French Army Exhaustion After German Drive Continues
The article notes French forces near exhaustion after days of resistance as German pressure grows and envelops Paris area. It reports Maginot Line pincers and a new government under Marshal Petain seeking a more honorable peace. Britain vows to press the war, while Italian actions include aerial activity and a French fleet engagement with Italian forces.
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Paris
Germaii Sede
M. Paul Reynaud Tax
Marshal Petain
France
Densorrades
Italy
France's Plight in Broadcast by Petain Declares Action
Petain told the French nation he must move to end the fighting and sought help through Spain. He claimed the French Army faced a superior enemy but fought with traditional bravery and remnant resolve, despite heavy odds.
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Lomion
Marshal Petain
France
Achting
Herr Hite
Spain
Dictators to Meet as Demands for Capitulation Rise
London reports that Berlin announced a meeting between Herr Filter and Signor Alweotint to discuss French pressures. A German spokesman said no punitive armistice with France is possible except on terms of complete capitulation.
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London
Berlin
France
France’s Pétain calls for ceasefire in crisis hours
President Reynaud’s government faces upheaval as Marshal Petain, newly named vice premier, delivers a solemn appeal to France. He expresses sorrow for refugees and urges the nation to rally behind the government, announcing a plan to end hostilities with Germany if accepted.
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Tandon
Alarshal Petain
Adller
Reynaud
Bordnaux
Wecauw
France
Marahal Petmin
Germany
Spein
France's Reynaud Resigns After Bombing Alarm
In wartime France, premier Reynaud faced a bombing attack as German planes caused chaos near the Content Frame. The incident spurred abrupt distress among aides, leading to his resignation amid the crisis and the government’s faltering command.
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Borulessurs
Reynawil
Est Anite
France
X. Reynaud
Fighting Continues Great Successes Claimed
June 17 report states fighting persists with Free French withdrawing parts of their Maginot defenses. German motorised forces push toward Champagne, closing a ring around French positions. Lorraine and areas south of Paris see further advances. Normandy details are scarce as German claims of French army breakdown surface.
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Loniton
Freech
Champagne
Bertin
Lorraine
Paris
Normandy
Britain Determined to Continue Fight for Victory
Semi official British sources declare Britain will persevere in the war until victory despite France seeking an armistice. An authoritative statement last night affirms Britain remains resolute to carry on the struggle with the largest navy in Europe ready to enforce Allied actions.
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London
Britain
France
Great Britain
Europe
Mary
War and combat reports in Africa and Europe amid World War II
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes renewed operations against Italy and in Africa. Allied patrols engage near Abyssinia, Italian holdings, and the Mediterranean with air raids and naval actions. Reports mention British and South African planes raiding Italy and areas around Eritrea and Abyssinia, with several ships sunk and casualties noted, but few concrete counterattacks.
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Langden
Jie
Kalyale
Lind
Tallan Come
Ormniques Mentinval
Haima
Teres
Agelint Firnish
Africa
Abyssinia
Airlieh
Kenya
Abynathlin
Justinatian
Mediterraean
Baltic state troops enter Lithuania forces advance
London reports Soviet Raeda moved large numbers of troops into Lithuania. The action marks intensified Soviet military activity in the Baltic region amid rising tensions.
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London
Raeda
Soviet Troops Extend Occupations Across Baltic States
Reports from Berlin via HelHart say Soviet forces reach Latvia Estonia and Lithuania tightening control after claims of rejecting allied demands. The agency notes moves threaten Finland and Lithuania while governments resist, with observers calling the action dangerous and broadly intolerable.
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Berlin
Hel- Hart
Telnkt
Tig
Latvia
Hlatyla
Estonia
Tathnania
Eowwla
Latehi Haw
Lithuania
Finland
Izod
Maaalan Orton
Gerwu
French Request Not Necessarily Surrender Information
London June 17 Time reports Sig ver Muswligt and Count Clane traveled to meet Merr Hitler in Germany. The purpose is stated as seeking information not surrender. The German army remains ordered to continue the fight.
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London
Rowe
Sigver Muswligt
Count Clane
Merr Hitler
Germany
War savings push in Geraldton council chambers
A Geraldton meeting of the War Hoards Campaign Committee approved certifying to the district superintendent the representation of railway workers in the campaign. The State School savings scheme was outlined with pupils earning credits for certificates via banking and teacher endorsement. The Commonwealth Bank and local press agreed to support ad space, while a public meeting planned for Wednesday will collect funds and accept purchases of war savings certificates.
