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EMPIRE FORCES HOLD DEFENSIVE DETAILS OF HAVOC CREATED BY
POSITIONS: NAZI RUMOUR THAT LEFT FLANK TURNED UNFOUNDED
German Occupation Of Island U.S. CONVOY
Of Lemnos Said Unlikely
REVIEWING THE SITUATION IN GREECE, MILITARY COMMENTATORS IN LONDON SAY THE EMPIRE FORCES ARE HOLDING DEFENSIVE POSITIONS AND THERE IS NO TRUTH IN THE RUMOUR ORIGINATING FROM GERMAN SOURCES THAT THE LEFT FLANK HAS BEEN TURNED, says British Wireless.
It is understood there is no confirmation in London of the alleged occupation of the Island of Lemnos by Germans and competent quarters regard such occupation as unlikely to have taken place.
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REUTER STATES IT IS LEARNED IN LONDON THAT THE GREEK AND IM- PERIAL FORCES IN GREECE CONTINUE TO HOLD THEIR DEFENSIVE POSITIONS IN THE REGION OF THERMOPYLAE.
Blamey
Appointment
To
Meet Special Situation In The Middle East
LONDON, April 24 (BWS)-Much interest has been aroused by Mr. R. G. Mendes' intimation that LIEUT-GEN SIE THOMAS BLAMEY, Commander of the Australian Imperial Force in the Middle "East, is to be appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief for the whole
of the Middle East.
It is understood that the appointment is intended to meet the special situation in the Middle East where the C.-in-C. is called upon to deal with the variety of fronts.
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The idea is to provide General Wavell with a deputy who will have fuller responsibility in his absence than could be exercised by
the Chief of Staff.
HALF WAY
OTTAWA, Apr 24 (Reuter)- Some quarters believe that Mayor La Guardia's reference of defend- ing the seas for 900 miles meant the United States might convoy supply ships half-way across the Atlantic, particularly in view of the remark he made to journalists before the speech,
Asked how faris United States would go in conveying supplies to Britain, Mayor La Guardia said:, "Watch my speech, a line in it will give the whole answer."
REAL DANGER
The capitulation of the army in the Epirus before an overwhelming force is the LONDON, Apr. 24 (Reuter)--The tragic end of six months' growing danger to France and her brilliant and victorious re-African Empire as a remit of Ger, man infiltration was stressed by sistance, but the glory that GENERAL DE GAULLE, leader of has been won for Greece is the Free French Forces in a broad- imperishable and the claim cast from Brazzaville. she has established in honour At present the dodger, was rot and restitution in the world one of direct attack by the Ger- to set her free, is second to mans and Italians The real dan that of no other nation.
ger lay in disintegration which is now taking place, as a result of This comment by THE TIMES is enemy action masked by co- the keynote of opinion expressed pliance of an outwardly authority by all other papers.
which they twist at their will.
The Times points out: Empire forces established in new positions in Greece may be expected to put up a formidable resistance before the enemy can, dislodge them. They have inflicted very great losses upon German hordes and
EVACUATION OF
ISTANBUL
VICHY, April 24 (Reuter)--About
BRITISH NAVAL BOMBARDMENT
OF TRIPOLI HARBOUR: 530 TONS OF SHELLS FIRED IN ACTION
LONDON, Apr. 24 (Reuter)-Further details of the havoc created in TRIPOLI harbour by the British naval bombardment on Monday were given in an Admiralty communique today which says that the bombardment was even more successful than at first thought.
Three transport, or supply ships, lying in the naval basin were hit and set seriously on fire and one of them was actually seen to sink.
A fourth ship appears to have, been laden with am- munition, for, when it was hit by a 15-inch shell, the vessel exploded.
"High Time" U.S. Citizens Got Excited
· NEW YORK, Apr. 24 (Reu- ter)-"It is high time the citizens of the United States got excited about the critical state of the world," declared the United States Secretary of Agriculture. MIR. CLAUDE WICKWARD, addressing the Farmers' meeting.
If the United States wishes ta continue as a great nation, she must act as a greať nation. Nowadays, ostrich - nations do not last very long."
Mr. Wickward declared Ame. rican agricultures stake in the British victory was very great because “if "the Axis are vic- torious, we can kiss our export markets goodbye.”
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A supply ship moored off the Spanish Quay was hit by a 15-in. shell and sank almost immediate- ly.
Another supply ship outside the harbour was hit and set on fire.
A destroyer moored at the Kara- manti Mole was hit.
"Clouds of smoke were seen to be coming from at least three other ships but it was not possible to establish as to whether this was due to damage or an attempt to create a smoke-screen. Harbour facilities seriously damaged.
were also
CONTINUOUSLY HIT
The Spanish Quay, the main un- loading quay at Tripoli, was seen to be continuously, niti...
The Governor's office and naval headquarters were repeatedly hit.
A large fire and explosion were caused in the main gilfield depot and many of the surrounding buildings were set on fire.
