Pressure on Western Front as Paris battle intensifies
Paris reports French counter-attacks destroyed German crossings of the Seine while German forces push on from west and north. With 100 divisions and nearly 2,000,000 men, Hitler seeks a rapid decision as the battle for Paris escalates. Allied air forces target German convoys and communications amid heavy fighting around Rheims Soissons and Senlia.
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Paris
Seine
Rheims
Senlia
Soissons
Hitler
Paria
Tallane
Round-Up of Italian Internees Across Australia
Nearly 2000 Italians were interned in Australia with about 5000 more awaiting interrogation. Canberra reports indicate many will be released after surveys, while federal departments coordinate with Italy and Britain on diplomatic and consular arrangements. Sydney notes a raid and clarifies restrictions on Italians not under restraint, with many Italians in custody or being relocated. Brisbane confirms continued internment and future roundups, with country prisoners moved to Evoyers and eventual transfers.
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Matiere Setsig
Ad Neen
Leo
Jornaliste
Fiallan
Austral
Australia
Tale Law
Australie
Hkrd
Maveurne
Aly
Auseralls
Sydney
Mamital Pedeval
Aromeo-Demarals Department
Toon
Brisbane
Weéneecay
Mont
Setian
Evoyeers
Tunispall
Nottallan
Boul Johmeloon Mill
Bilewood
Tee Hailes Anpentea
Brith Cullens
Goond
Malta
Malud
Britain
Telesupis
Addis Abaua
Malta and Africa War News From The Frontline
Dispatches report Allied air raids on Malta and RAF activity in the Middle East and Africa. British communiques describe raids, anti aircraft defenses, and a push against Axis air bases. Malta reports curfew and limited damage with civilians unaffected.
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Tusatay
Cary Menage
Middle East
Marshal Shutter Ml. Longmore
Corres
Poundenty
May
RAF
Romolo overtaken mid Pacific as fire set on crewed ship
Melbourne reports the Italian crew aboard the Missner for the Nery were driven to lifeboats after a Royal Australian Navy merchant cruiser engagement off the Barrier Reef. The Romolo and her consort, the Reto, were involved, with details varying as ships fled toward Japanese waters. The vessel carried Australian wool and merchandise, while British authorities assess crew and passengers’ status.
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Melbourne
Nery
A. G. Cameron
Royal Awaizaia Navy
Lloyd “Telesting Co
Trieste
Brisbane
Tlily
Wesster
Reto
Freman
Lusay
Customs
WWE
Carriké & Pilot
Thursday Island
Hever
Barrier Ree
Sydney Plate Glass Windows Smashed In Riots
In Sydney during a rioting night several dozen shop windows were smashed including in Darlinghurst and East Sydney districts. Police blocked streets and appealed for calm as demonstrations led to property damage and injuries among shopkeepers and bystanders. A Malian fruit seller described an incident as a passerby hurled fruit baskets amid the chaos.
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Sydney
Heach
Sydmey
Darlinghhurst
East Sydney
Areve Verhich
Fenight Nana
Une Shop
Colle
Famous Polish Submarine Oriel Presumed Lost
London reports the famous Polish submarine Oriel presumed lost with crew details unclear after an incident near St. Lamienice Aver. Damage described as slight with one vessel possibly grounded. Later reports from Cape Town and Table Bay mention other ships and grounding, but specific outcomes remain uncertain.
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London
Wednewley
Oriel
St. Lamienice
Cape Fawn
Wigal Table Bay
Gerusaleme
Jett Duxbun
Cubraline
Manele
Ellie Ax
Gibultar Marbaus Navid Parley
Dockyerdius
Eomdl Wellon
Turbulent Naval and Army Movements Reported Across The World
London reports Turkish fleet movements toward Marmora as Britain and United Free press warn of tightened commercial ties. Cairo and Istanbul dispatches describe expected Egyptian action and recalls of reserves. Abyssinia and Madagascar are cited in shifting war fronts with various forces engaged or preparing befitting responses.
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Ellef
Pilurang Birra
Madagascar
Tolo-Chin
London
Curnane
Algecras
Byalit
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