Massive Allied Blockade and Allied Air Bombardment Across Pacific
Allied forces tightened blockade around New Britain and New Ireland trapping 50 000 to 60 000 Japanese troops as sea and air pressure increased. Rabaul and Kavieng were shelled again while Admiralty Islands raids continued with bombings. Tokyo claimed heavy U S losses and extensive carrier raids, with reports of 560 Allied flights striking Rabaul and Marshalls. British airfields now traverse 280 000 acres with 515 million spent on new aerodromes since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
New Ireland
Rabaul
Kavieng
Julanda
Carolines
Tokio Saya
Marshalls
British Air Ministry
Britain
Aerial medical service for Forbes granted hangar access
The council discussed Mrs Young and Forbes air service, proposing grant of hangar use at Benford aerodrome and waiving lending charges. Alderman support urged establishment of the service to this extent, with the resolution seconded by Alderman Meagher and carried.
Russians Nearing Latvian Border In Heavy WWII Skirmishes
The report notes intensified Soviet advances along the Baltic front with raids on Helsinki and rail targets. Russian forces reportedly captured key railway stations near Portney and Novosrly, advancing toward Pakov as German forces pull back in places. Berlin cites strong Russian pressure across central fronts and near Crimea. clashes widen along the Dnieper Bend and Polish border as counterattacks unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Reuter
Moscow
Potkhov
Pakov
Berlin
Russia
Dniesper
Crimea
Mostow
Paktoy
Latvia
Italy frontline lull after six days of fighting
Report from London notes six days of fighting stalled by bad weather. Minor skirmishes at Anco beachhead with artillery exchanges. no German aircraft over the area for days. On the Gow ing front two German attacks on the town were repulsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anco
Miners Called Up for Military Service Amid National Requisition
A report notes 600 South Coast miners, aged 18 to 34, ordered to join military service under a standing national security requisition. Disobedience cited as the cause for conscription actions affecting the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
Snd
Pleaded Not Guilty in Rabbits Case at Lake Cowal
Lanty Byas and L. J. Kennedy faced charges over rabbit infestation. Byas pleaded not guilty, claiming limited work signs but acknowledging rabbits on the land near Lake Cowal. Inspectors found 300 acres infested. Byas fined 2 with court costs and professional costs. Hodlens case postponed to April 6.
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Muilion
Ryan
Efe
New Gainea
Brown
P.M
L. J. Kennedy
T. KE Bowler
Lake Cowal
Joseph Hodlens
Red Cross and Comforts Fund Street Collection
The Local Red Cross and Comforts Fund Committee held a street collection last Saturday, raising £34. Afternoon tea at the C.W chambers brought in £9 14s 2d. The ensuing Quarter Sessions at district court are set for Porbes next Friday to hear the cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Croga. Society and Comforts Fund Committee
Gemlom
Power House Breakdown At No 3 Briton Engine
Forbes Municipal Council meets over the No 3 Briton engine breakdown after overhaul at Eveleigh workshops. A delegation plans talks with Railway Department officials in Sydney to seek a mutual agreement on responsibility and future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municipal
Railway Department
Eveleigh
T. C. Beynon
D. P. Dempsey
Sydney
T. ©. Beynon
Sellars
Bain
Power House
Ald. Harther
Ald. Hawkins
Meagher
Marsden
Insi
Lsu
T. C. Baynan
Bellore
Sellarg
Beynon
Preengin
Ong
Council
Local Breeding Sale Report Confusing Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Wicolus Forbes and G H Griffith with ewes aged 15 days and 12 days. Mentions welhers and xbred animals, but the full sale terms and context are unclear. Summary preserves entities as readable but uncertain details remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicolus
Forbes
Ewes
Welhers Aid
G. H. Griffith
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New Britain and
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Admiralty Islands
Washington Hag
Truk
Guam
Helsinki
Ressia
Finian
Italy
Persil
Uilian
New Guinea
Marist Brothers
Goolagong
Lanty Byas
de Witt
Canmat
de Witte
DeWitts
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