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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
5
A chaotic Allied air and sea operation presses on at Cherbourg as German resistance persists. American troops reportedly infiltrate decks while snipers and coastal defenses are targeted. naval task forces move in with battleships destroyers and minesweepers to batter fortifications near Cherbourg post office.
London reports June 2 that Ceteville southwest of Cherbourg resisted a long bombardment and fell only after being dynaswed and encircled. Americans broke through by infiltrating strongpoints and delaying them on both flanks for over a mile. Demolition of Cherbourg harbour facilities began as Corsican forces bombarded fortifications. Thunderbolt dive bombers pounded fortifications and evacuation attempts by the enemy showed no further progress.
London dispatch notes Cherbourg fall announced by Supreme Allied Headquarters after heavy German losses. German forces retreated from the coastal port, surrendering commanders Von Schlieben and Admiral Mennecke. Allied salvage teams prepare to restore port facilities damaged and mined for rapid future use.
London dispatch from Cherbourg reports streets littered with German casualties rifles shattered and papers and photos scattered. A German officer killed by our bullets and an American officer notes retreating defenders abandoning rifles helmets and ammo to lighten their load.
British forces west of Caen launched a heavy attack under intense bombardment after determined enemy counterattacks. Early reports indicate progress toward Caen Villey Bocage area while German communiques claim British forces hit by counterattacks in the Caumont Trogn area with four armored and three infantry divisions cited as opposing forces, signaling a fierce armored and infantry engagement.
Fragmented dispatch describes Bential troops advancing against stubborn German resistance. Infantry, tanks, and artillery engage in counterattacks. Forces reportedly moved over three miles with gains southeast of Foutenay. Atvanend HQ notes German resolve to hold. Weather and disruption hinder clear lines of communication.
London reports the second phase of the Normandy fighting ended after twenty days. Allied forces have secured most of the Cotentin peninsula and major port Cherbourg with advances toward Villers Bocage and Fontenay Cheux. Severe weather limited activity.
French Interior Forces under General Koenig widen operations across France. Long-distance telephone lines, key to German defense, largely out of use since D Day, with increased precautions noted. Rural districts in the Meuse and northern areas report renewed strikes and sabotage as French forces coordinate with Allied control, aiming to disrupt German defenses near the Mediterranean front.
Soviet forces press from northwest of Vitebal south to esha Mobley and Kobraisk in White Kusabt as the offensive begun on Thursday advances. Five German divisions are reported encircled and being ground down. Over 12,000 enemy dead or wounded credited as Marshal Stelin issues further orders amid city street fighting reports.
Soviet forces push along the central White Russian front continuing a summer offensive. They completed the capture of the German stronghold at Vitebsk and occupied Jobin in the Lolniak area. Other units bypassed Orzhat to reach the enemy rear, cutting the highway between Mohilev and the Pulser River Wax.
Moscow dispatch cites "Uritiah Cate" Press noting advancing Russian forces near Orsta and near-claiming a summer offensive extends from Crom toward the Finnish front. German High Command says central eastern front defense tightens as forces fall back from Vitebek toward new positions.
A Berlin Foreign Office spokesman in a Stockholm report says the war’s situation is most serious and a rapid decision will come. He adds that the hour will reveal if this is Germany’s last bid or her big chance, all or nothing.
Geraldton fixtures moved forward after Bilges beat Eagles in a tight contest. Final scores show Warriors 0 1 065 to Geraldton 8 0 26, with strong play from Riley Hoptingen Dicks Farquaheon and Jeffries Nelwoo Barker Cabos for Eagles. Upcoming: Warriors vs Eagles Saturday, Rivers vs Townes Sunday.
Reuters dispatch from Allied advanced HQ reports sweeping gains across the front in Tuscany and the west coast sector. German retreat accelerates after fall of Folonica, as the Fifth Army takes 1,000 more prisoners, bringing total to over 24,000 in days of combat.
Wyta announced that the Fifth Army moved toward Piombino and Elba as Elia forces recaptured Chiusi southwest of Perugia. The line extended to ten miles north of Piombina on the west coast, signaling strong Allied advances.
Belmont Park hosts the Canning Park Club meeting featuring the Mace Reefing Handicaps and the Canning Purse second division. Entrants include Serenanta Sally Snow Nevis Hoya Stray Sur Melling Pot Pua Urelfie Refugee Ayring Glomane Merlo Prstn and others with substantial fields and varied distances. Betting listings show a single pestroom sale and a sale of miscellaneous items at Gregory Street Geraldton with post times around 1:90 pm and 5 pm.
General MacArthur reports Allied forces have weakened the Japanese air arm in New Guinea and surrounding areas. Allied air power has disrupted enemy shipping and ground defenses, with Japanese air activity largely halted.
The Pacific Territories Association asks to be consulted by Minister Ward before any policy change. Ward and J R Maltigan visited New Guinea and told natives the government aims to prevent exploitation and opposes indentured labor. Native Labor Ordinance enforces strict terms, licenses recruiters, and sets wages.
Elder Smith & Co Limited offer for sale by auction 150 Merino ewes with lambs at foot 230 ewes with lambs at foot 70 percent, 50 ewes with lambs at foot 150 ewes two and three years 830 ewes one year 200 ewes bloodline aged 24 years March shorn 200 ewes aged Jamie at foot 800 Merino mixed sex 210 Merino wethers one year two lines 200 Merino mixed sheep to be drafted 500 wethers with forward condition. Terms arranged with auctioneers prior to sale.
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