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EVACUATION OF IMPERIAL FORCES HITLER LOSING RACE AGAINST

FROM GREECE COMPLETED: LOSSES AT SEA WILL NOT BE MORE THAN 500: THRILLING STORY OF RESCUE Enemy Realises Tobruk Thorn In Side: Severity Of Attack

THE EVACUATION OF THE IMPERIAL FORCES FROM GREECE HAS `NOW BEEN COMPLETED. GENERAL SIR THOMAS BLAMEY, DEPUTY COMMANDER-IN- CHIEF OF THE MIDDLE EAST STATED THAT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN WHO GOT AWAY WAS 43,000, according to Reuter.

The casualties at sea were not likely to exceed 500. About 3,000, including a few Australians, had to be left behind as they were cut off by the Germans, "

General Blamey added that there was no doubt of the superiority of the Im-

perial Forces as men, or of the heavy losses Inflicted on the Germans.

How 2,000 Australian troops were rescued after a Dutch merchantman which had picked them up at a small Peloponnese port was bombed and sunk was told by the young Dutch officer who arrived in Cairo.

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Twelve dive-bombers : "at- tacked the merchantman a

Escorting destroyers shot

TOBRUK BATTLE PROGRESS: few hours from the port.

ENEMY BETWEEN OUTER AND INNER DEFENCES

LONDON, "May 2 (Router)-No further news is available regard- Ing the situation at TOBRUK and the battle is still in progress.

The Germans launched an attack at night and the enemy now appears to be between the outer and inner defences where fighting is now in progress,

It is stressed that this does not tanks, according to a military necessarily mean that the whole of spokesman and there is no evi- the forces bolding the outer de-dence of German participation.. fences have been overcome; the Reports are very scant and it is Froups may still be defending some difficult to ascertain what is hap- posts on the other perimeter. pening there.

Patrols are active in the Solimá Military circles greet with satis- area but as far as is known the faction the capture in Abyssinis enemy has not made any further of 5,000 Italiana, advance.

Though the Germans are pro- bably trying to push a maximum number of troops into the Libyan operations, it is believed in London that reports that they brought

up ten or twelve divisions is ex-

cessive.

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· MADE BY ITALIANS

CAIRO, May 2 (Reuter)—The

sumed the attack later and

ORTHODOX CHURCH HEAD ARRESTED LONDON, May 2. (Reuter)-The head of the Orthodox Church in Yugoslavia has been arrested by the German, authorities.

Armed Patrols

TIME-AND THE WAR No Cause For Despondency Should Carry

In Present Position-Steed First Aid Kit

Two ridert were added to a ver-

"Speaking as a layman, devoid of military knowledge dict of death by misadventure re- and information, I conclude that Herr Hitler is not win-turned yesterday at the inquest ning, but losing, his race against time, and, therefore, is into the death of PUN YIU, 34, losing the war. For the democracies to win it, they will who was shot dead by members of have to go through further trials, but they feel no doubt a patrol from the 5/7th Battn whatever as to the result," said MR. H. WICKHAM STEED, Rajput Regiment, in the defence the eminent authority on international affairs, in the the Central Magistracy, with Mr. area at Shing Mun ̋on Mar. at course of his weekly broadcast from London yesterday. B. G. Sheldon, K.C., sitting, as

Mr. Steed declared that thej swered in the course of the

Coroner. Many high Government officials beginning of the month of debate in the House of Com- and priests were arrested with May found the latest develop-mons next week.

ments of the world's situation |-!

CREDITABLE EXPLOIT The arrest took place at the centred mainly round mill- | Ostrog. Menastry des

Referring to the evacuation from tary questions. These ques- Greece, Mr. Steed described it as The Patriach supported the re-tions needed some kind of a remarkable piece of work-even volt which followed the signature

of them more remarkable than the eva

be

cuation of the BEF. at Dunkirk The enquiry was conducted by an-

last year. To have successfully | Mr. J. P. Murphy, Assistant Crown removed the greater part of 60,000|Solicitor. Mr. "D. Brittain. Evans men, in the face of strong enemy represented the Military Authorfi- forces, was a highly creditable ex-ties, and Det.-8gt. D. G. Mac-

him.

of the Fact with the Axis by the answer and some previous Government.

would undoubtedly

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armed patrols should carry first aid equip ment and at least one of the party musi know how to use it."

That they should challenge in both the Chinese and Eng- lish languages.

NIGHTSOIL COOLIES SEND ploft, which would have been im- Pherson was for the Police

DEPUTATION TO GOVT.

down three, but the rest re- Demonstration In Front Of

Post Office Building

the ship was set afire.