Vivid flashes were caused when PARIS, Apr, 24 (Reuter)-News- the power station was hit. papers which are German-com-
Some 530 tons of shells were
THE TIMES considers the appointment is justified both by the
trolled devote a full page of praise fred during the bombardment. to MARSHAL PETAIN on Thurs- No damage or casualties were powers of his troops and his own distinction as a soldier, and adds:
12,000 people will leave Istanbul to day morning on the occasion of his caused to our naval units by enemy "He has already established with Gen. Wavell a collaboration of will inflict still more."
morrow for evacuation to different 86th birthday.
shore batteries or, enemy aircraft mutual trust and a more intimate association that now begins will The DAILY EXPRESS says: "We parts of Anatolla, saya an Istanbul
According to the German News during the approach or when our certainly be as warmly welcomed by his brothers-in-arms from the went to the aid of great and message to the Vichy news agency. Agency. the "newspapers express ships were returning to their base.
honourable men and in support of ald country as it can possibly be in Australia.”
Voluntary evacuation has become devotion of the French people to No enemy naval units were en- our Ally. The Huns wanted vic-so great that many special trains the. Marshal and hope he will suc- countered. tory at any price. Our part was have had to be run every day from ceed in giving a new "Impetus to to make that price as high as pos- Istanbul to Ankara. sible-we have done it."
URGENT NEED FOR
SPEED-UP ·
SYDNEY, Apr. 24 (Reuter) Spurred by the lessons of the re- cent Middle East reverses, the Ad- visory War Council today, discuss- ed the urgent need for a speed-up in "the output of munitions and mechanical equipment.
The Labour members of the Council and members of Partia- ment are clamouring for an "over- haul of the whole organisation.
GENERAL ARNOLD AT PALACE
Must Keep Our Eyes On Libya
MEDITERRANEAN SITUATION
...
The NEWS-CHRONICLE states: "The Greek armies, after match- less resistance have reached point where they could fight mo more. The Allied line itself holds firm, and, under cover of the final rearguard action, we must expect that the evacuation of Allied forces will soon take place."
ADDED LUSTRE
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"Looking at the situation as a
"The DAILY MAIL says: "Greece) whole, there is only one place out- side the home line at which a has risen to her heights in all her mortal blow can be dealt at Bri- ancient greatness and her people' tain, and that is Egypt," said MR. have added lustre to their arms PHILLIP JORDAN, a B.B.C. com- and the name of Greece. Their mentator, in his broadcast from valour will be rewarded and their LONDON, April 24 (Reuter)—The London yesterday.
faith given justice. Meantime, the Chief of the United States Af
sever part of the British enforced surrender of the army in Corps. Major-General Arnold. was force in the Mediterranean would the Epirus has made worse the whole position in Greece where But as long as the British Navy controls the waters grave decisions still have to be
taken." of the Mediterranean, the Empire cannot be menaced.
TO
received by the King at Bucking- be serious. ham Palace today.
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"The army in the Epirus fought
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"If Egypt is conquered, and I such a fight as the world will never say it will not be conquered, this forget," says the DAILY TELE- will open the flank and leave India open to attack. What we must do is to keep our eyes on Libya. Herr
2 Swimming notes: Racing; Hitler will not give up without a
Wah Yan sports; · Water- polo.
3. Radio programmes; Coming
events; Cinema notes.
4 Greek Government to con- tique struggle; Matsuoka not invited to London; Aerial battle over Tobruk: New Chinese Ambassadors; Rajputana torpedoed.
5. Y.W.C.A. Anance campaign; Governor pays tribute to A.R.P.: Living conditions of poor Chinese children; Ita- llan priest in Court.
6 Leading article: Police and
Public Co-operation.
8 Recommendations on future control and development of harbour; Round the Police Courts.
9. Annual meeting of Hong- kong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd.
fight.
"Already German propaganda
is giving out that he will at- tack Gibraltar and close the western end of the Mediter- ranean but as long as the Bri- Lish Navy can ensure supplies reaching Egypt there is no chance of Herr Hitler being able to capitalise on whatever. gains he may have secured in the Balkans.
"There has never been a more glorious example of fighting against odds."
French politics."
Story Of Visit Of Duke
Of Aosta's Envoy To
British H.Q. Is Revealed
JJ
HAWKER ROBBED
Implied Warning
To Japan
NEW YORK, Apr. 24 (Reuter) -The Australiah Minister to the United States, MR. R. G. CASEY, delivered an implied warning to JAPAN when he told Australia and New Zealand Societies in New York that, if the dark forces of aggression ventured to spread into the peaceful waters of the Pacific, Australia: and New Zealand would fight bitter- ly for freedom.
Apart from the strategic sig- nificance (and resources of the two Dominions, Mr. Casey -pointed out the importance: lo
the United States of having: these two great demogratle out-- posts, who, should it be neces- sary, would join hands in sellin their freedom" dearly.
