GERMAN forces attacked Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg in the early hours of yesterday morning by land and air. These countries at once put their defence plans into operation and are now resisting the Germans. At the same time, they appealed immediately to Britain and France for help, and the Allies put into effect ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 2,240 wordsLONDON, Friday.--The official German news agency stated this morning the German Government had sent a memorandum to the ...
Article : 699 wordsMELBOURNE, Friday.--"We are facing the greatest danger in our history," the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) said to-night. ...
Article : 1,202 wordsLONDON, Friday.--A report from Singapore says that 19 German cargo ships which had taken shelter in the Dutch East Indies have been seized ...
Article : 113 wordsLONDON, Friday.--The War Cabinet met at 10 Downing-street at 8 a.m. All members, including the heads of the three Services, were present. ...
Article : 393 wordsLONDON, Friday.--A British force has landed on Iceland as a security against German invasion. The British Government has assured Iceland that ...
Article : 175 wordsBUENOS AIRES, Friday.--A broadcast from Madrid states that Britain has closed the Straits of Gibraltar. Italy is massing troops on the ...
Article : 101 wordsPARIS, Friday. -- German 'planes have bombed several French towns, including the open towns of Nancy, Lille, Colmar, Pontoise and Luxeuil. Dead ...
Article : 378 wordsBERNE, Friday.--It is officially stated that foreign 'planes bombed a railway station between Delmont and Montier, about 20 miles south east of ...
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The Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1922 - 1965), Sat 11 May 1940, Page 7
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