Although the vessel was, Mating heavily, the Australians calmly fired at the bombers with rides

possible without command of the The following comprised the ges, but, as Mr. Churchill said, special fury-Messrs E. M. Ray after the evacuation of Dunkirk, mond (Foreman); S.. Hampden

'Wars are not won by evacuation." Ross and Ngan Shing-kets,

This had raised the question

Governor Of Macao Due Next Week

of the strategical value of the British decision to send an ex peditionary force to assist the Greeks Mr. R. G. Menzies and Mr. Churchill had answered this question from the poli- tical standpoint. Not to have rendered this assistance would have been a political error.

His Excellency the Governor' of From the military point of view Macao, Commander Gabriel Mauri- the British had lost. Cyrenaica toclo Teixeira and Madame Teixeira. the Germans and several thousands are expected to arrive at Govern- of gallant men together with some ment House on Friday, May, 9. transport and equipment.

A crowd, consisting principally of women and a sprinkling of and machine-guns until a destroy-men, said to be former nightsoil coolles who are now without em- er sild alongside and took off 1,000. ployment, and estimated at a thousand strong, parked themselves of The rest clambered to the port the pavement outside the Post Office's private letterbox depart. p.m. yesterday, waiting for the re- side and continued firing until ment, Connaught Road, at 3 they slid down rope ladders into turn of members of their deputation who were in conference with the second destroyer.

the Administrative Assistant, while a strong posse of Police, under All the Australians and crew Ir. E. C. Luscombe, ASP., maintained order. safely got away with their rides, Prior to this "sit-down strike," nese clerk, the AA was patiently bren-guns and ammunition. the procession, complete with white trying to convince the members of The merchantman sank an hour-banners mounted between bam-the deputation that he was not in and-a-quarter later. The Austra-boo-poles and bearing appeals, in a position to help them in any "We do not know for certain unt May, 12.

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Chinese, to "Give us back our way. The Government had ar-how much damage the Germans ing," "Save us from starving" and rived at the decision that the old suffered in these campaigns,"

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British Cabinet Changes Heartily Welcomed

other equally heart-rending Bio- Cont'd Page 7, Col. 2

gans, had passed through the main streets of the Colony. ・・

On arrival at the Post Office building the army of ex-nightsoil. coolies was given the order to "fall out"-an order which was literally carried out by many of the females," who had children: with them, and who immediately

attack of Tobruk appears to have MINISTRY REPLANNED ON HIGHLY parked themselves all around the

been made by Italian troops and

way.

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building, and began to emift blood-

guish sore" recounting. at the.

GERMAN LOSSES

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Menzies Speaks Frankly

On American Aid

(curdling howls of "grief and an- | CONFIDENCE IN OUTCOME OF

same time and in practically the WAR REMAINS UNCHANGED

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and will be staying with His Ex- cellency Bir Geoffry Northcote-

On Friday. at 8.15 p.m. His Excellency will give an official dianer party m honour of the Governor of Macao and Madame Teixeira.

On Saturday, May 10, at 1 pm at the Fifth Extra Race meeting. Happy Valley, Els Excellency, ac= companied by H. E the Governor of Macao and- Madame". Teixeira will be the guests of His Honour Sir Atholl MacGregor, Kt," Lady. MacGregor and Mr. B. T William- son, J, P., at luncheon:

LONDON, May 2 (Reuter) Herr von Papen, Nazi Ambassador. to Turkey; will arrive in Istanbul by air on Saturday, "according to the German Radio. He is at pre- sent in Germany.

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YUGOSLAV. PLANES LONDON, Mag 2 (Reuter)-The Cabinet changes are heartily wel- STILL FIGHTING comed by the Press, the unique nature of LORD BEAVERBROOK'S

same breath, the hard-hearted- new post as Minister of State calling for special, comment, and bus LONDON, May 2 (Reuter)-A dynande work as Minister for Aircraft Production la recalled with

ness" of the Government in de- LONDON, May 2 (BWS)-The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. squadron of Yugoslav seaplanes is;

priving them of their means of B. G. Menzies, speaking in London, expressed his appreciation of gratitude. still fighting. states" a Cairo

the appointment as High Commissioner to Australls of Mr. Bonald The DAILY TELEGRAPH says that a re-arrangement of the message.

Ministries and the choice of men show preception of the changing

CROWD UNMOVED

Crosa, Minister of Shipping, for whom he said he had the highest The Yugoslavs will shortly re-needs and judgment that promise well.

