Britain’s Firm Resolve to Continue War Effort
Prime Minister Churchill declared from the House of Commons that Britain and the Empire will continue the struggle against Germany despite France’s latest developments. Plenipotentiaries will propose terms, military actions persist with RAF raids on France and Germany, and British troops withdrawn from Belgium are noted. An eight line summary of casualties cites eleven killed in a raid on English customs with minimal material damage.
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Winston Churchill
Howe
Conmnans
Ino
France
Great Britain
Germany
Iervesny
Mather
Ovet Hiller
Framer
Belgiam
Royal Air Force
Customs of
England
Position in France overtures to Hitler
June 16 Merdenne: Preach Cabinet meets with Murahal Petain regime. A French radio broadcast suggests talks with Italy for peace terms while Paris vows no surrender. Reports claim France could cede Alsace Lorraine or other French holdings in Africa and Europe in a potential German settlement. Germany invites Spain to join peace talks as Italy seeks gains in North Africa and Channel defenses.
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Rem Rowe
New York
France
Wy Pro
Germany
Manco
Lorraine
Italy
Niles Favoy
Port
Algeria
Ore
Tibor
Somaliland
Othr
Africa
Hpaith
Amt
Japan
Frew
Spain
Partieipate
Meeting of Dictators
London reports a meeting on June 19 where Hitler and Mussolini discussed terms for armistice with Prime Minister Petain. A German government statement promised future details on reception dates and terms. An Italian official cited fear of partial occupation of France and a possible end to the war.
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London
Hitler
Signor
Mussolini
Munich
Torsiny
Petain
France
Fighting on Front Net Gains in France Report June
London reports June 18 that French armies are ordered to resist as women counts resign and fighting continues. German forces hold a front-wide presence with gains since Thursday aside from Brittany. They advance north of the Loire and occupy areas toward the Seine as Maginot lines face the Swine border.
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London
Aril Tice
Arl
Brittany
Hermans
France
Loir
Tn Hieraat
German Reports of Allied Movements From London Dispatch
London June 19 The German High Command admits continued disintegration of the Feenely army. Motorised troops have taken Cherbourg reached Rouen passed through Le Havre and advanced toward the Loire delaying between Orleans and Nevers. Armored units approach Belfort and prepare to join others penetrating deep into the Vouges. Further north German lines hold on the Mares? and near the front three miles front both sides.
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London
Elaine
Cherbourg
Roomes
Letians
Loire
Orleans Noi Nevers
Nilynne
Lyons
Arimura Twotyeieet
Belfort
Wists Be
Tveata Three Fm
Maehnot
Refugee Hustle in France Struggles Under War Strain
Refugees in France face mounting hardships as displacement continues amid fighting. Aid organizations warn of crowded camps, limited resources, and uncertain futures for families seeking safety and shelter. Local authorities coordinate relief but face growing demands.
Germain Forces Press North of Loire Amid Refugee Crisis
A report notes German advances in France north of the Loire with Brittany largely under control. French authorities faced the task of feeding refugees, estimated at up to six million, as Allied and government efforts grapple with the crisis.
Second Evacuation London Superb
The withdrawal of Bruial forces aiding the French in France was enabled by RAF efforts. Dunkirk evacuation took off 330,000 British and French soldiers with 121 merchant seamen killed and seven civilians killed and two wounded. Ships relayed troops back to England as attacks continued until all troops returned home ready to fight again.
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London
France
RAF
Aplrit An
Dunkersque
House of Voumons
Dunkerque
Twinterlal
England
Theo Wet
Allied craft attacked at mouth of Loire
The Germans claim a major wartime blow at the mouth of the Loire. They say four large vessels, including two transports of about 10,000 tons each, were involved, with some ships damaged or capsized by explosions.
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CRTS
Loire
Lomlon
Sta
RAF and US Air Forces Bomb German Targets in Heavy Raid
Allied air forces conducted a major bombing operation over northwest Germany and surrounding areas. Bombers struck military objectives near Basen and Gelmenkirchen, igniting fires and damaging fuel installations. Other waves hit Hamburg and Trillbergen while raids extended from Havin to Cob rone and Amsterdam airport, with two bombers reported missing.
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Leoran
Linstey
Germany
Basen
Gelmenkirchen
Luftwaffe raid on England yields fighter losses and destroyed planes
An official report recounts a large RAF assault against German targets in eastern England. It states about one hundred German aircraft engaged, with fighters claiming five German planes shot down and nineteen Athens reportedly destroyed, though other details are unclear due to damaged text.
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London
Britain
Fodes
Germany
England
Xix
Athens
Thirteen Killed and Many Wounded in Antiaircraft Fire
Thirteen persons were ki en and as many were wounded after widespread antiaircraft fire. Early warnings issued in Hawes, Hufolk Norfolk Cambridge shire and Northamptonshire. Lincolnshire at Yorkebine oat over the Thawes Kauary.
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Kien
Great Bettaway
Hawes
Raids Round Paris Amid War Turmoil Report
A fragmented Paris dispatch dated June 19 describes a drastic wartime raid with aerial bombardment and incendiary actions. It notes German forces attacking near Parla, pursuing retreating infantry, and reports observers witnessing fear from a crowd of 2,000 as the conflict escalates.
