Scrap Aluminum Drive Aims To Build War Planes
A wartime plea from the State Salvage Office at Macquarie Street Sydney asks Forbes and other councils to collect aluminum scrap. One ton per area could yield enough material to make more than 100 aircraft. Residents urged to flatten items and send to central depots to prevent tampering and support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georie Boyn
Macquarie Street
Sydney
Aetellar
Forbes
Tiwan Teng
Forbes Municipal
Aidermen
Pang
Ideratad
Council
Camp Street
State
Australia
Parches
Canberra Visit Praises for Mr Meagher and Transport Help
A Canberra visit minute records gratitude to Mr A J Meagher for arranging transport for the trip, with Deputy Mayor Md Gow Town Clerk Dempsey and Alderman Hartcher also noted. The council unanimously carried a resolution to place on record its thanks to Meagher for his services to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartcher
MD. Gow
Dempsey
A. J. Meagher
Canberra
Gunn
Mrr. Meagher
Mr. Meagher
Unis
Evacuation Plans Tied To Forbess Hotel
At a recent Municipal Council meeting the Mayor and Alderman discussed Paddington Children's Evacuation Committee proposals to house 40 children and 10 adults at the Empire Hotel after repairs. Building inspectors estimate repairs near 600 pounds and government backing was sought to meet a minimum rate of one pound per person per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Haricher
Forbes
Small
Alan Haugh
Paddington
Old Empire
Paddington Committee
Dickson
MLC
Japanese Activities Extend Across Pacific and Malaya
A Washington report says Japan bombed the American Samoan Islands with casualties and damage to military targets. Japan also landed forces on Borneo’s eastern coast to gain bases for attacks on Java, while Malay resistance consolidates after Slim River. Kuala Lumpur reportedly fell per Berlin Japan sources though British lines withdrew 30 miles south. Dutch and Tokio reports claim landings in Celebes. Allied air forces target Thai and Malayan objectives, with raids on Burma Thailand and Japanese bases and ships.
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London
Washington
Samoan
Borneo
Java
Malaya
Slim River
Kuala Lumpur
Berlin
Singapore
Dmmperial
Preent
G.O
Henry Pownall
DiMeuli
Europe
Libya
Celebes
Netherlands East Indien
Tokio
Burma
Bangkok
Thailand
Bunge Patani
Tak
Tha Anid
Sinors
Ttio
Hudson
Austrae Lang
New Zealand
O Muort
Durboalgi Meat Works To Reopen For Emergency Killing
Daroobalgie works may reopen as an emergency meat centre to meet city needs. Government backing envisaged for a £20,000 rebuild with capacity of about 500,000 sheep annually, plus 400-500 cattle and 400-500 pigs. Manager Bowater and officials to inspect sites and plans for a next lamb season operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
Scully
Etty
Bowater
Australia
Dring
M.B.W
Holland
Forbes
Uen
Italians Deserting in Libyan Campaign
Cairo reports a wave of Italian deserters from the Libyan front toward the British. The campaign has yielded 26,000 prisoners, including 7,000 Germans, reflecting shifting lines and intensified pressure on Axis forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
War wheat policy announced by Australian minister
The Minister for Commerce Hon. W. J. Boully outlined 1942 harvest guidance for Australian whetgrowers. Returns should be based on a normal crop of 140 million bushels with rotation limits and no excessive planting. Growers will be advised by the Wheat Industry Board and must not exceed wartime production constraints or expect exceptions for oversize plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Boully
Australia
Wheat Industry Bioblizatin Board
Australia moves to solidify security via US alliance
Australian Minister Makin stated that the two nation gathering behind the Solidarity Pact would greatly reshape security in Australia. He praised the grand alliance for solving defense issues and said Australia now plays a central role in strategic plans with closer ties to the United States and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Australia
Makin
Grand Alliance
Sawuler Anc
America
Town Hall Alterations Contract Under Review Tonight
Forbes Municipal Council to review the costly Forbes Town Hall office alterations contract let to Mr A El Smith. Council debates delaying work as completion time already expired, with contractor still at Condobolin and no penalties in the agreement. A special meeting is set for tonight after a discussion about renewal or abeyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A EL Smith
Forbes Town Hall
Ald
Paderson
Ariven
Porthee Town Hall
Ald Bramley
Gunn
Ume
Condobolin
Smith
Forbes
Weerkend
Leaving Certificate results listed with subjects and student names
The Leaving Certificate Hesalia of the elimination marks completion of secondary school. Local subjects are numbered and include English Latin French German maths history science art and domestic subjects. A long list of student names and class honors follows, indicating results and class groupings for multiple schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesalia
Forbes Intermediate Wion
Stock Inspector's Position at Forbes
In the latest issue it states Mr. T. Bowler would temporarily act on behalf of the Stock Inspector after Mr. Freeman's departure from Forbes near Thursday, and Mr. Jonas probably returned to his old position about April. The note clarifies this applied to certain duties only and that Mr. Bowler acted for specific tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. &. Bowler
Freeman
Forbes
Jonas
Mir. Bowler
Nat
Fire brigade checks building after Sunday incident
Fire brigade on Monday morning examined the building thoroughly. Insurance details show premises insured for £160 with the New Zealand Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand Insurance Company
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Forbes Council
Bramley
Hawkins
Chifley
Tressurer
Surhory
Porbes
Borbes
A J. Meagher
Daroobalgie Works
Edgar P. Dring
M.la
Ashburnham
Advocaate
Minimer For Commerce
W. J. Seally
Commercion
Siepe
Durcebalgi
British Sea Rescue Service
Eriitch
France
Gea Hescur
Channel
RAF
Britain
Eritrea
Wesern
Terain
Department of Information
Charis Grahame
Dorothy Kathleen
Noakes
Gordon H
Peasley
Allen Lindsay
TB. Pressey
Laurence Ernest
Peters
Cecil William
Ryeere Troy
Richard Patrick
Our Ladys School
Convent OF Weedy
Foubes
Conn
Lory Josephine
Green
Joan
Worthington
Valerie Helen
Maris the Others' College
Doyle
Vincent Reginald
Hall
Francis Kevin
Payne
Keith Joseph
Stewart
William John
A. Cell
Kroschen
Kruschen
Nea Oy
H. K. Barraclough
Vandenberg Hotel
Mon
Som
Gethi
IBS
George Street
The
Portes Newspaper Co. Pty. Ltd
Lachlan Street
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