THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 18, 1940.
ALLIED COMMAND OF THE SEAS
Canberra, To-day.
THE ARRIVAL OF THE second Australian contingent in Egypt again emphasizes the Allied command of the sea, said Mr. Menzies, Prime Minister, yesterday. There was no doubt in Australia that the men would fight courageously and strongly, wherever they may be call- ed on to serve.
OPERATIONS IN NORWAY
London, To-day.
Allied and Norwegian
"The arrival. of the second contin- gent of our soldiers," he went on, "tells England and France in the clear- est manner that 'we were by your side. when war began and we are with you
Reuter. to the end.'"
MORE
troops are now working to- AUSTRALIANS
gether near Mosjoen. The
latest Norwegian commun- IN NEAR EAST
que announces that two Nazi 'planes were shot down in this sector and that the Allies have withdrawn somewhat.
Cairo, To-day.
"A famous luxury liner"
Further north, the Allies have tak-was among the transports en up positions only two miles from which yesterday brought the Narvik, on the other side of the fjord. Second Contingent of the Second Australian Imperial Force to Egypt. The men are proceeding to areas in Pales- tine..
The German garrison in Narvik is be- ing shelled, by British warships and land batteries are shelling the line of
withdrawal to Sweden.
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The Allied use of tanks has achiev- ed excellent results and Nazi attempts to drop supplies by parachute have failed.-Reuter.
Lord Halifax's Promise
London, To-day.
A master of one of the ships taking seen a part said: "I have never more efficient or speedier movement." How well the secret was kept is shown by the fact that the first word the world heard about the men's de-
Britain will continue to press..vi-parture from Australia was when they gorously forward in Norway, with arrived in Egypt yesterday morning! the object of taking Narvik and es-
Lord. Caldecott, Dominions Secretary tablishing a secure base for the Nor- sent them a message of welcome, say- wegian Government, said Lord Hali-ing:- fax, Foreign Secretary, at the inau- guration ceremony in Mansion House yesterday of King Haakon's fund for Norwegian relief.
When that has been achieved, she will take counsel with the Norwegian Government and see what way the si- tuation can be developed to their best mutual advantage.-Reuter.
Norwegians Called Up
London, To-day... All Norwegians abroad between the ages of 21 and 45 are to register for military service, a Royal Norwegian proclamation announces.
Those in Norway between 21 and 35 are instructed to proceed to the northern districts for immediate ser- vice. Reuter.
Narvik To Be Taken
London, To-day. "We shall continue to press vigor- ously forward with the object of cap- turing Narvik and so establishing a secure base for the Norwegian Gov- ernment," declared the Foreign Secre- tary,, Lord Halifax, speaking at the inauguration of King Haakon's Fund for the relief of Norway at Mansion. House yesterday.
"When that object is achieved we shall take counsel with the - Nor- wegian Government and see in what way the situation can be developed to our mutual advantage-Reuter.
STOCK EXCHANGE STEADIER
London, To-day. The Stock Exchange was steadier. yesterday though trading was quiet. Some leading issues improved. Egyp- tians and Far Easterns were stronger There was no selling despite the im- minence of the week-end.
Wall Street was easier after firm- ness. Reuter.
AIRCRAFT FACTORIES
MERGE
London, To-day. officially announced that the
Aircraft
Factory and the
organisation have under one man¬
"At this critical hour, your arrival gives us all encouragement and is a very welcome demonstration that Aus- tralia will be there."
Mr. S. M. Bruce, Australian High Commissioner in London, also, sent a message, saying:--
"You have come to take your stand with Britain and her Allies, and have the great traditions of the first great Australian Imperial Force to inspire you. I am confident you will play an honourable part in achieving the final victory."—Reuter.
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