These outward visible signs of

regard. establish a very considerable air

grief, however, failed to move the. Mr. Menzies, who has been making comprehensive tours of the force with the "ald of American The paper declares that the con- assumption of style, almost un-crowd of curious onlookers who cities which suffered severely in raids, praised the arrogant spirit material which is already on its stitution of the War Cabinet is un-known to our constitutional prac-surveyed the scene presented by of the people under constant trial and stress.

changed.

tice, is a recognition of the exist-such a large number of women, "While my confidence. In the people "100 per cent", but it was Several hundreds of Yugoslav The DAILY MAIL on the other ing fact that In authority and many of whom were comparative outcome of the war is unchanged, the war effort in this country, and pilots have succeeded in getting hand, says it seems that the Prime confidence, he is Mr. Churchill's ly well-dressed, and children mak- my confidence in the people is in this connexion, Mr. Menzies re- out of the country as well as an Minister has partly admitted the second-in-command.

ing themselves "at home" outside immeasurably greater. For theferred to the present" and "future even larger number of army idea of a supreme war cabinet com- Lord Beaverbrook, brilliant

a Government building.

rest of my life. I shall vividly and ald from America. DfAcers.

posed of men unharassed by de- and incalculable, 0138 zuch

The scene shifts to the office of gratefully remember their at-

GREAT SCALE partmental duties, but able to to contribute towards winning the the Administrative Assistant. With | titude".

"When I go to the United States, row:- share in the general direction of war.

the amistance of his senior Chi-| Not only was the spirit of the which I am proposing to do, I war policy and. It says that Mr.

shall take the opportunity of say. Churchill has replanned the Minis

ing frankly and in the friendilest manner that American help if it is to shorten the war effectively, must be on a great scale given" in a full measure by the effectively organised community. The effort must not be of amateur quality".

· Mr. Menzies took the opportunity of emphasising that while we were looking for all possible material help from the U. 8. A., such help should not be regarded as given to a weak, but to a strong nation, with the primary object of shortening the war.

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2 Open tennis result; Base- ball and Softball notes; Macao races.

3 Radio programmes; Coming

events.

Egyptian situation: Spain and

Germans Portugal; roughly handled; US. Fleet ready for action; British Cabinet change..

5 Mr. Justice Cressall'ontlines "proposed changes-for-legał

profession;

HK money- lending business & ramp; Black sheep of the family:

Nunnery raided,

6. Leading

articles: Boviet Policy: "Have a Heart /

8 Catholic news and notes.

try on highly constructive lines.

A decision to broaden the scope

EFFICIENT USË

SALISBURY, SOUTHERN RHO- DESIA May 2 (Reuter)-Widest

Today's News Summary

of some departments and complete powers to ensure the most efficient the team from outside the political of manpower for the produc

IT IS REPORTED that the evacuation of Imperial forces from ranks, will be welcomed and the ton of war material in controlled DAILY EXPRESS describes the industries, have been delegated to Greece has been completed. It is estimated that 43,000 men got away the Minister without Portfolio, Mr. safely. General Blamey has paid tribute to the superiority of the changes a dramatic and unexpect. J. W. Keller.

Empire forces and confirmed that the Germans suffered tremendous

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It says that Lord HeaveTDTOOK'S The Minister may forbid engagé- losses. transter means that he can be ment, resignation or discharge THERE IS JUMELE news of the situation at Tobruk and it is re- thrown into the battle wherever it without his prior consent of any ported that the battle is progressing.

The enemy appears to be is hottest.

employees or any class of am-between the outer and inner derences. ployees and has the power to re- THE APPOINTMENT of Lord Beaverbrook, who did great work The NEWS-CHRONICLE B&B gulate wages and working hours at the Ministry for Aircraft Production, as Minister of State, is that Lord Beaverbrook's energy to and other working conditions, warmly welcomed in the London Press. drive must not be lost to the na- Nobody may start any new bunk- tion and we hope that he will be ness in any controlled industry given the opportunity to be as use without the prior consent of the ful as at the Ministry for Aircraft Minister,

Production where he performed These drastic powers were grant-

ed in the interests of deno grandly there.

Thẹ MANCHESTER GUARDIAN said the South Rhodesian Prime declares that Lord Beaverbrock's inister, Bir Martin Huggins.

on

MR. MENZIES the Australian Prime Minister, has spoken frankly the present and future aid from Americs which he said -must

be effective to shorten the war.

MERBLYBIDE ARTA was the main centra of German raiders over Britain on Thursday might,

A JAPANESE NEWSPAPER Das suggested that President Roosevelt should visit Tokyo

With regard to the Empire's fighting qualities Mr. Menzies stressed that whenever the forces met on equal terms, superiority was proven,

when we can begin to equip. as the enemy is equipped, then will begin our victories which will cul- minste in the final victory"",

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