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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
1
General Alexander said the Germans had lost the Anzio bridgehead south of Rome and the Allies would take Rome. German counterattacks around the bridgehead were repelled. fighting continued with heavy artillery and infiltrations repulsed. Civilians and refugees report wartime hardships and debates over wartime preservation versus destruction of landmarks.
In a raid on the Kaveing and Caroline Islands group enemy ships were sunk and vessels damaged. Our medium and attack bombers struck at tree top height. eight planes were shot down. A 3000 ton cargo ship and three coastal vessels were sunk in harbor. two float planes destroyed, three damaged. American Catalinas rescued 14 airmen under heavy fire. Continued at foot of next column.
In a wartime briefing Prime Minister Mar Curtin indicated the government would not hesitate to raise meat and butter rations in Australia if extra supplies for Britain became necessary. The statement underscored wartime priorities and potential domestic austere measures.
Sir Ernest Fisk is named an honorary member of the Institution of Electrical and Radio Engineers, following recent honorary membership in the British Institution of Radio Engineers. N Gilmour notes Fisk, chairman of AWA, becomes Fellow Councillor and ALS president of the Australian group for his long service shaping radio in Australia.
Four officers from Central Flying School Parkes visited Ports on Tuesday to boost interest in the Air Training Corps for youths aged 16 to 18. Wing Commander L Martin and Flight Lieutenant R Bladen spoke at a council meeting, praising the corps and outlining aims to grow local strength to 30 cadets and fund a gymnasium. Squadron Leader Roberts and other instructors shared experiences from New Guinea and emphasized initiative in the Pacific war context.
A reminder to N COYRE One meeting at 1900 hours on Saturday the 19th. Parade on the 27th at 680 hours. A Mobile Training Tit will be in the arcs from the 24th. Further details later. Dominations require for course commencing at Nowra. March fieldcraft weapon training and minor pathos mentioned.
The Director General of Public Health outlines last month’s activity at Porbes Baby Health Centre. Mothers visited by Sisters of new born babies total 20 with 14 listed as new cases enrolled 14 babies weighed 201 test meals given 12. Attendance includes 208 infants under one year 92 under three years 1M. Total attendances 201 and daily attendance 32. Allied artillery actions on Japanese held islands in the Caroline group are described with 56 tons of bombs dropped and all aircraft returning safely.
A Forbes soldier pleaded guilty to posing as a traveller and wearing military uniform at Parkes Polo Court. He was fined £5 and costs after conflicting statements about his travel status, with evidence from Heffernan and others. He had slept in Parkes after claiming to be travelling, and said he lied about his employment.
Police arrested two strangers from Parkes on charges of begging alms in Lachlan Street. The defendants William John Gleeson and Pane Ones appeared in Forbes Court seeking a one week remand to allow inquiry into their antecedents.
In a local council action Ald Hurtcher moved the vote of speakers and it was carried by a hearty majority. The motion related to ongoing proceedings and reflected town hall sentiment.
The Forbes Parkes area, with Parkes as the DWAC headquarters, faces a 29,309 pig slaughter target for the coming year, part of a state total of 1,720,000 pigs. The Department of Agriculture notes new targets shift to calendar year carcase weights, and increases of about 11.6 pigs per breeding sow are needed to meet the quotas.
Buyer seeks Wheater and any Outen Birin in any quantity with immediate purchase. Limited supply of Prime Bright Straw Outen preferred at special rate. Local dealer requested to confirm availability and pricing.
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