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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
1
The French military and political circles acknowledge a dangerous military stance with a potential culmination within 24 to 48 hours. France seeks fresh supplies from the Atlantic while German radio claims a peace plan with Germany. French communique says two million Germans are between the English Channel and the Meuse, with the enemy holding more tanks and vehicles.
French communique reports rapid German offensives with continued reserves and war materiel. German forces push along the Seine valley and south east of Charmont, claiming 100 miles of advance in two days, threatening positions behind the Maginot Line and extending to 11 to 70 miles at multiple points.
A London report claims former President Reynaud may be replaced by Petain as vice president, with Petain aged 84 and long military service. Rumors say France faces grave peril as Allied aid and American support grow, while Mediterranean pressure and German advances loom.
Mr G Wilcom MLA Dubbo told Electorate Council there had been press statements about his retirement from State parliament which he denied. He expected no State election while the war lasted and would serve the people in the Legislative Council if needed. He denied being a shirker and said he would retire from the Legislative Assembly at the next election unless necessary for a State election, then he would be ready to stand. National crisis discussion noted.
Reports from London describe German advances toward Paris with French and British air forces targeting enemy bases behind the lines. The Maginot line is said to be firing, while Paris endures curfew and blackout orders as raids continue. Romania halts exports, Malta suffers its 25th raid, and Soviet occupation expands in the Baltic region as Japan pressures Britain and France to return personnel.
A local match described with fragmentary details notes a 1210 pm start in Bell Park and Cameron Park crowd involvement. The event funds the Wellington Naval War Auxiliary, formed in Wellington, with a protest meeting at 240 pm linking to the game. Report mentions a previous Publicans versus Garages clash and comments from Joe Quirk on performance and pace.
The Cowra meeting and Randwick events reported varied outcomes with multiple named horses winning in hurdles and flat races. Notable results include First Brigade at 22/1, Valley at d/1, and Chinwick securing a Flying Handicap victory at 2 1. Other names such as Ehsan Pantoon Rex Welt and Prince Ariel appear among placings and odds across several listed races.
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