Fodder Concession Rates Discussed At District Meeting
The Stock Inspector Mr Free man reported to Forbes PSP Board on fodder issues. Rain is needed to restore water for stock as dry weather limits surface water. Several routes for water supply were investigated and a subdivision contract near completion with barb wire remaining. Noxious crops declared and special concessions for starving stock via railway stations noted.
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Freeman
Fils
Forbes Psp. Board
Goreme
Mortray
Parkes
Quandialla
Bogan Gate
Tullanore
Bogan Cace
Ralloway
Lepeibeen
Minister Visit Cancelled To Forbes
The Hon. J. A. Kelly MLA minister for public health was to visit Forbes today to discuss hospital matters but the trip has been cancelled due to the seriousness of the international situation. Town Clerk Mr Dempsey received notice Tuesday but it was too late for publication in this edition.
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J. A. Kelly
Forbes
Corneclion
Dempsey
Eastern Front and Pacific War News Roundup
The report covers ongoing Eastern Front battles with German and Russian forces trading gains while Allied efforts in the Pacific tighten. British and American firepower reinforce Singapore and Malaya as Manila comes under bombardment. Japan warns of a prolonged war as operations extend to Cavite and New York harbor approaches are mined.
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Londain
Belama
Likten
Gieres Mg
Navy
Horny Mong
Eberlatter
Singapore
Malaya
Kotu Baru
Elo
Cavite
Philippines
Japan
Ameriea
Britain
Sun Prison
Hor Foong
New York Harbor
York
Europ
Moerow
Berlin
Riverhea
Goering
Reichstag
Hitler
el Adem le
Tobruk
A.R.P Test Alert Planned Sunday in Forbes Event
Forbes organisation set to activate Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 for an A.R.P test assessing preparedness. Regular and volunteer fire fighters, wardens, VADs, and hospital staff will participate under Captain Twogoed as incendiary-bomb drills are signaled to the control centre.
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Forbes
Twogoed
Chis! Warden Pt Control Centre
Bumba
Convoy Escort Guides Merchant Vessel Details
On a British destroyer escort, the yeoman of signals and two petty officers relay orders by ramp and flag to direct the merchant ships under guard. The crew communicates routes and timings to ensure safe passage during convoy duty for the Allied fleet.
Forbes Welcomes Local Priest in Ordination Ceremony
On December 10 at 4 30 in St Lawrence's Forbes a large crowd gathered for the ordination of Noel Maxwell by Bishop Fox of Wilcarnnia Forbes. The ceremony included clergy and nuns, with Fr Maxwell receiving first blessings and a reception held in Forbes grounds attended by family and friends.
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St. Lawrence's Church
Forbes
Ife
Rey
Noel Maxwell
T. Lyne Temoras
J. McDade
Grenfell
Jordan
Forbea Convent
Num
Ceella
Goodacre
Dean Sexton
McQarthy
Maxwell
Sisters of Mercy
Marist Brothers
Moel
Springwood
Mos Mie
New Zealand
An- Vent
Dein Sexton
Britain Loses Prince of Wales and Repulse in Japanese attack
Tokyo confirms the sinking of Britain's battleships Prince of Wales and Repulse after a three hour Japanese air bombardment off Malaya. The loss includes 1400 aboard Prince of Wales and 1200 aboard Repulse, with 2900 survivors reported. The incident follows an attack on a British Eastern Fleet off Singapore.
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Singapore
Taklo
Britain
Tokio
Malaya
Vesaile Beng
Prince of Wales
Earic
Sbe
Bihe
Fepabe
Bowen
Tere Yeubermlay
First Holy Mass Held With Thanksgiving Te Deum
A Te Deum of Thanksgiving was sung by Pr Mawel and on Thursday morning at unspecified dawn a large congregation joined with Fr Maxwell in offering his first Holy Mass.
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Pr. Mawel
T Oelock
Hon
Maxwell
Hartcher Re-elected Mayor as Forbes Council Elects Deputy
In a crowded Forbes meeting Alderman Jack Hartcher appears unopposed for a year as mayor after oath and declaration. Alderman Gunn is named deputy mayor and the council sets allowances, committees, and plans a Town Hall supper room gathering with further remarks to follow.
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Jack Hartcher
Forbes
Mr. Gain
Ald
Gun
Howitt
Helm
Clare
AG Web
Civision
Gunn
Hartcl
Helman
Perseul
Japanese Naval Losses Report Attack on Battleship
The issue states American bombers set afire and sank a 20,000 ton Japanese battleship while a Japanese cruiser and a destroyer were also sunk in ongoing operations.
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Theie
Japanee Wehr Cruiier
Forbes Comforts Fund Raises and Allocates Donations
Forbes Australian Comforts Fund branch met to remit £75 to headquarters, purchase war savings certificates, and donate £25 to the Jack's Day fund for dependents of servicemen lost in action. The meeting discussed entertainment plans, thanked Mr Clarence for his work, and noted November accounts with a balance of £263 17s 4d.
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Forbes
Australian Comforts Fund
Australia
Syd
Clarencet
Mit
Australian Comforts
Tranich
Winnie
Clarence Wat
Comtorka
Mir
Laremae
GWA
Younger Set
Asktet
Clatence
Ie Owa
Youngm
Mesurs
Clarence
Palmer
Campbell
J. P Breen
Uve
Shir
K. Ford
Ford
Pund
Sale
Mooks
Meagher
Pater
Mir Ford
Cross fire erupts on Camp Hill amid ongoing violence
Another cross fire broke out on Camp Hill on Wednesday evening. The frequency of these outbreaks in this particular area is under investigation by local police. Forbes Newspaper Co. Pty. Ltd. published this report from Lachlan Street office.
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Camp Hill
Jocn
Forbes
Go. Pty, Ltd
Lachlan Street
Stamp Machine Goes Out of Commission at Forbes Post Office
Mr. Raper, acting postmaster at Forbes, informs that the 8d stamp machine used in the Forbes Post Office has failed and will be withdrawn for the time being. Earlier it was thought temporary and a second machine would serve, but this week a third machine was also withdrawn.
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Raper
Forbes
Totat
Aar
Roper
The Time Is Now for the Volunteer Defence Corps
The Forbes unit of the Volunteer Defence Corps invites men over 35 to enlist at Forbes Scout Hall on Sunday. The Prime Minister supports a partly trained force to defend Australia, with volunteers ready for immediate service and training available for men or youths of any age.
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Forbes
VOC
Aitralle
Varlday
Atari
Ehothler
Im. J. Curtint
Welkre
Forbes Scout Hall
Sunney
Vpje
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