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Tomden
Parla
Germain
Britain Prepares for Invasion Evacuation Advice Issued
London declares calm vigilance as the War Office and Home Secretary issue strict instructions for invasion scenarios. Citizens urged to stay put, avoid rumour, and consider national duty while the threat of German assault looms via parachute, air, or sea.
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London
Rettum la
Mn Rachts
War Office
Hie
War Against Itlay Attacks in Africa Reported
London reports renewed hostilities as Allied forces press a campaign in Africa and claim attacks on Italian targets. An Italian submarine is believed sunk amid the ongoing struggle.
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Italy
Africa
London
Ab Trad
Lunder
Trithan
Tessenie
Resulta
Foreign voices warn of Nazi threat in Scandinavia
An article excerpt cites opinions by Henry Breckinridge and Colonel Breckinridge warning that German aggression targets Norway and Denmark. It argues the United States must confront expansion to avoid later subjugation, noting dangers of appeasement and urging vigilance against a continental and Pacific front.
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Scandinavia
Dligd
Foriny
United State
America
Bernie Strutt
Coronet
Henry Breckineidge
U8. Analatit Secretary of War
Orient Twistory
U.3
Atlantic
Pacific
Dietafnr
Hreckinridge
England
Australia to Expand Aircraft Orders for Royal Air Force
The War Cabinet approved a 300 De Havilland Tiger Moth training aircraft order from Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation in Sydney to meet Royal Australian Air Force needs. A prototype light bomber will be built locally using available materials and twin-row Wasp engines. Estimated cost of the additional aircraft is £2,082,000.
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Monsieu
War Cabinet
Australis
England
Royal Australian Air Force
de Havilland Aircraft Jy. Ltd
Sydney
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Empire Flying Boats
Iereseot
Teremst
TPRY
Mying Bonte
Coastal Command
Royal Air
Australia
Tr War Cabinet
Commonwealth
Xaverian Ball a Pretty Spectacle in Geraldton Town Hall
The Xaverian Fall, a major Geraldton social event, drew strong attendance despite bad weather. Decorations in purple and ribbon adorned the hall while the Meindy Muk ere Orchestra provided dance music. Debutantes were presented to the Bishop and officials, with eleven young women in attendance and partners named, as guests enjoyed supper and dancing.
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Geraitton Town Hall
Meindy Mukere
Neice the
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J. 2
O'Coling
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Crestn
Me~ Meer
Tyrne Ant Conor
Mer
HJ. Reedy
Suddown
Mises Maria Fahily
Jean Witsene
Sylvia Hernses
Kathleen Clarkson
Roma Rosser
Joyce Baker
Dane Flackett
Kathleen Reynolds
Mille Backshall
Doreen Criddie
Moniea Pass
Messrs
Silonck
J. Simpson
A. Kershaw
TR. Whelan
H. Bone
7. Briers
H. Wellington
A Wright
J. O
Metropolitan Racing Card at Cunntue Park
Metropolitan racing card outlines a Cunntue Park meeting on Saturday with a lengthy list of entries and handicaps. Notable names include Mullify, Trensteal, Lord Cynje, Nodding Royal, Jolly Nic, Tropes, The Laird and Shady Boy among others in various one mile to one mile and a quarter races.
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Cunntue Park
Comnery
Lord Cynje
Royal Guy
Maddington
Jolly Nic
Laird
Shady Boy
Shurallst
Cattle Yard Sale At Mable Jetty Attracts Strong Bids
At Mable Jetty on Monday agents yarded 576 cattle with 474 from Dechy district and 102 from age of medium quality. Metropolitan buyers attended in full, pushing values near last week’s rates. Quota weights ranged from good heavy bullocks to medium and light categories with prices cited per 100 lb and notes on anteweight and beef quality.
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Mable Jetty
Dechy
Sheep and Lambs Sale At Midland Junction Report
At Midland Junction on Wednesday there were 5281 sheep yarded with large numbers of ewes and westerns in medium condition and fewer heavy weight wethers. Prices for wethers rose up to 29/0 while ewes ranged to about 20/6 for best heavy weights and 18/0 for best medium weights. Lambs numbered 4768 with suckers active. best heavy weight ewes and lambs firm to slightly higher. Cattle include 2358 head, bullocks to £11 2/6, steers £9-£10 6d, cows £12 10s to £15 10s, with porkers down 8d and weaners down further.
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Midland Junction
Pening Fairy
Lumbe
Social and Personal notes from local arrivals and departures
Mr W Patrick of MDA and Mrs Patrick arrived Tuesday visiting relatives in Northampton. They will return to Berth early next week. Mink Caedillus recently residing in Perth plans a short visit to Geraldton. Miss Pest of MAternet visits to Geraldton for a few days. She spends a holiday in Hit ami with her parents at Nera Carr Street. Lele, attached to the local tall of Dalguty & Company for the past, left Saturday to be toured to Mr Ee Creswell in Peni. Creswell was the minor of the loon stat.
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W. Patrick
MDA
Patrick
Northampton
Werk
Caedillus
Perth
Little Jim Pest
Maternet
Geraldton
Heo Ty
Hitami
Nera
Ravages of Rumour How the Enemy Acts
A wartime piece warns Australians about dangerous rumours spread by Germany and other powers. It stresses that listening to or passing on rumour undermines morale and aids the enemy, recounting false claims about British forces, Europe, and neutral reactions to sow distrust and confusion.
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Geruma
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Shik
Flanders
Berlin
Commonwealth
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