Rumanians Accept Russian Peace Terms And Cease Fire
Dramatic wartime updates report Romania accepting Russian peace terms and issuing a cease fire against the Allies. Paris liberated by American and French forces, jubilation across Allied nations. British officials note pre approval by the Netherlands, and renewed German border pressures as Paris action reshapes campaign dynamics.
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London
Paris
Romania
Anthony Eden
Rumania
Ven & O
Crnaniae
France
Marne
Troyea
Pury
Australia
Salage
Homania
RAAF
Ivasion
Anne Hemding
Minit
Bostelimiicrus
Germany
Totiion
Mavnl
Bern
Parkes Show Lights Up After Rainy Day
Parkes Show ran Monday to Wednesday with heavy rain on day two washing out events. Wednesday brought bright conditions and a strong turnout with visitors from surrounding centres. Specht entries and 64 passengers noted in the crowd. 40 Forte and others also exhibited in ring events. Mrs Dudley Carroll won eight firsts amid pony and hackney classes. Forbes winners to be listed later. In global news, General Alexander’s report notes Japanese air raids west of New Guinea and Allied prisoners of war on the island of Poromos with officers and other ranks affected.
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Dudley Carroll
Forbes
Alexander
Australia
New Guamea
Comen Peevy
Pormos
Neighbors Quarrel Case Brought to Forbes Court
The Forbes Police Court yesterday heard a quarrel between neighbors Ruby Edwards and J Bedford. After evidence, defendant was fined £3 and court costs, with dismissal from a partial meal service duty. Mr Meillon represented the complainant and Mr BR Palmer defended.
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Ruby Edwards
Prince Hicest
J. Bedford
Forbes
Meillon
BR. O. Palmer
Brown
British Court's Decision on Point
A British court issues a ruling on a key legal point affecting ongoing proceedings. The decision clarifies the interpretation of the disputed issue and outlines implications for the parties involved.
For the duration of the War contract term debated
The British Court of Appeal ruled the phrase for the duration of the war too vague to enforce in Lackey v Chandlery. The decision may affect private contracts and war time agreements in Britain and possibly across the empire, as the term is used in India and Australia.
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Curtine
Ienses
Aloe Leo
Great Britain
Lackey
Chandlery
Great Brita
Welcome rains lift hopes for drought battered farms
Rainfall boosts prospects across Forbes North and surrounding districts after a dry spell. Farmers report significant falls in areas including Riveraieigh and Warrego with totals from 102 to 193 points, while drought relief continues in centers such as Eugowra and Trangie as soil moisture improves and sowing plans adjust.
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Riveraieigh
Prairielands
Warrog
West Plains
Dry
Co. Low
Boyd
Bedgerabong
Maohong
Eugowra
Orentell
Parkes
Gowrie Scholarship Fund Receives Notable Donation
Forbes supporters send £695 16s from an appeal across Forbes and district. A Sydney committee notes receipt and thanks Gowrie Trust Fund for the substantial donation, acknowledging the appeal's strong progress. The total appeal now exceeds £76,000.
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Mi FM
Qopelaned
Gowrie
Peres
Haw
Sydney
Forbes
A A. Armstrong
Grenfell Show Promises Fine Exhibits and Trotting
Final reminder for the Orentel annual Grenfell show on September 1 and 2 urges exhibitors to enter early due to disrupted tram services. A strong schedule outlook and promised prized displays in pavilion sections highlight the trotting and evening programs. Visitors can expect a splendid day with top ponies hacks tuners and jumpers from across the country.
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Orentel
Tml
Caragabal Juvenile Ball Aids Red Cross Event
A Caragabal juvenile ball to aid the Red Cross and Junior Red Cross was held at Caragabel Hall. Families are returning to Caregebel after holidays in Sydney. Miss B Wright is vacationing in Broken Hill.
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Red Cross
Caragabel Hall
Caregebel
Sydney
B. Wright
Sroken Hill
Local Police Notice Involving Ivy Le Brocque Bar
An application by Mrs Ivy Le Brecque to occupy a bar at Young Guest Forbes failed due to insufficient noise details and improper notice. The judge ruled the information bad for premature quitting and improper notice length. the case notes Mrs Le Brocque and family moved to Bathurst and the bar owner Carroll faced the order.
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Ivy le Brecque
E. Carroll
Young Guest
Forbes
Carroll
Pee Ee
Forbes Town Band at District Hospital Afternoon Recital
Forbes Town Band will perform popular airs at Forbes District Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Dr Crippin proposed the program to the committee, and it was approved by the matron. The invitation extends to patients and staff for this charity concert.
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Forbes Town
Forbes’ District Hospital
Dlr
Crippin
Fewer Trains Cuts to Forbes Sydney Line Services
Australian rail service cuts threaten Forbes amid dire forecasts from referendum defeat. The Sydney line schedules will remove Sunday and Monday trains, shift to a clay tin service on Saturdays, and adjust arrival times with mail and day trains altered. Central Western connections at Orange remain unchanged.
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Forbes
Sydney Mall
Sydney
Addi Gonal Cay
Central Western Exprem
Orange
Brockeinbingal
Penicillin Expert Arrives in New Guinea
Sir Howard Florey, renowned penicillin expert, arrived in New Guinea to assist the Army medical effort. He will stay in Australia for three months while overseeing antibiotic development and wartime medical trials.
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Howard 'Y
Lyons
Bly Howard
Australia
Winding Up Meeting of Old Hospital Committee
Forbes District Hospital held its final board meeting after its annual session, with director shortages and election plans for five committee members. Details cover ballot timing, a 1200 subscriber roll, post voting options, nurse hours reform, and finances including July collections and a new operating theatre emergency light purchase.
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FTER
Forbes District Hospital
WT. Gilchrist
Dir
H. K. Ford
Mesrs. C. . Press
O. C. Whitelaw
J. P. Dunn
L. L. Robinson
Higher duties pay approved for power house chief
At last council meeting aldermen approved a higher remuneration for the power house superintendent Mr Bain during the illness of electrical engineer Mr Beynon. An increase of two shillings per week was granted from July 10, with a saving of one shilling per week in car allowance offsetting the cost, making the net extra cost to the council about one pound per week.
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Power House
Bain
T. C. Beynon
Beynon
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