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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
3
Reports describe large German offensives across Poland and beyond with battles from the Baltic coast to the Black Sea. Field conditions show tank and air forces in use, while German leadership reshapes command as strikes advance toward northern Ukraine and the Danube region.
Lapin June 25 reports fierce fighting across the German front with clashes along the thousand mile land front and naval encounters in the Baltic and Black Sea. Independent details are scarce. Axis and Russian accounts vary on offensives in Buko south and southern Poland as forces maneuver and withdrawals occur. Berlin forecasts major steam for German troops as they press deeper into Lithuania and north Poland.
June 28 dispatch from Lamilon says Soviet command reports enemy advances halted by Hel army resistance. Mechanised units reportedly attacked and annihilated a motorised segment while air force transported troops to Stalae and claimed 34 enemy planes shot down. Submarine sunk in Gulf of Finland with raids on Kherson and Danzig areas damaged. Soviet air losses cited as 374 fighters over three days with 161 German planes shot down in air battles and 23 on the ground. Finland and Romania reportedly placed at German disposal.
Fragmentary wartime notes claim progress on the Riwatan front and describe sweeping German advances in Russian territory. Reported Soviet losses include tanks and prisoners of war. German propaganda mentions destroyable buildings and halted Russian counteractions amid claims of favorable operations and heavy enemy casualties.
Varin and Tine in the off races amid a testing front. Mesaages from Hellmsk ceport rut.
Reports from Stockholm state Tallinn, the Estonian capital, is burning after a German attack while Isheuiite fires burn in Leningrad amid raids. A night naval engagement in the East Baltic sees Germany claim a T boat sank a Russian submarine and mines laid near Rustin bases.
London reports a Zurich dispatch stating a German spokesman claims the army will advance into Russia and attack Britain in force. The German High Command expresses confidence in defeating the Red Army within ten days or a fortnight at most.
In London the Foreign Secretary announced Britain would send a military and economic mission to Russia after the Soviet government agreed to such a mission. He reaffirmed Britain's pledge to aid Poland, noted Turkish neutrality and Finland's assurances, and stated Britain would intensify efforts against Hitler as the war expanded. Members across parties backed the policy in the debate.
June reports indicate Firnish and military leaders plan to deploy 40 units to Fva to coordinate actions against Germany. Ambassadors to Terania hoped to return to Moscow within days as the decision to send mintons was announced by the Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden in the House of Commons. The Tunisian embassy to London conveyed that Moscow accepts refor t and renewed threat assessment.
Washington reports say Under-Secretary Summer Welles outlined America's stance after talks with President Tauomerelt. He warned that Nazi dictatorship endangers global security while noting the need to balance defense and security measures against Hitler armies in the broader conflict.
In Washington on June 24 President Rennevett pledged full backing to Rivet, asserting all listed needs would be addressed. The Treasury announced steps to reduce restrictions on state money and assets, aiming to ease financial flows amid the ongoing crisis.
Tokyo reaction to Germany versus Russia shows Japan aiming to stay out of the conflict for now. Cabinet and government spokesmen give noncommittal statements while affirming fidelity to treaty obligations to both belligerents. News agencies report Japan’s stance remains guarded as the war’s possible direction clarifies.
June report describes unexpected events affecting Finnish towns as Finland joins the German war effort. The piece mentions attacks on multiple cities including the capital and coastal areas, with Finnish forces compelled to respond and defend key locations amid shifting fronts.
Fragmentary report claims an air raid on Helsinki by Soviet forces, with bells and sirens active in the Finnish capital. The city authorities urge calm as firefighting and defense measures are organized amid uncertain casualty details.
Racing card lists hurdles steeplechase and handicap events with multiple horses and weights. Notable entries include Dur Roy, Campaspe, Bean Spear, Chando Trial Handicap, Havers, Mamalisi, Berry, Travancore Steeplechase contenders, and runners such as Kin, Kooeln, Marminth, Locksien, High March, West Horan, Invader and New Warrior. Races slated at Perth with post time around 2 pm, RF ararrins 21S WGK.
A Geraldton district report details intermittent rain starting Tuesday night with heavy downpours near midnight and again Friday evening causing flooding on Marine Terrace. City streets and back lanes flooded. several pools formed on bitumen surfaces. country centers recorded patchy but notable rainfall. Continuous light showers persisted into Wednesday morning with totals varying across towns and districts.
The Canning Park Club hosts a Saturday meeting featuring maiden juvenile Handicap and seven furlong events with horses such as Decima Alden Mandicap and Solace in contention. Races include the Cannings Handicar six furlongs and a one and a quarter mile event with starting times around 2:30 and 3:90.
A sparkling Durbin performance highlights the musical comedy as she embodies a village girl who travels to the city. She dances through demanding cardas sequences with Mischa Auer and Robert Cummins providing pace and humor, while Durbin sings four numbers including pieces by Stolz and Kaiser.
Major Linsell of the Malivation Army remains under hospital care at Victoria District Hospital with improving condition. Geraldton Municipal Council held its meeting and welcomed Dr J Dunn who was sworn in to fill the vacancy caused by W P Edward’s resignation. Dr Dunn received congratulations from the Mayor and will serve at the council table during his recuperation. Dr T Nien returns to St John of God Hospital after treatment and attends the council meeting as a patient in hospital care.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a sale at Tubbs Jetty on Monday with unclear details. The text references promotions and a quantity figure 4 060, but the meaning is incomplete and no coherent event is stated.
Geraldton town council considers a request from the Geraldton Tennis Club for additional courts. Deliberations cover site suitability, costs estimated at about £8 0s 4d, land leveling, removal of trees, and possible gravel surfacing. The council proposes a new loan, club indemnity, and long term tenure with conditions for maintenance and repayment.
An unidentified submarine torpedoed the Turkish merchantman Aisha, sinking her with 172 of 201 passengers lost. The ship carried 100 naval officers and was described as part of the Turkish navy and merchant marine. Italy and Germany agreed to safe passage for the crew. A charitable drive and naval comforts fund were organized locally to aid the affected.
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