Nazi Pressure On Spain More Marked
LISBON, Apr. 24 (Reuter) German diplomacy has ended the phase of cajoling Spain according to observers" reaching here from Madrid, and has reached the stage of threats since the effort of per-. suasion upon the Spanish Govern-
A daring daylight robbery occur- ment to adopt a passive attitude ed at Yaumati yesterday when a towards German inflitration aiming. hawker was robbed of $200 worth at Gibraltar has not yielded re- of shawls by four armed' men, sults sufficiently rapid to please
According to a report made to Herr Hitler..
ob-"
the Police, Li Lok, was hawking On the other hand, some along Shanghai Street about noon servers' declare, German penetra- when a woman told him that she tion of all services in Spain la so LONDON, Apr. 24 (Reuter)-THE STORY OF THE VISIT OF wanted to buy shawls. They went thorough that only a touching of THE ENVOY OF THE DUKE OF AOSTA, VICEROY OF ABYSSINIA, to No. 45, Shanghai Street and on the button is needed to transform TO BRITISH HEADQUARTERS to ask for protection for the White the staircase four men, armed with the whole administration into the Italians in Africa, was revealed today.
a dagger and knife, held-up the teutonic system. On Apr. 15, an envoy from the Duke of Aosta arrived at Kbar- hawker. toum and was given a verbal message, insisting upon complete sur- render.
Two days later the envoy, re- turned, asking for the proposala to
TOKYO, Apr. 34 (Reuter) The ariy to recent reports of the ar- be made in writing, saying that in Extraordinary Session of the Privy rival in Madrid of Berr Hitler's view of their importance, they council this afternoon approved deputy, Herr Hess, bearing, it is would have to be transmitted to
the Suvlet-Japanese Neutrality said, Arm demands for the passage Rome."
Pact signed in Moscow on Apr. 13.01-troops.
The Pact becomes effective to- Prolonged meetings of morrow,
Spanish Cabinet ensued.
AUSTRALIANS
RAID ENEMY
The following written message
LONDON, Apr. 24 (Reuter)---The Australian troops in Tobruk have made further raids on the Italian was then given:-
and German troops in that area.
In one night, three ralds were made, resulting in the capture of a number of enemy officers and
RAPID WITHDRAWAL LONDON, -Apr. 24 (Reuter)-The other ranks. Greek High Command told of a rapid and hasty withdrawal in a communique fust issued.
It is emphasised that these ralda should not be taken as an advance by the Imperial forces,
VIGOROUS ACTIVITIES
"In the Interests of hu- manity, and in view of perilous müitary situation in which the Italians in Ethiopia are now placed, I am authorised by the Commander-in-Chief of the Middle East to send the fol- lowing message.
"Unless the Italian troops in Italian East Africa lay down their
"The unexpected dislocation of the Yugoslav front, the rapid ad- vance of the German förres on the CAIRO, April 24 (Reuter)--A ] arms, no responsibility for pro- Monastir plateau and our con- GHQ communique stafës that intecting and succouring Italian sequent separation from the Yugo- Libya, vigorous activities by British nationals can be accepted except slay army as well as the threat patrols have continued both in the in places already occupied by to the "It is true he threatens Turkey Albania, completely disarranged
rear of our troops in Tobruk and Bollum areas.
forces under the British military but between him, and the prize he the line of our forces," says the is being maintained on the enemy
In Abyssinia, increasing pressure command.. covet there lies the Dardanelles, communique, "and obliged us to holding covering positions in north
UTMOST VIGOUR another strip of water which cuts
"It is the duty of the British make a hasty withdrawal." Turkey off from Europe.
and south of Desale although de- commanders to prosecute the war "The rapid thrust of the Ger-malitions are still hampering Bri-against the Italian army with the "There is also Palestine. Trans-- Jordants and the hinterland bean mechanised units from the tish progress.
F utmost vigour and nothing, will be hind it which have bazes from Monastir region towarda the Meanwhile, "a satisfactory pro- allowed to Interfere with that ob- South and the resulting 1089 gress is being made" by various Bri-ject as long as fighting con-
principal route
tish columns operating in the tinues." withdrawal for the left wing southern areas. when their armies resist as resist
"A day or two later a message they will any attempt to invade of our Albanian front obliged
British troops have occupied came from the Duke that he their territory,"
Cont'd Page 7, Col. 1 Maji.
would not stop fighting.
which the RAF, will be able to go to the assistance, of the Turks the
of
No arrest was inade
PACT APPROVED
FIRM. DEMANDS
The pressure is stated to have become more marked in the past fortnight and is ascribed particu-
* the
Today's News Summary
...A RUMOUR ORIGINATING from German sources that the Em- pire forces left flank in Greece has been broken is not true. Latest reports, state that the Empire forces are holding the defensive posl- tions and the alleged German occupation of the Island of Lemnos is not likely to have taken place.
MORE DETAILS HAVE been given by the Admiralty of the Bit- tish naval bombardment" of Tripoli harbour on Monday and it is stated that the action was even more successful than at first thought. THE VISIT OF THE envoy of the Duke of Aosta to British head- quarters to ask for protection for the White Italians in Africa is taid.
PLYMOUTH BORE THE brunt of Nazi air raids on Britain for the third night in succession.
BREST, WHERE THE powerful German cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisapu are still sheltering, was again raided by the RAF.
THE APPOINTMENT OF General Sir Thomas Blamey as Deputy -Commander of the Imperial Forces in the Middle East is warmly
welcomed...
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS IN Tobruk have made further raids on Itallar"and German forces in that area.