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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
1
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Allied and Vichy forces clash as Australian units push toward Beirut and Sidon. Reports say three miles from Damascus, three miles beyond a patrol line, and a 30 mile advance from Beirut with air support and riverine activity. Vichy counterattacks falter as Australian troops enter Sidon after four days of fighting and receive a warm civic welcome.
A ship was seized near Batavia amid allegations of attempting to smuggle Australian flour to Axis powers. The captain and crew faced arrest as investigators traced concealment, forged camouflage, and funds diverted to an American bank. Police report reveal a roll of 1000 USD found aboard and Swedish ledgers tied to the Soviet era syndicate.
A Cairo dispatch reports British forces reached within five miles of a pass before offensive operations began. RAF raids targeted enemy aerodromes in Cyrenaica as medium and heavy artillery moved forward. Allied supplies from Britain, America, India and Australia continue to arrive as war fronts tighten.
Dispatch reports recall of a Japanese delegation from Batavia and warnings over potential strain in European ties as Vichy forces collapse. Australian and British forces push toward Sidon and Beirut, with heavy fighting expected along ridges and coastal towns as reinforcements arrive and Vichy defenses falter.
Canberra reports Allied forces in North Africa evacuated wounded by air with Major General Bamee describing the airlift as efficient and essential. Caverns housed wounded when ground transport was limited, improving evacuation speed and care.
A group of Free Italians aims to resist fascism while in Egypt. The Turkish population in Egypt is cited as 50.00, and organizers seek to spread anti fascist views among war supporters.
A fatal crash occurred near Brisbane when a fire engine collided with a truck on Merivale and Metbourne streets. Fireman Stuart Angus died hours later, with twelve others injured including eleven firefighters and a child. investigation and calls to review emergency response speed followed.
Canberra reports government moves to curb strikes by expanding arbitration powers and penalties. The bill would punish strike leaders and employers for lockouts or industrial disruption, expanding penalties during wartime and increasing penalties on unions engaging in strikes. Opposition expected to oppose yet avoid broad anger toward union preference.
Lieut General Sturdee will be appointed to the post of Commander-in-Chief of Australia’s Military Forces. At a joint government meeting Mr Menzies indicated the War Cabinet would appoint an officer to fill the role at the next gathering within a week. As Chief of General Staff, Sturdee already commands the Home Military Forces, and the appointment is not expected to cause major changes in Australia’s defence structures.
A lengthy wartime dispatch features Mr. Curtin urging Australia to act as an arsenal and expand air power and production. He stresses unity between government and labor, warns of supply constraints, and calls for defensive and offensive strength across the Pacific and the Middle East while outlining plans to equip Australia, New Zealand, and allied forces. He also notes talk of conscription and labor collaboration as key to sustaining the war effort.
Sydney report on a prolonged trial involving Ronald Gross Walker formerly of the Braty Parliament and associates. Albert Levitus found guilty while others, including Give Ovenr Airey and rammerdial tranyettery, were not guilty. The jury failed to agree on Kingsley Wiiko the accountant. proceedings stretched 34 days with 190 dynare ort in Criminal Court history in Australia.
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