Fragmentary reports from Germany describe widespread fire and damage as British air raids target urban centers. Hamburg and Berlin are cited among affected areas with extensive devastation to residential districts and industry, while new strikes cause significant casualties and fear across the nation.
A London report notes the Vichy regime under Admiral Darian and the German approach entering a decisive phase. The Daily Mail’s Madrid correspondent foresees a vital decision within forty eight hours, contingent on French concessions to Italy.
Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor headline a drama set on wartime London 1917 and 1940 with a romance across social lines. Leigh portrays a ballet dancer who falls for a young officer during an air raid aboard Waterloo Bridge, delivering tender emotion and restrained passion amid vivid wartime backdrops. Taylor plays the colonel and later the young captain, supported by a cast led by Joelle Watson and Virginia Telgh, with photography praised for authenticity.
Weights for the Helena Vale meeting on Saturday include Durion 8.10 Puntive 57 Ullis S44 Penchop 8.0 High Kick 74 Joseph 7.7 Soft Tome 73 Montana 7.0 with Betting 1 to 1 against the winner and divisions noted. Flying Handicap six furlongs lists Skylark and other starters with Anan 47 EB Treffone etc. Stirling Handicap features Wisternes 75 Kendlens 7.1 Lord Harvey 73 with several others and payouts. Foundation Handicap one mile three furlongs names Keplety 7.5 Halveto 8.11 Galerian 7.1 plus more. Mandukah Handicap six furlions includes Kivpling 82 Plame irl 0.0 and many to follow. Eight additional entries and betting dividends are cited.
The weights listed for the Churchill handicap at Goodwood cover Pureehorn and rival contenders over one mile and five furlongs. Timed entries include Sturdy and Je as top weights, with several others such as Ebb Tide, Eridon, Nicker, Bonu Fi, and Shady Ray assigned varying marks.
A garbled report from a meeting in Western Australia results in unclear details. The text references Empire Hanno and a noted weight figure, with scattered names and phrases that do not form a coherent event. The fragmentary content hints at a formal gathering or presentation but lacks verifiable facts.
An Anglo Belgian exchange quotes Prime Minister Winston Churchill praising Belgian resistance and Allied unity after German aggression. Belgium’s minister responds with gratitude and vows continued effort to defeat Nazi tyranny, pledging extended support to freedom.
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