Russians Launch Three Pronged Drive Threatening Riga Warsaw
Reported Allied fronts describe a three pronged Soviet push aimed at Riga and Warsaw with a third axis from Kaunas toward East Prussia. German losses cited include 101 tanks out of action as Allied progress is claimed near Caumont and Normandy. American forces seize Tinian, while New Zealand troops in Italy face German counterattacks near Florence and Arcemo.
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Csian Forest
Riga
Latvia
Warsaw
Poland
Kaunas
East Prussia
Germany
Tinian
Mame
Central Pacific
U.S
Normandy
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Caen
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Vraters
Bisenhower
Bradley
Vire
Florence
New Zealand
Thily Haveammiheg
Amo
Arcemo
Adriatic
Fifth Army
Rommel
Gensel
Coen
Remmi
Remmi Nikel
Werlunsky
Stalin
Allied Progress in Burma
Allied forces push along the Tiddim Road area and near Myithytna as British troops regain contact south of Inophal. American and Chinese troops report gains in northern Burma while Japanese defenders hold a stubborn line with artillery fire.
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Croogman
Kelena
Tamu
Uelr
We Tiddim Road
Burma
Lithgow Shire Votes on Amalgamation and Water Scheme
Voters in Lithgow Blaxland and Oberon shires will decide this year on amalgamating the three councils. A conference at Wallerawang led by Lithgow Blaxland and Oberon officials recommended forming a county council to administer the Push River Water Supply scheme and to hold a further meeting in Lithgow on September 14.
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Blaxland
Oberon Counels Ane B
County Soul
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Push
Awe
Littwow
Car Stolen and Abandoned Nearby Town Hall Incident
A car was stolen from Forbes near Le Porte town hall on Friday night. It was later found abandoned near Bolgbo Parkes in the nearby sister town on Sunday without apparent damage.
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Delontry
Mir Chauile Ciusine
Forbin
le Porte
Nuit
Dbegers
Pall Wien Forbes Buwlere
Community notes celebrate new baby and nursery center
In a lettered correspondence the CWA backs a new nursery and health center terming it a welcome addition to the town. Amid mixed views some warn of risks while most praise the project for potential benefits to families, with broad community support expected to help it prosper.
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Gururuenierugtu
C.W.A
Secret War Report On Tinian Capture And Pacific Air Attacks
A Central Pacific dispatch notes the capture of Tinian and describes Allied air actions against Japanese supply lines in the New Guinea Loopy Wewak area. The report highlights American and Australian aircraft targeting enemy locations and jeep concentrations.
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Central Pacific
Tinian
Irlang
Amme
Wewak
New Guinea
Bambe
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds
An advertisement promotes Woods' Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. It highlights claimed restorative effects and brand reliability, urging readers to buy the product for relief.
V D C Parade Marks Shift to Active Reserve Role
A ceremony and parade marked the V D C transition from wartime home defence to active reserve. Leaders praised past service and urged youth to prepare for peacetime duties, with sermons invoking Moses and Joshua and a community service at St Laurence and the Town Hall.
Parade success noted by Forbes unit and upcoming events
V D C notes parade success appreciated by the Forbes unit. Next platoon parade described for last August. Further details to follow. NCCs at 1900 Saturday. Brigadier England, Corps Commander, will visit Forbes Wednesday morning to take parade. Pallin at 1000 hours at Booth Finn in service dress with belts and gaiters before War-Lime food exports to Australia and South Pacific.
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Forbes Town Band
St. Laurence’s Catholic Church
Commonwealth Bank
Town Hall
Focal V.D.C
R. O. Palmer
Forbes
N.c.cs
England
Pallin
Forbes Red Cross branch marks annual meeting in Forbes
The Forbes branch of the Australian Red Cross Society held its fifth annual meeting at the Sewing Department with Mayor Alderman M. H. Gunn presiding. Mrs. Sweet reported a year of strong fundraising, noting £4168 5s 5d raised and £37 spent, and highlighted activities from stalls to wartime services, with praise for key workers and local groups.
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Forbes
Australian Red Cross Society
Messrs. Meagher
Clarence
Ald
M. H. Gunn
Prisoners of War Fund
Fumdn
Mdat
Oetle Scholarship Trust
Gunning Gap
Dudley C. Turner
Red Cross
Forbes Jockey Club
A J. Quon
Dercobales
Griglin
Porte Public School
Forbes Girl Guides
Murtending Country Centre
Wirrinya
Garema
Bedgerabong
Uric Cularie
Hansen
A. J. Meagher
Cstrict
Uneir
CWA
Iguana
Bball Raatiaoevel
Monte Sal
L. M. Sweet
Referendum debate warns of another low mood in Australia
The article cites Professor Copland arguing Australia already has the powers to avert a global style slump. It notes tariffs and wage controls sit with the Commonwealth, and questions permanent expansion of power amid wartime recovery and civilian needs. Voters urged to oppose Referendum No. 1.
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Professor Copland
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Ensor
Coplai Tralia
Australia
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