The Position in Italy Reported Peace Terms Rejected
London reports skepticism over peace terms from Italy. Cairo notes proposals rejected by Allies, while bombings continue with damage to installations and a sinking Italian vessel. Rome imposes curfew. tensions rise as Crete reports German moves in the region. Allied air raids target Ploesti oilfields with heavy damage and evacuees.
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Italy
Cairo
Marshal Badoglio
Rome Radio
Rome
Crete
Fowerty
Ploesti
Fuinane
Germany
Pacific War Communique Highlights Allied Air Strikes
General MacArthur notes heavy air activity across the South West Pacific. Medium units strafe Boela and Ceram Island, while bombers hit Governmentations in New Britain and Lae. Torpedo and dive bombers attack gun positions at Munda and land targets on Bolombangare Island. A long night patrol and refinery strikes are reported, with a 2400 mile round trip bombing raid mentioned.
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New Quines
Lae
South Pacie
New Giorgia
Munda
Bolombangare Island
Wile
Gatton
Heldere
Germany
Five Candidates Named for Calare Federal Nomination
Nominees for Calare's Federal election were announced by Divisional Returning Officer Mr Lock from Office Lane at midday. Candidates include John Patrick Breen Patrick Thomas Reginald Phe lan Percy Fitzgerald Albert David Reid Harold Victor Thorby and two UCP contenders Edols and Lieut Col Heidi. Thorby previously held ministerial rank and ran unsuccessfully in the first Calare election.
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Ormaye
Por
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Breen
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Franklyn
Orange
Ebols
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Baker's Swamp
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Percy Fitzgerald
Victoria Street
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Lord St. Roseville
Thorby
Harold Victor Campbell
Maben
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Wragier
House of Representatives
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UCP
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Col. Heid
le Mno
Agriculture
Country Party
One Parliament For Australia
Times Commentary On Curtin Policy Speech In Australia War Debate
The London Times summarizes Curtin’s policy speech arguing Australia’s war effort shows Labor’s competence and rejects claims of half heartedness. It notes two main issues for voters: whether to depoliticize war governance and concerns some ministers pursue non wartime goals.
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London “Times
Australia
Curtin
Parkes Schools Share Mixed Football Results
Parkes seniors posted a high scoring football result with 1st Grade Parkes 4 goals for 4 against. 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade games finished in draws with 0–0 and 3–3 scores respectively.
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Reginald Edols of Burrawang Rises in Calare Electorate Race
Reginald Edols, son of the late Greadicy of Burrawang, is endorsed by the Country Party for the Calare electorate. A Shire Councillor and 1920s veteran, he led pasture improvement and served in WWI with the AIF Artillery, earning a wartime record before being shot down yet surviving. His son, Edis, is a Duntroon graduate serving overseas as an artillery officer.
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Edols
Edis & Duntroon
Tonight’s Buffalo Ball Promises Charity Gala
Members of Forbes FLALOR Lodge backed by lie committees of benefiting institutions Forbes District Hospital and Ann have organized a charity event to raise funds. The event features community leaders and aims to support hospital programs and patient care.
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Lodge
Forbes District Hospital
Ann
Forbes Returned Soldiers hear reports at August meeting
Forbes Returned Soldiers branch reports its best attendance in months at the School of Arts meeting led by president E. A. Clarence. The group discusses Legacy Day, badge sales, donation tickets for War Veterans Homes, and plans for an ACP Welfare Bureau to aid dependents of service members.
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Returned Soldiers’ League
School of Arts
E. A. Clarence
RAAF
Derry
Legacy Club
Jis
Spt
Geouta
Assi
War Veterans’ Homes Committee
Mesara
McDougall
Bain
Copeland
Australian
Comforma Pund
A.C.P. Welfare Bureau
Labor's Policy Outlined by Mr Curtin
Prime Minister Curtin broadcast a wartime policy speech outlining Labor's war achievements and plans. He praised the government's handling of manpower and resources, defended strategic choices in the Pacific, and pledged continued employment support and social protection during postwar transition. He emphasized national works and preparations for a fuller industrial mobilization. The speech also reviewed prewar mobilization and the return of Australian forces from the Middle East.
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Labor
Menzies and Fadden
Australia
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Port Pirie
Fremantle
Commonwealth
Japan
VDC
Middle East
Abe
Australa
Raaf Aea
Postal voting rules for Federal elections announced
Electors entitled to vote by post are those outside their enrolled state on polling day or within five miles of a polling place but unable to attend. Applications for a postal vote can be made now. Forms are available at any post office and early application is advisable.
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