War fronts report Russian advances and New Guinea gains
Allied air raids hit Rabaul and Buna Gana l area with heavy losses to Japanese forces. Russian troops press beyond Milopol and push into Leningrad front while Soviet forces retake and seize new towns. Australian troops push along the New Guinea coast near Saidor and Weaver Point, extending the advance against Japanese positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milopol
Leningrad Front
Ine Hae
New Guinea
Weaver Point
Saidor
Rabaul
New Britain
Tobera
Buns Canal
Buna Ganal
al Sbipa
Russia
Nikopol
Leningrad
Luga
Red Army
Novgorod
Dreiper
Municipal employees adopt fortnightly holiday plan
In a unanimous vote the council approved a minimum holiday of two weeks per year for outside staff including the works overseer and electrical engineer and the town hall caretaker. Also noted are recalls about personnel moves and a person returning to camp yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolidays
Ald
Hurtcher
Martin
Price Officials In Town Investigate Local Prices
Price Commissioner's staff visited Fortes on Tuesday to check prices charged by local businesses. Prosecutions are likely, and a stampede toward new price checks for proclaimed goods is noted. The issue will be raised at Forbes branch of the ALLP meeting in the judge room of the Town Hall tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Commissioner's Department
Fortes
Forbes Bramth
Jndge
Town Hall
Fricke
Discharged in Assault Case Against Clement Hay
Clement Hay a service member in uniform was discharged after postponed hearings for charges of occasioning sexual bodily harm to Leslie Tapler and assaulting Ronald Brok. Key witnesses were unavailable, including Taylor who reportedly has a blank mind, Melbourne and Sydney witnesses subpoenaed but unable to attend, prompting defense opposition to further adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Hay
Leslie Tapler
Melbourne
Sydney
PML
Taylor
Sergi
Bedgwick
For
Melon
Parkes
Parkey Court
Forbes
Sedgwick
Uwe
Dol
Urey
Transfers Cause Police Objection In Forbes and Eugowra Hotels
In Forbes the Metropolitan Hotel transfer from Dom McClonkey to George Alfred Wilkin was granted after magistrate G W Brown ruled the transferee deserved another chance despite police objections. Wilkin, a former hotel keeper and war veteran, presented discharge records and sincere undertakings, with wife and son to reside. police had raised concerns over antecedents. In Eugowra, Horace Holman Upton’s license to the Club House Hotel was approved with no police objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Forbes
Dom. McClonkey
George Alfred Wilkin
R. Meillon
Pyne
Salh
Potce
Pype
George Alfred Wilkins
Polley
Sydney
Wilkins
MF. McCloakey
Lcensee
In Spector
Great Western
Wilking
Box
Howie
Porches
Tiger Ant
Crest Western
Lionel Sinclair Prager
Heemste
Club House
Eugowra
Horace Holman Upton
Farewell to Fr Boylan at Uhr High School
On Tuesday at 10 the children of the combined schools gathered at the Convent of Mercy to bid farewell to Fr Boylan who is transferred to Brewmrin. A musical and verse program followed with a presentation. Misa Noy O Rourke spoke for the children expressing regret and appreciation. Father Boylan thanked them and hoped to see them again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhr High School
Convent of Mercy
Fr. Boylan
Brewmrrin
Misa Noy O'Rourke
Father Boylan
Pr. Hoylan
Forbes Swimming Carnival Under Local Club Notice
A swimming carnival under the local Swimming Club is set for tomorrow at the Olympic Pool starting 1.15 PM. Proceeds go to Forbes Red Cross and Goomforts Fund. more than four events are nominated and finalised at 8 o’clock tonight by secretary N Webb. A refreshments booth run by ladies will aid the funds. admission is adults 4d and children 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Seelock
N. Webb
Unclear Trial Proceedings Mention Defendants and Melbourne
Fragmentary notes mention a defendant named Hay and an unknown man Ronald Btckley in Melbourne. A sergeant Bedg wick says he has no evidence to offer. The text references assault recollections and discharge decisions without clear dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Sec
Ronald Btckley
Melbourne
Bedgwick
Welcome Home To Soldiers on Leave at Town Hall
A large crowd gathered at Town Hall on Tuesday night to honor soldiers from the Suh Battalion and other men on leave. The event, organized by Forbes business group, raised funds for the Forbes District Ambulance with profits over £5 to be settled after the Leap Year Dance on February 20. Leaders and guests praised the organizers, and several soldiers including Gordon Rousell and John Read were named among those home. A Leap Year dance at Town Hall with a special train from Parkes is billed as a highlight.
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Suh Boattalion
Tenne
Forbes
Tess Ghaudier
Phenny Currey
Marie Mushes
Treamurer
Tunging
Vince
Tin Forbes
Bane
Les Martin
Ald
M. H. Gung
Returned Soldiers’ League
FE. A Clarence
Ron
Pyne Wan
Gordon Rousell
L. Martin
John Read
Arnold Day
Tom Forrenter
Pat Gordon Hazell Belland
Ron Prynn
Dave Littler
Clive Qonran
A. Hugo
Dad Hamilton
Parkes
V D C Notes and upcoming parade details
The next parade is set for the 27th at 0600 Howra instead of 0800 with details to follow. NCC meeting at 1800 hours on the 1st. nominations for Gattal Jungle Range on the 19th and 20th for Battalion Camp at Nowra on the 27th. Personnel may attend either or both. provisions include Brevelling and food, with Mowra allowances and full military pay. cricket talent needed for a prospective match against ATU around mid March.
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Howra
N.C.C
Gattal Jungle Range
Nowra
Dist
Mowra
ATU
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Italy
Allied Air Activity O
Thaly
Uae
Rome
Anzio
Les
Buddy” Ryan
Mia. Tierney
Prince Street
North Hill
Edna
Ifebl
PRICE
Leslie Tylor
Ferry Street
Defendant
Momo
Shaggy Ridge
Dept. of Information
L.M
G. W. Brown
V.D.C
Tromaton
de Witt
AISON
Rankin Street
Mac.Robertson
Creray Gipci
Parnes
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