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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1943
Page
1
The report details three strong Japanese air raids in the South Pacific. In Port Moresby over 100 aircraft were involved, and in Milne Bay New Guinea mid day attacks saw 75 to 100 planes. About 30 bombers and eight fighters were shot down, with Allied fighters claiming numerous hits on enemy installations and ships.
A wartime dispatch quotes General MacArthur stressing the need to deny the enemy air and sea mastery in the northern Australia theater. He mentions abandoning routes not to be dislodged and maintaining air power from land bases supported by naval forces to protect western approaches and deter enemy advances.
A damaged OCR extract from an Italian notice mentions official actions and locations but lacks clear names or dates. It references authorities and a potential raid or inspection worded in vague terms.
Fragmentary notes describe ongoing security and defense concerns in London tied to Anzac Day commemorations. Mentions of General Ramesses Somered and various factions suggest heightened tensions and crowd activity, with references to uneasy public mood and tightened measures.
The War Loan Committee in Forbes held a town hall rally raising the Third Liberty Loan to £32,750 from 207 subscribers, with earlier reports showing £13,140 from 101. Attendees viewed bombed England pictures as naval personnel spoke, and a parade of services is planned for tomorrow, with planes in an aerial pageant over Forbes.
Fragmentary report cites rapid transport and motor trucks as vital to preserve perishable produce for Australia. Mentions figures or firms like Lachlan Bir and Porton Ms Ga Fay Lid and discusses tomato delivery risks amid market pressures.
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