Peace at Last Pacific War Ends
Prime Minister Attlee announced Japan’s surrender marking the end of hostilities. The text includes Allied demands and reflections on the war’s turning points, the contributions of service members, the home front, and plans for rehabilitation and postwar recovery.
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Pacific
Japan
Attlee
London
Mr. Attlee
Togo
Faraigali
Great Britain
India
United States
Australia
Well Done Digger Cenotaph Service Recall at Harold Street
Report describes a wartime remembrance at the Cenotaph on Harold Street with prayers, bugle calls, and tributes to fallen servicemen from the two world wars. Padre White delivers sacred lines, urging memory and honor, as ex-servicemen gather with comrades.
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Harold Street
Praiiie
Rey
ATF
C. Wright
Padre White
Thanksgiving Observances Fill Night With Service and Hope
Churches held thanksgiving services at night while prayers for peace were offered amid tense weather reports. The Town Hall opened for dances and the district held processions for children as residents felt expectant after years of danger and the belief the invader threat had lessened.
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Cena
Wuen Wah
Prigmilon
Forbes Received the Glad Tidings Civic Pageant
A bustling procession and civic program marked celebrations led by the Mayor Ald. Gunn after Japan’s capitulation. Crowds filled streets near the Town Hall as the Town Band played and a monster parade moved through Lachlan, Court, and Harold Streets with police, veterans, and youth groups in the line of march.
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Jorriea
Cam
Atrecia
Dempary
Vndim
Ald
M. H. Gunn
Ing
Ie Post Office
Town Hall
Lachlan
Court
Harold
Wuck Hartcher
Golders Gallum
WWDO
Pire Brigade
VAD
Ted Crom
Boy Scouts
Girl Guide
Bodeky
Lime
Ald. Gunn
Pleasant musical afternoon held at C W A rooms
A hospital auxiliary organized a pleasant musical afternoon on Thursday the 8th to raise funds for the local loan, featuring Mrs Hawnt with violin solos, Airs Crisp, Mr A Wilkes, and Adina June Wilkey. Several performers, including Miss Maureen Munitland and Geen Burke, contributed songs. The event, noted for its agreeable program and charming accompaniment by Mrs Ganga, met its goal of a tasty afternoon regardless of minor hitches.
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C.W
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China
Byres
Iar
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Ald Gunn
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Tome Alec
Rand
Bane
Dhe Béayer
Mem
Clyil
Ae Hire Council
AK Batsee mreNe
Porbesn
Miers’ League
Otter
Mort
His Majesty
the King
Digger
Can
Tml Ives Sere Aldier
Atu
Mt In
V.p.day
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MacArthur
Bern
Forbes
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Monster
Fiom
Wiel Cap
Ford Vacat
T Doyle
Ie Loder Room
Thurway
Mt & Jm
T. Cabot
Bec, Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association
Forbes Baptist Church
Bervice J Pam
Pastor CO
Campbell
Iwou
Santally
Barber
Sporta
Bervicen
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