Japan's Intensions in the Pacific Diggers' Carnival
The Returned Soldiers' League Forbes branch plans a fort night carnival from March to April 5 to aid Forbes District Hospital Ambulance and health schemes. The event, in Rankin Street, seeks support from Travellers and Civil Servants, with art union tickets planned and a queen competition.
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Hf. Lovett
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Returned Soldiers’ League
Forbes District Hospital
Forbes District Ambulance
Children’s Far West Health Scheme
League
Fund For the
Impresive
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Hindows
Commercial ‘Travellers’ Association
Lovet Sai
Sydney
Necenamy
Posiitde
Usal
Drone
Forbes
Queen Competition
Art Union
Lovet
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Japan Says U S Ties Fit Japan's Path for Now
Prime Minister Prince Konoye told the Lower House that relations with the United States remain guided by Japan’s view of justice while pledge to press home Japan's real intentions. He warned that foreign interference would be suppressed under Japan's national structure and outlined new but cautious plans for relations with Thailand. London press notes surprising tone in Japanese papers about Pacific defense and possible shifts in regional power, as President Roosevelt refrains from commenting on Matelock’s remarks about Oceania and Atlantic alliances.
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Tokyo
United States
Prince Konoye
Japan
Thailand
Tmbersia Om Li
London
Pacific
America
Chaly
Rooecvely
Matuoksa
Oceania
Anlatics
Goeanta
Capital Captured in Italian Somaliland Advance
London reports from a Nairobi correspondent that South Botalian units have nearly secured victory in the Italian Somaliland campaign. British forces push north toward Eritrea with key gains west of the Juba River, while unrest grows behind Abyssinia’s lines. The Eritrean drive aims to finish before the rainy season begins in four to six weeks, potentially delaying future offensives.
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Natrobi
Tunas
Juba
East Africa
Eritrea
Abyssinia
War News From Europe and Britain Updates
London reports a Cabinet meeting in Bulgaria indicating tensions rise as Germany presses on. Bulgarian emigration is expected as German subversion rumors surface. Rosia and Roumania sign an agreement amid German arrivals in Naples. Britain claims air and naval actions near Turkey and Malta with several losses and RAF deployments continuing.
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Bulgaria
Germany
Europe
Rosia
Roumania
Uwa
Naples
Berlin
Brith
British War Office
Air Ministry
Aayn
Turkey
Dodecanese
Malta
Calais
France
House of Lorca
House of Cammona Afs
England
Wales
Miniater
Anthony John Dill
Forbes Railway Figures Readable Yet Rough And Sparse
Forbes railway figures for the past year ending December 31 show goods metrics such as total tonnage dispatched 1 700 and received 16 088 with live stock figures 624 received and 1 672 dispatched. Passenger revenue totals £9 703 with parcels received and dispatched at 511 and 10 775 respectively. other revenue items and figures are listed in a dense ledger style summary.
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Jacob! Vn
Forbes
Didings
Saon
State Medal Award At Trinity College Examinations
The Sister of Mercy at Fortes celebrate outstanding student performances at Trinity College London exams. One candidate earned the State Medal for Senior Theory, with three others receiving various sectional honors. Results from the November 140 theory of music exam list Miss Nada Conn and Miss Lola Conn among top honorees, with Norman Drummond noted for the Glate Medal.
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Mercy
Fortes
Trinity College
London
Benites
Nada Conn
Senley
Norman Drummond
Glate Medalliat
Lola Conn
RAAF to admit men with education for radio service
The Minister for Air announced that men suitable in other respects and keen for radio service with the RAAF will be accepted if they hold a school grade equivalent to one merit certificate from Victorian Education. The policy aims to widen eligibility for wireless service.
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Air
Mrr
J. Mciwen
Dufariard
Jemalong Shire's Mistake Leads To Litigation
Judge Shortland noted Jemalong Shire Council erred by deducting from Griffith Bros contract price then from Western Concrete Co. and by犯 This led to litigation funding Sa. Debenham represented Water Concrete Co in seeking balance due on contract work for the Main Heads Board. Trial explored contract breach, contractor deductions, and shire responsibility with expert testimony on concrete sampling and testing.
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Shortland
Forbes District Court
Jemalong Shire
Waterm Concrete Co
T. Debenham
Griffitheroc
Shire Council
Minin Heads Board
Deferiania
K. Wiley
R Dickson
Shorland
R. Wiley
Fonds Board
Forbes Voluntary Police Reserve Discussed For Emergency Service
The Forbes town council considered forming a voluntary police reserve drawn from public volunteers to assist police duties during national emergencies. Inspector Fyne and Sergeant O Sullivan outlined roles in law and order, traffic, and civic services, with about 20 volunteers slated to meet weekly at the Court House to receive instruction and participate in planned lectures and practical training.
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Forbes Police
To-Matehi
Orchardist Reports Losses From Hadi Worm Damage
An orchard tour east and southeast of Bathurst reveals extensive damage from Saturday's hadi worm. One grower claims pears ready for picking, while losses are to be assessed. A claim will be pursued through the Commonwealth Regulation Board.
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Bathurst
Dlaim
Comimtonwealth Regulation Board
Verdict for Plaintiff in Concrete Case at Luncheon Talk
Shortly before one o'clock the court considered the Mining and Board matter. The judge suggested a settlement during luncheon. The defendant’s counsel could not advance the case beyond prior statements, and the plaintiff was entitled to verdict for the full claimed amount. No evidence of value for deducted defective concrete was given, so verdict for nominal 1 shilling to the defendants on the cruelty claim.
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Mining and Board
Midden
Fie Maemo
Forbes Militia Retained In Camp In Sydney Region
Officially announced in Sydney on Wednesday that the Second Division and three brigades will stay in camp, with battalions 54th 4th 5th and others affected. Headquarters at Bathurst Parramatta and Cootamundra will manage Western Blue Mountains and Riverina districts as part of the training and mobilization plan.
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Borond
TVIM
Sith
Greta
Uhe 50Th
S4th
Grete
S4th Bathalion
Bathurst
Sih
Lown Ms Bathur
Lithgow
Orange
Odulybo
Forbes
Blue Mountains
Parramatta
Riverina
Cootamundra
Sydney
Tha
Deciaren
Greek Day Appeal Progress in Forbes Mayor’s Fund
Details for Greek Day in Forbes are progressing with the Lord Mayor presiding. The LMF Auxiliary and OWA plan a street stall in Hankin Street near Comforty Depot, with Red Hose Cafe teas and evening help arranged, while vegetable stock is being organized for sale.
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Forbes Intor
Lord Mayor's Fund
LMF Aux- Mary
Mesdames Ford and
Miler
Hankin Street
Anthony
Ansisrance
War Council to discuss rail link upgrades and duplications
The War Council is expected to consider rail projects including converting the Broken Hill to Port Pirie line to four kilometres and duplicating single-track sections between capital cities. There may be plans to build a rail from North to South Brisbane, with other proposals under review.
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War Council
Broken Hill
Port Pirie
Albury-Mulbourne
Brisbane
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Rankin Bureese
U.S.A
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Somaliland
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Maria
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V. Worington
Elaine Tickner
RAAF
Wireless
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Turrein
Department of Information
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Ubal
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RR. Meilion
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Wiley
Kinsella
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Sire
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Fyne
Sergi Odullivan
Forbes Militia
Army
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