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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
1
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A dramatic broadcast reports Germany invading Soviet Russia in early morning clashes along the entire frontier. German and Finnish forces push toward Leningrad and the Baltic, with Romanian troops joining in as Italy signals alliance support to the Russians, amid proclamations of a defence of civilization and Bolshevik danger.
Sinders herself as being at war Russia since am today. Moscow Radio reported this afternoon that an alliance among Russia SriLam and the United States was under consideration. The Soviet Ambassador in London M Maisky saw Foreign Secretary Eden and had a long talk with him.
Russian Foreign Minister Molotoff describes a dawn German invasion of Soviet borders without warning or declaration of war. He cites air raids on Zhitomin Kreft Sebastopol and Kaunas with over 200 dead or wounded, noting incursions from Finnish and Russian territory and accusing Germany of a flagrant breach of the nonaggression pact.
Washington reports Germanys move on Russia as greatly helping Britain's war aims. It creates a second German front, shows Hitlers food fears, isolates Japan, and delays invasion of England. Stalin likely believed Russia could hold. Hitler shifting east may ease Britain supply and reinforcements.
Optometrist D I McDonald F B C A Honours F S M C London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will consult at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday July 12 from 9 am to 5 pm.
Prime Minister Menzies said on Sunday night Russia’s resistance could strengthen Turkey and help Allied efforts by diverting German forces. He argued Hitler’s goals target Ukraine wheat and Baku oil, noting Britain’s blockade harms Germany more than Berlin anticipates. Opposition leader Curtin supported the British cause as just for free peoples worldwide.
The unclear text hints at a historical wartime reflection on Germanys multiple fronts and the Tunisian invasion. It suggests German forces facing widespread stretches of territory as envelopes of supply and defense shift. The fragment mentions vulnerable positions and widespread distribution of German troops.
A German communique reports fighting on the Soviet frontier with German forces repelling an enemy attempt to penetrate East Prussia. Rome Radio says German operations continued toward Russian territory as Turkish authorities estimate 125 German divisions opposing Russia with 15,000 in reserve and 110 Soviet divisions on the western front. Thousands of Soviet factory workers listen to Molotov’s speech vowing victory while Germany broadcasts a warning about parachute troops.
The Red Cross by Geneva has appointed delegates to Germany and occupied territories to ensure observance of the International Convention. They will inspect prisoners of war and interned civilians, act as liaisons, and supervise food parcels and clothing shipments to prisoners in occupied France and Belgium. Dr Marcel Junod and Dr R Martz report satisfactory treatment, with British wounded cared for by British doctors and German hospital care deemed excellent.
London dispatch says Free French forces led by General de Gaulle captured Damascus at 2 pm Saturday after heavy fighting. Paris reports say British and Indian troops reinforced the attack while French troops evacuated areas outside the city to avoid street fighting. Mezzé and surrounding heights were secured as the Damascus region fell under Allied control.
The field notes describe RAALC officers receiving pay and daily rations of bread meat and fats. Camp conditions vary but several camps are comfortable with wooden heated barracks, hot showers, space for exercise, well stocked canteens, and good food. Calories reach about 8700 daily.
Cobark Pastoral Co Gloucester sold 15 vealers to £0 19s, avg £0 3s 4d. 15 cows to £9 4s, avg £8 9s. D R Campbell Gloucester 24 cows to £8 9s, avg £6 14s 5d. 15 vealers to 7s 16d, avg £6 6s 3d. Andrew Ransom Gloucester 1 bullock £8 0s. Don Shaw Gloucester 2 cows to £6 3s, avg £6 1s. Miss J Campbell Gloucester 1 cow £8 18s. G C Cooper Mr George 9 bullocks to £12 4s, avg £11 6s.
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