Naval Bombing Campaigns Near Marianas and Saipan
Reports from Washington detail U S naval air and bombardment actions in the Marianas and Saipan in the Marshall Islands group. Distances place the farthest island about 600 miles from Truk and 1300 miles from Tokyo. General MacArthur headquarters also cites Allied forces completing the occupation of western New Britain from Arawe to Cape Gloucester.
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Washington
U.S
Marianas
Saipan Islands
Marshall Islands
Truk
Tokio
Pacific
MacArthur
New Britain
Arawe
Cape Gloucester
Soviet Advancing in Russia as Pskov Falls and Krivoi Rog Cleared
Reports say Soviet forces capture more villages and push toward Pskov while Germans retreat from Krivoi Rog area. Moscow broadcast cites Red Army gains over a year, with advances of over 1000 miles and large portions of occupied territory recaptured. Britain lauds Polish policy shift, Japan fails to breach blockade of Rabaul as Allied air and naval actions sink Japanese freighters and escort vessels in the Bismarck Sea and Solomons region. Western New Guinea patrols report continued attacks on enemy supply lines.
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Berlig Tadiig
Moscow
Klaraham Stalin
Germany
Red Army
Britain
Poland
Rusti
Rabaul
Bismarck Sea
Solomons
Mitchell
Liberator
Rabel
Tin
New Gritaka
Serang Harbor
Te Py
Failing to Enrol Court Fines Three Defendants
In Forbes Police Court yesterday three defendants were fined for failing to enrol. James Corwin Smith and Jack Dedman admitted neglects tied to age and service obligations. sums ranged from five to seven pounds plus court costs. The cases noted pending or past due enrolment dates and ration-card implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospector
Jack Dedman
End Hee
James Joseph Forrester
Lisut
King
Hospital Fees Awarded Against Brenner in Debts Court
In the Ideal Small Debts Court yesterday Jas Dowd for Forbes District Hospital sued H J Brenner for £4 9s 0d incurred while his child was an inmate. Defendant did not appear. After hospital secretary J A Wilkey testified, Mr Brown PM awarded the hospital the claimed sum and costs. Two other cases were withdrawn.
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Jas, Dowd
Moloney and Willams
Forbes District Hospital
H. J. Brenner
J. A. Wilkey
Brown
New Substitute for Rubber Reported in the United Eastes
A vinyl type plastic derived from coal air silt and water is claimed as a substitute for rubber. It is said to be impermeable and reclaimable and could allow tube trade-ins for damaged tubes. Australia might leverage rich deposits to expand production and by-products.
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United Eastes
Australia
Begging Alms Two Old Offenders Before Court
Two elderly defendants faced Forbes Police Court on charges of begging alms and possessing stolen goods. Closson and Som San Emaarase Sarr were observed in Lachlan Street and later found with items tied to alleged theft. Closson received 14 days for begging alms and seven days for possessing stolen goods.
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Closson
Kay
Lachlan Street
Mt Bo E
Som San Emaarase
Bunnel
Darlinghurst
Bet
Weaver's Complaint Over Regimentation Hinders Peacetime Production
Mr. Reg Weaver declares in a Tuesday night broadcast that private business faces over-regimentation, leaving no chance to prepare for shifting to peacetime production and expanding output to meet viable markets. He argues lack of initiative and loss of incentive to internal expansion.
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Itenvahlabke
Mr. Weaver
Parkes Post Office Lists Unofficial Closing Times
Mr A Roper postmaster records unofficial closing times for multiple offices including Sydney Bathurst Caragabal and Condobolin with varied days and late afternoon hours. Entries show adjustments across towns like Bathurst Eugowras Grenfell and Goolagong and reference 1948.
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A. Roper
Parkes
Sydney
Pri
Sun
Pam
Forbes District Hospital Directors Scrutinize Low Overdraft
At the Forbes District Hospital monthly meeting the treasurer reported a debit balance of £2 3s 1d the lowest overdraft in years. Minutes note a delayed AGA cooker order a single tender for a replacement and commitments including deposits from bequests and a dance for National Hospital Day Appeal.
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Forbes District Hospital
Treasurers
Measra
Hlek
Ford Khaitmann
BT. Gal
F. J. Crippin
L. Robinson
O. O. Whitelaw
W. T. Gilchrist
L. J. Johnson
C. J. Pree
Dir
J. P. Duns
Aga. Cooker
Willey
Whitelaw
Wiskey
Pisapuaey
McCormack
da- Poobalgie
Norman Coles
Victory Loan drives funds and quotas across towns
The Victory Loan program opens with about £80,000 in money and 660 subscribers, with many towns increasing their quotas by up to £86,000 and adding new allotments. The Commonwealth Loan Campaign Committee assigns Eugowra to value £76,800 for 180 subscribers as of March 38, aiming to boost local subscriptions.
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Mary
Victory
Forbes
Commonwealth Loan Ongaming Committee
Eugowra
Lantern Lecture at 8 km Genome West Road
A lantern lecture is planned near 8 km Genome West Road with speakers including Min H and Couwin P. AD wel cam. The notice appears partial and unclear but confirms an upcoming event location and participants.
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H. C. Couwin
Baptist Church New Avera Services Each Sunday
Local notice lists a Baptist church at New Avera with Sunday services led by a pastor and Rev. The entry notes parish affiliation and regular worship times.
Studied Plastics and Chemicals in 20th Century Industry
A fragmented note lists plastics and coal derivatives including phenol and formaldehyde end products used for mudulating materials in wires nylon and perfumes. It mentions comtein phenol and sulpha related terms as part of a growing catalog of materials.
Riverside cricket competition reports and lineups
The Riverside match lists show capt W Rousell and players W Purslow L Welsh C Palmer Ctis D McGregor ONeil Darcy Ellis Davin Collitts Emery J Jones He jrove Porbes 8t with Laurence lineup including L Hodge T Kee Bee Te Lente Ons H Sa Fichens Gapgin Wilke Coles Austen.
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Riverside
W. Rousell
W. Purslow
L. Welsh
C. Palmer
Caltis
D. McGregor
O'Neil
q_ Darcy
G. Ellis
N. Davin
D Collitts
Emery J. Jones
Laurence
L. Hodge
Tee Kee Bee
H. Sa Fichens
CIA
A Gapgin
q_ Wilke
Coles
EK Austen
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Pskov
Krivoi Rog
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Somi Costa
Ball
James Corwin Smith
Appeair
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bin Behanlf
Tk Mage
Gilchrist
Boone
Cassina
Dept. of Information Photos
Wilkes Joho Ier
Leit
Reg. Weaver
Weaver
P.O
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Thurs
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Thura
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TPO
Caroobalgin
Bouth
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Caragabal
Bagg Bat
Garena
Tun
Eugowrs
Tost
Thur
Condobolin
Cowal North
Mom
Forbes Hospital Finances
Directors
House Committee
Port.aaid
Eastern
Bengal
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Avera
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Chemigatstresa
Mhenesa
MD Fel da del Ae
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