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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 14, 1940

Page

4

I Believe in Knights Tale Continues in Bush Mare Training

Stacy Jew recounts eight weeks of patient taming of a wild bush mare. He lured, fed, and handled her daily, easing her fear with grass and water, then gradually introduced saddle work. After weeks of trust, he mounts to test training, aware of risk, as the mare accepts him and prepares for a final test.

Inmger Ani Bin Toni Prettly Deante Hint Hugh Stacy

Early Nazi Offensive Begins In Holland Belgium and Luxembourg

German land and air forces invaded Holland Belgium and Luxembourg in the early hours Friday. Parachute troops, some in Dutch uniforms, occupied Rotterdam while Dutch flood defenses were used to slow the invasion. The German memo accuses Belgium and Holland of unneutrality and vows to protect the Ruhr. Hitler declares the fight will shape Germany’s future.

Holland Belgium Luxembourg Brussels Antwerp Rotterdam Amsterdam Air Ministry RAAF France Wallhaven Kan-gars Germany Hitler Ruhr Wester Front

Conference called on US stance in war in Europe

President Roosevelt convenes Cabinet ministers and defence experts to discuss the United States position on intervention. Madrid Radio reports Britain shut the Straits of Gibraltar and Italy massing troops on the French frontier. Balkans alarm grows as Yugoslavia mobilizes 100,000 men and Balkan Entente talks continue among Turkey, Romania, Yugoslavia, and Greece. A British force lands in Teeland to bolster security against invasion, to be withdrawn after the war. German sources hint at possible naval force withdrawals. In northern Nor-

Roosevelt US S.A Madrid Britain Straits of Gibraltar Italy Balkans Budapest Yugoslavia Turkey Romania Greece Teeland Navyll Nor

German Paratroopers Hit North of Rheims and Verdun

German parachute troops landed north of Rheims and near Verdun to attack the Maginot Line from the rear as German air transports stream north. Royal Air Force harasses advance of mechanised troops while Allies move weapons to aid Belgium and Holland. Many German planes have been shot down.

Royal Air Force Belgium Holland Rheims Verdun Maginot Line

Germans Gain Ground As Allies Aid Belgium and Holland

Intensive bombing and rapid moves mark the weekend as British French and Dutch forces push to assist Belgium and Holland. German thrusts meet stiffer resistance with Arnhem Dordrecht and Maastricht hot spots. Liege defenses hold though Maas and Albert Canal areas see German footholds.

London Belgium Holland Yssel Arnhem Gelderland Limburg Liege Albert Canal Maastricht Ardennes Luxembourgere

Terrific Fighting as German Forces Advance in Belgium

The Belgian forces withdraw in good order under heavy German pressure after Maastricht fell. Germans cross the Albert Canal and push westward amid terrific Ardennes fighting north of Neufchateau. Mr Churchill to become British Prime Minister after Mr Chamberlain resigns and Labour joins a new ministry.

War Ministry Maastricht Albert Canal Ardennes Neufchateau Chamberlain Churchill

Spectacular RAAF flight tests cross country endurance

Three Douglas aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force conducted a night navigational and endurance test, flying from Pearce to Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. The crews, all with substantial flight hours, included Flight Lieutenant K Virtue. Commanded by Squadron Leader P J Heffernan, the mission demonstrated rapid redeployment capability across the continent within 10 to 12 hours, highlighting Australian defence.

Douglas Royal Australian Air Force Australia Air Force Central R.A.A.P Pearce Melbourne Sydney Brisbane K. Virtue P. J. Heffernan R.A Ismailia Egypt Darwin

Recruitment Drive for 11,000 ALF Recruits in 7th Division

The Defence Department calls for about 11,000 new ALF recruits for the 7th Division and Corps. Successful candidates will be drafted to camp from 20 May. The notice details age limits, medical standards, and pay rates across multiple trades, with area recruiting offices listed in Newcastle and Maidani.

Low Countries Hitler A.lf Muammur Heague St. Fin Rma Ant Haienilss Army Service Corps Army Medical Corps Army’ Ordnance Corps Army Tolloying Dull Hall Kin Street West Newcastle Theil Hall West Maidani Miepot Moore Park Roa Sydney Tormedian Au Rail Neen

Britain forms new war cabinet under Churchill

London May 12 a national government coalition led by Winston Churchill has named a new war cabinet. Neville Chamberlain becomes Lord President of the Council. Arthur Greenwood and A W Alexander move into high posts. Anthony Eden is Secretary for War. Archibald Sinclair is Secretary for Air. Other ministerial appointments to be announced soon.

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Mystery House Death Reveals Hidden Secret Panel

In Teigenmath Devon Captain Rogers dies from a gunshot in a house famed for a secret front panel. Neighbors say he liked sliding doors and a hidden chamber. The inquest verdict states his wife shot him and then killed herself amid a disturbed mind.

Guptaly Thomas Rogers Shalfon Teigenmath Devon Eni Pariloniariy Aince Captain Rogers Biri Tairhant Brookvalynso Conic Ted Caneonts Rogers

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