Japanese Naval Losses in Central Solomons Fight
During a long naval engagement near Kolambangara and Vila Harbor in the Central Solomons, Japanese ships including two cruisers and two destroyers were sunk or damaged as American forces intercepted reinforcements. Japanese efforts to reinforce New Georgia and Rendova faced heavy losses. balanced by American advances northward toward Balroko Harbor.
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Vila
Kolombangare
Solomons
Vila Gulf
Kelambaryira
New Georgia
Telonds
Munba
Munada
Balroko Harbor
Rendova Island
Empty Drums Urgently Needed in City Shortage
The article warns of a critical shortage of empty kerosene drums hindering fertilizer and civil supply distribution. It notes thousands of drums scattered across properties and urges all owners to return them promptly to support wartime efforts.
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Profesor Priellier
Sydney University
Tosy
Uncle Toby
The War in the West Has Ended
An Allied leader declares the war in the west has ended after years of hard fighting. The piece notes Hitler’s failed aims and Britain's resilience, forecasting a needed sustained effort by Allied forces before true quiet returns.
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Willer
France
Britain
Tray
Tay
Hitler
Albissotii
Jon
West
Forbes Special Sheep Sale Reports High Averages
Averaged 17 shillings 8 pence per head across 15 000 sheep yarded at Forbes on Wednesday 4 August. Buyers came from Eumungerie Quirind Grenfell Grange Canowindra and local districts. Merino wethers ewes and wether weaners commanded diverse prices with an overall average of 17/8 per head.
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Merino Ewes
Corriedale Wether
Foreigner claims at NSW land settlement meeting stir alarm
Trundle councillor warns about foreigners in all occupations and land, urging swift action as soldiers return. Western Australia reps cite many foreigners evading military service in rural work while League push for land policy reshaping ownership and repatriation funding under Commonwealth control.
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R Provan
Trundle
B.S
Land Settlement Committee
HSL
Sydney
Provan
K.H Todi
Western
Australis
West Land
Australia
League
Commonwealth Commission
R.8.l. Western District Conference
BSL
Dubbo
Unusual Pony Freezes Its Hooves at Oberon Shed
Oberon correspondent reports Austin Cunynghame found his shod pony standing upright with frozen hooves when fed in the shed. After clipping away the ice, the pony was released and appeared none the worse for the incident. Cunynghame says he had never seen such a thing before in Oberon.
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Bathurst “Times
Oberon
Austin Cunynghame
Lammermoors
Mr. Cunynghame
W D R A Annual Meeting At Orange Delegates Debate Racing Future
Delegates of the Western District Racing Association met at the Royal Hotel Orange for the thirty-fifth annual meeting. Attendance was down with Forbes absent among 14 clubs represented. Officers elected included President B J Renna of Orange and secretary D J Moana of Orange, as discussions centered on funding, facilities, and the impact of government policy on racing.
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Western District Racing Association
Royal Hotel
Orange
Forbes
Johnn Kennin
Wellington
Curtin
Mr Bennt
AJC
Aii
Whitch
B. J. Renna
A M. Balcombe
Parkes
F. Phillip Cowra
R. C. Birkenhead
Ww W Gardner
H Mitchell
D. J. Moana
J. Whiteley
Pig prices rise at Forbes Friday sale report
Forbes Friday sale shows stronger demand with pig prices up from the prior week. Heavy buyers paid higher for baconers and fatters while parkers eased. eight pigs sold strongly in store yard with prices lifting to around 3 dearer. Sows and various weights moved, with ranges noted for heavy and light porkers and baconers.
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Forbes, Associated
V D C Notes Reunion Dinner Details
Members are reminded the reunion dinner will be held in the C Won Rest Rooms at 0 o clock on Saturday August 14. In uniform will be WON. those with uniforms or equipment should attend. The parade will be at 690 hours, comprising 303 range use and general instruction. Dinner need not be brought.
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C.won
Local donation report from Mr Wilsons FCW
A damaged clipping notes a donation of £1 and mentions Dr Belleher, Mr Co, and Mr Wiltes with amounts unclear. The fragmentary item references a total and names several individuals, but the exact purpose and full figures remain unreadable.
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Belleher
Wiltes
F.O.W. CARE STALL and trends of the P.O.w. Pund
The stall yielded 60 10 8 and 27 10 80 as results from the event. A competing entry contributed £1 8s to the total.
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P.o.w
Vegetable Aims Increased Sowings for 1943 44
The Commonwealth Food Controller seeks higher vegetable plantings for 1943 44 with a nationwide drive to boost farm food output. Growers will complete forms to estimate future sowings and guide production adjustments, backed by government support and supplier assistance to hit targets.
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Commonwealth Food Controller
Returtin
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