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Geraldton
Henteke
Mehwabe
J. W. Hephened
D. William
Rourke
Iesetwat
Sips
Newwest
Mae
Eta Lamd
Regie
Slow
Commonwealth Bank
Coumitte
Rountey Peens
Sloss
Inxambelmuc
Adeer- Ustog
Geraldton Monieipal Comneil
L. W. Shepheard
New Groupe
Con Matttee
Metropolitan Racing Weights For Saturday At Canning Park
Weights released for the Canning Park meeting on Saturday. Hurdle race covers about one mile and a half with horses including Amusing, Game Pie, Lord Canje, Treasieal, Royal Guy, Nodding and others. Purse events list Pantaga, Sully Nic, Breakers, Trchabing and more across several races. Track entries include Star Thingies Selania Chetandete Agu King Mr Atna Jungle Lady and others.
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Canning Park
Lord Canje
Treasieal
Royal Guy
Nodding
Canning
Sully Nic
Canning Puree
Selania
Mr. Atna
Rain shortage and season struggles hit State crops
The Weather Bureau reports May rainfall below normal across all divisions except far south-west and best wheatbelt. While some wheat areas faired, central and north-eastern regions saw inadequate rain. Prospects dim unless heavy general rain arrives, with lambing reports and variable pasture conditions across districts.
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Weather Bureau
Marson
Bainfall
Lonastal
Klock
Solemn Act of Union Offer Between Britain and France
The British Government on Sunday offered a union with France to form a joint defence and financial policy. A single War Cabinet would oversee British and French forces, with shared resources and governance to serve wartime objectives.
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London
France
Unien
Operations in Libya Wounded Air Force Claims
A Cairo dispatch reports authoritative statements that in Libya only a single aircraft remains operational. Claims include destruction of one hundred aircraft in raids on Italian targets, and the destruction of twelve tanks amid ongoing air battles as raids continue.
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Cairo
Onsy One
Libya
Italian Naval Clash Inflicts Heavy Losses
A major naval engagement led to severe Italian losses amid ongoing hostilities. Reports describe intense fighting, with ships maneuvering under wartime conditions and substantial damage recorded by observers.
First Love film stars in Saturday and Sunday screenings
Deanna Durbin headlines First Love her sixth picture in a rich orphan tale. Durbin portrays a poor relation in a snobbish household where a romance unfolds with a boy and rival cousins. Supporting players include Lewis Howard Beatrice Joy and Eugene Pallette in a tale of first kisses and family upheaval.
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Deanna Durbin
Ane
Teatinn
Tri
Deanne
Deanna
Robert Stick
Deapra
Helen Parrish
Mater of Fine Players
Lewis
Howard
Beatrice Joy
Eugene Paltotte
Charfee Coleman
Frank Jenks
Lacie Ward
Dorothy Vaughn
Mary Treen
Desona
Precin
Madame — Butterfly
Amapoln
J. Ms. Lacalle
Howe
Sweet Home
John Howard Payne
Mediey
Turkey's Coal Power Plant Contract Awarded
London April 19 The Turkish Government through the Art Bank awards the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Export Co. a 150000 pound contract to build a coal powered electric station at Catal Aux on the Black Sea coast. The plant aims to modernize and expand Turkey's coal industry with 70 000 kw first instalment comprising three 20000 kw generators and associated equipment.
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London
Art Bank
Metropolitan-Vickert Electrical Export Co. Ltd
Catal Aux
Turkey
Anatiian
Mack Sea
Zenguldak
Further Groups Formed Post Publication of Local Lists
Since the publication of the jreviets Lists of gramps the following have been formed Police Department Victoria Coarict Fleet MU Geraldton Daw Kierer and Bexywalkin Chamber of Commerce one groupes Knells Tanaar two xcomm Victoria Hotel staff Comumnwealth Hotel suff State School staff scholars of the State School ten groups Elder Smith Co. Ltd Westralian Farmers Limited staff.
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Gramps
Police Department
Victoria
Coarict Fleet MU
Geraldton
Daw Kierer
Bexywalkin
Chamber of Commerce
Knells Tanaar
Xcomm
Victoria Hotel
Comumnwealth
Scholars of
Elder Smith & Co. Ltd
Westralian Farmers Limited
Patriotic rally urged in Geraldton hall crowd
Geraldton town officials foretold a maximum effort at a patriotic rally to back government wartime measures. Mayor and local leaders framed the event as a show of unity with Parliament set to grant broad financial and manpower controls. Aimed to mobilize support for war savings and government power, attendees would be invited to sign pledge certificates.
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Geraldton
Eall
Dlecime
Mir
Carwin
Ger Aldtun
BSL
R. G. Mensden
Commonwealth
Australia
Garam
Dew
Pera
Uberty
Wores
Beentet
Thrauchont
Wester Austrasia
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