War Fronts Advance Across Major Theaters Reported
London papers hail Churchill's war progress as Allied efforts push in Normandy and Brittany. Red Armies advance from the Baltic to the Carpathians while New Zealand troops press toward Florence and Americans mop up in the Pacific near New Guinea. British gains in Normandy widen breaches. Uboats and German fortifications face encirclement as 1100 prisoners are taken in four days. The Turkish stance spurs diplomatic debate as racial unrest rocks Philadelphia amid wartime tensions.
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Pacific
Tinian
Loopy
New Guinea
Normandy
Torigny
Ubalnel
Aid
Brittany
East Fruasia
Ore
Red Army
Bouthern
Man Pleads Guilty to Dwelling Theft and Trespass
Jack Munro, unknown to Forbes, pleads guilty to stealing in a dwelling, trespassing on railway property, and indecent handling. He has a long prior record and is sentenced to three months in jail. A boarder reported the incident on July 22. Munro claimed intoxication and future marriage plans.
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I le
Alles
Focal
Jack Munro
Forbes
Munro
Brown
Taxi Proprietor Faces Forbes Negligent Driving Charge
At Forbes Police Court yesterday Dubbo taxi proprietor Abbert Woodley was charged with negligent driving on the Parkes Road near Forbes. Evidence showed a late May night incident when a lorry tail light obscured by a lorry forced Woodley to dodge and scrape two vehicles. the magistrate dismissed the charge for lack of sufficient negligence evidence.
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Forbes
Yaterday
OG. W. Brown
Pim
Abbert Jus Woodley
Parkes Road
P.M
Moront
Mir A O. Palmer
Bergt O Sullivan
Darosbalgie
Parkes
Dubbo
Larry
Woodley
London War Warnings Prompt Public Discussions
London residents face air raid danger as German bombs threaten the city. Prime Minister Churchill and other leaders warn of possible sustained attacks while urging civilian precautions. Sunday services and church notices follow early afternoon timings.
Irrigation Wastage and Conservation in Lachlan Valley
A letter from Forbes dated August 1 outlines irrigation concerns for the Lachlan Valley. It argues current channel distribution wastes water, advocates measured pumping to cover optimal land, and suggests canal water use be limited to stock with landowners pumping for irrigation. The writer cites sample flows and potential acre-water savings to justify reforms.
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Sir Os
National
Iportance
Echelle
Wyangalg
Abbie Wsbogpe
Brealbert
Dirige Ghanciels
Loas
Mabbera
Irrigaddenis
Weber
Mechaniga
Lachlan
Dear Wood Carter Fined for Timber Theft from Back Yamma Forest
J F Hankmore was filmed taking four tons of timber from Back Yamma State Forest on May 21. He pleaded guilty at the local Police Court. Foreman P R Ward testified seeing him with wood and officials noted a shortage of patrols due to fuel and tyre shortages. The court fined Hankmore and ordered payment of the royalty and penalties.
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Wood Carter
J. F. Hank
Wilorss
Hack Yamma Hate Forest
Belmg
Dio Ae
C. W Brown
Bocal
Wien
Ratmore
Fraser
Rankmore
Frost
P.M
Lincethey Capeniens
Prost
Negular
Bankmore
Forbes branch debates gift for Soldiers' Club site
At a Forbes Helarmed Geldiers League meeting a Perpetual Trustees Company letter revealed a land donation for a soldiers club. Debate followed over whether conditions attach to the gift and if the land may be used for building. a building fund was launched with subscriptions via press and radio while site specifics remained unsettled. A 3 wheel trailer was also advertised for sale.
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Forbes
Helarmed Geldiers’ League
Reed
Perpetual Trustes Compemy
Yd Bey
RO. Palmer
Mir. Gaymard
Mestrs
Joe Doyle
R Bain
Cowra
Inquest Over Death of EightYearOld Parker in Waugan Road Crash
The Forbes coroner held an inquest into the death of Thomas Edward Parker eight who died after a truck accident on the Waugan Road July 2. Witnesses described steering failure and a rollover near Hill Cat with several children injured.
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Forbes
H. M. Ford
Toot
Forbes Eurt Bouse
Thom
Edward Parker
Wee
Waugan Road
Thomas Willcox
Joshua Parker
Eugowrs
Sipething
Curwin
Abe Sleor
Fraymond Willcox
Clara
Arthur Gordon
Phock
Thomas Edward
McLean
Michica
Mail Hemi
RW Parker
Sirlice PhD
Epee Wightley
Nes
Rematts
Correspondence Calls for Taalimenial Fund for Jack Moses
A committee forms to raise a talaimenial fund for Jack Moses who is away from the wine industry and respected by friends. Messages invite contributions and add names to the committee including G Con, R Lindmy, A Boult, W Martin, J D Boyd, L Astley, and others with a subscription list in progress.
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Jack Moses
Jack
Posman
Bush Weel
G. Con
Belling Co, Ltd
SG Bridge Street
Sydney
Tresaumer
R. Lindmy
Commercial Bank of Parkes
Cus
A. Boult Peat
Wood
Champion
Post
W. Martin
Box
Orange
J. D. Boyd
C/o
Messie
Boyd & Clark
Parkers
L. Astley
AMSP
Goolely
Dubba
Leroida
K. Shakespeare
A. P. Sshwarts
W. Kilpatrick
Forbes — . P
Healthheed Poad Reveals Half Tre Anecatam
An unclear fragment hints at health topics and appetite concerns. The text mentions disappearance of certain symptoms and questions about how soon relief might occur.
Government to fund country slaughtering and billing centres
The federal government announced on Tuesday at Wagga that financial support will be provided to establish country killing centres with Commonwealth and State cooperation. Minister Scully said the project aims to open centres at Wagga Wagga Cowra and Dubbo to improve stock processing for export markets.
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Wagga
Mr. Scully
Scully
Gebimet
Aler
Beactken
Australia
Cowra
Dubbe
Election of Hospital Directors contested by public servants
The Advocate reports on the hospital board election with four government nominees under fire. Critics argue public servants are incapable or uninterested in running the hospital, prompting debate on the board’s future leadership.
Grenfell Show Reminder for Cliente Annual Show
A reminder notes the Cliente annual show to be held this year on Friday and Saturday in It and Ind Bop with details unclear due to damaged text.
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Germany
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American State Department
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Petcy Pr
King George
Esngland
Taly
Sea West Pacific
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Tolu
Puniteasie
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Muar
Dubbo Taxi
London
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Cbee
the Boat
Yamma State Forest
E. A Clarence
Lim
Chymard
Trelee Company
Caymord Gals
Thomas Ed. Parker
Grenfell
Jiatmeni
Evestad
Mars Wallane
Pat Noll
Aertel
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