Red Army Breaks German Lines in White Russia Advance
Soviet forces punched a 50 mile front breakthrough south of Neval in White Russia. They claim 20,000 German deaths and 2,000 prisoners with 336,000 Russians in the offensive. Germans report retreat toward the Baltic and Latvia border amid heavy fighting and tank clashes.
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London
White Russia
Neval
Moscow
Baltic
Lunas
Balie
Ree
Nevel
Latvia
Hettas
Parade Details for Hospital Carnival and Ambulance Event
Reminder of a parade tied to the Hospital and Ambulance Carnival in Harold Street Dear Town Hall. The notes mention uniform dress and early 1800 start times and seek recruits including Bren carrier driver training with military pay and allowances for service.
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Harold Street
Town Hall
Wininat
Raid on Germany Report From London Briefing
London dispatch reports American bombers operating from North African airfields attacked targets in Germany yesterday. The Adriatic raider bases were cited as staging areas as Allied forces continued to press the offensive.
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London
Berman
Germany
Australian Advance in New Guinea near Rabaul advances
Allied forces conduct daylight sweep from Empress Augusta Bay bases 20 air miles from Rabaul and press advances in New Guinea. Japanese withdrawal along the Banga River is noted as patrols penetrate enemy territory with limited opposition. Australian Northern advance near Wares meets slight resistance and airfield raids by Catalin under RAAF control hit targets inland off Dutch New Guinea. American bombers strike the Marshall Islands, destroying six Japanese fighters and damaging others amid light enemy interception.
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Empress Augusta Hay
Rabaul
Australia
New Guinea
Banga River
Catalin
RAAF
Exam
Dutch New Canes
Gomme
Pune
Marshall Tilanda
New Year Eve Revel at Lachlan Street Hospital Event
The Hospital and Ambulance workers organize a New Year’s Eve revel at Lachlan Street with bagpipe costumes a parade and prize winners in various sections. The Hillbilly concert group debuts alongside a second concert party of local stars. attractions include a mock wedding prizes hoopla ice cream stalls and refreshments as the old year ends and the new year begins.
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Lachlan Street
Aptrit
Boerou
Princa
Hosspital
Break-up party at Forbea North Public School
A pleasant afternoon event last Thursday featured a small concert as the annual Break-up party at Forbea North Public School. The teacher presented a year in review, thanked helpers, awarded merit certificates, and announced top pupils in each class. Noel O Connor was Dux of first class, Allen Dux second class, Colm Dus Dux third class, Eric Dawes Dux sixth class, with best attendance noted for boys including Colin.
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Forbea North Public School
Iethimst
Dux
Noel O'Connor
Clams Allen
Rout Elected Shire President Among Uncontested Nomination
Dr Les Rout was unanimously chosen as Shire President after a single nomination. Dr Rout succeeds to lead a vast area with capital value over 12,000,000 and long service, promising support from council members including Crs Beddle and Mr Booth.
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Dr. Rout
Duthy
Rowt
Crs
Beddle
Preceentaa
Pir
Booth
Forbes Sheep Sale Sees Lambs and Hoggets Dearer
At Forbes on Friday 17 December the Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co and partners sold about 3800 sheep with five metropolitan buyers and usual country buyers present. Most pens sold at auction. prime lambs and hoggets dearer by weeks, prices listed for various classifications. Next sale scheduled for Friday 7 January 19.
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Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co. Ltd
W. K. Garnney
Examination record for 4th Class Dawes in 6 percent class
The perance examination notes show 4th Class Eric J. Dawes with a 6 percent result in the Clas.
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Perance
Eric J. Dawes
Fat sheep and store sale held at regular fortnightly yards
Edward Weaver and Co auctioneers report about 1800 fat sheep and 180 store sheep penned last Friday. Fat lot totals 7800 head drawn reduced by 1009, with steady to slightly higher values for lambs and grown sheep. Prime and trade lambs and wethers show gains. ewes and store stock meet steady demand with modest activity.
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Edward Weaver
Porbess
Farmers & Graziers' Co-op. Co. Ltd
Sydney
Bydsney
Daroobalgle
Homebush
Councillors Back Griffith for Deputy President Role
The council members, praised for cooperation and a capable staff, expressed appreciation for the public and office treatment. Griffith was nominated by Beddie as deputy president with unanimous support from councillors.
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Griffth
Or Beddie
Griffith
Appalling growth of noxious weeds alarm Jemalong Shire
In a Friday Jemalong Shire Council meeting report, Mr. J H Brown warns of a 100 to 200 percent weed increase since last season. He notes roads are damaged, private properties infested, and skeleton weeds rising, urging strong action and better eradication methods amid manpower constraints.
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Saneni
Dmr
J. H. Brown
Jemalong Shire
Trown
Brown
Cowra
Jack's Leap
Qrenfell
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MacArthur
Mt Wea
South- West Pacific
Calarie
Sth Army
Department of Information
President
Les. Rout
Dr. Griffith
Benny
Chew
L. H. Bout
Weaver & Ood
Sourrot
Brown Hat
Bathurst
Alexander
Grenfell Road
Nancy Alexander
Nanette Gibeon
Baturday
Mr. and
Mira, H. Gibson
Riveraleigh
Orang
Vargs
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