Air Blitz on Mediterranean Convoy Stuns Allies
British escort repelled an Italo German air attack on a Greece convoy in the Strait of Strelty. Italian and German planes damaged several ships including the aircraft carrier, destroyer Gallant, and cruiser Southampton while one destroyer Weg was sunk. 12 planes were shot down. German and Italian bases in Sicily and southern Italy faced heavy raids, with multiple losses reported and German crews manning Rome anti aircraft batteries.
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Admiralty
Greece
Straita of
Strelty
Dlustrions
Bouthampion
Gallant
Weg
Southampton
Beas
Atlantic
Canada
Berlin
Rome
Junkers BS
Germany
Anfe
Gueck
Alan
Port Mifely
Mediterranean
Timlian
Italy
Sheily
Eitanis
Siland
Sicly
Iey
Sages
Planta
Libya
Kelly Cup Challenge at Graelin on Sunday
Forbes presents a Kelly Cup match at Graelin this Sunday to defend a title won back from St. Lawrence weeks earlier. Forbes Chair challenges as Podres is represented by W Smith J Thomas J Smith B Kevin A Ouallin F Prox E Black W Clifford L Hodge P Ryan B Michells J hirvingten.
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Graelin
Grawlin
St. Lawrence
Forbes
Podres
W.smith
J. Thomas
J. Smith
B. Kevin
A. Ouallin
F. Prox
E. Black
W. Clifford L. Hodge
P. Ryan B
Michells J
Hirvingten
Kiel Canal Blocked After Bomb Hits Bridge
Swedish reports say Kiel Canal, Germany’s main waterway to the North Sea, is blocked after a heavy British bombing damaged a steel bridge. The crash caused a freighter to sink and Obstruction clearance could take about a month. Germany accuses Swedish press of unfriendly neutrality.
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Kiel Canal
Germany
North Sea
Fla.f
Gothenburg
Canal
Sweden
Filtration Scheme Controversy Sparks City Debate
Ald W J Sanders critiques the councils handling of the filtration scheme and accuses the Mayor’s Democratic faction of blocking progress. He asserts sunlight and ratepayer cooperation are needed for proper governance and cites Green as a likely ally in pushing for a second on Ald Byrnes' motion.
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Byrnes
Ald Byrne
Sanders
Bommbohe
Democratic Five
Parker
Ald Green
Ald
Byres
W. J. Sanders
No Reasonable Suspicion in Sheep Theft Case
In the Incall Police Court yesterday Leslie Taylor and Tarid Le Brocque were discharged after the Crown failed to prove a case for theft. The men were accused of possessing two sheep carcasses linked to possible theft but the defense argued there was no reasonable suspicion at arrest. The judge upheld the objection and discharged them.
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Incall
Leslie Taylor
Tarid le Brocque
B. Donaldiosn
JF. Williiine
Sergio. V
Pollard
Girot's Lane
Reginald Cousins
Batharel Street
Taylor
le Brocque
la Brocque
Eer
Snower
Palls Station
Sully
O'Neil
Williams
Orange Road
Messrs. Wilson
MrKinnton
Mr. Jones
Jones
James Bn
Dence
Williamsp
Sergi
Bimtlon
Hiis
Perches Poller
Taylor Amid
Sckeo
James Joseph Jones
Gragier
Grange Road
Porches
Border Leicester
Slowep
Willian
Cnel
Reginald Conneina
Mearet
Forbes
Hile Garden
Orange
Bun Jones
Reealisd
Butcher
Gasper
Moo
Inga
Parkes Beer Strike Expands to Local Meeting
About fifty residents attended a Sunday morning meeting at the Railway Institute to discuss rising beer prices and possible strikes. They aim to influence price reductions, with Forbes seen as a potential copycat if Parkes action succeeds.
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Railway Insmitate
Parkes
Forbes
Bombing in London After German Attack Reverberates
The London scene shows limited concern among residents and a businesslike routine despite a German bombing raid. Citizens continue daily trade and activities, treating the event as a wartime nuisance rather than a crisis.
Farewell for Rev Father O Sullivan in town ceremony
Devoted followers arranged a farewell for Rev Father O Sullivan at a gathering hosted by Mrs Williams. Speakers lauded his service and community esteem while a gold mounted pen and pencil were presented. The event featured music and supper as friends toasted the popular priest.
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Father O'Sullivan
Trundle
Joan Williams
Johity
Sobi
Mrs. Williams
Mosers Bosgrove
W. R. Martin
John Williams
Great
Pather Brady
Father Boylan
Sydney
Pather O'Sullivan Heaves
Ambulance District Finances Reported With Modest Surplus
The Forbes District Ambulance finances show a credit balance of £10, a net monthly revenue of £101 7s 6d, and expenditures of £31 7s etc. The acting superintendent Norman Mulqueeney presented the statements, noting continued smooth operation despite the superintendent's absence. Minor repairs and improvements were outlined, including bell repairs, verandah work, and a future second water tank noted but deferred.
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Forbes District Ambulance
Orf
Norman Mulqueeney
L Martin
Eo Tredemay
Martin
Labor Selection for Ashburnham Nominates Jack Bartcher
Amid ALP affairs in Ashburnham, Jack Bartcher seeks Labor endorsement as selections unfold. Forbes Labor League backs Harteber, while Ashburnham Council delegates shift votes, elevating W Brady as Bartcher’s rivals gain ground and Bartcher’s name misses the last ballot.
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Jack Bartcher
Ashburnham
Alf. Headquart
Bis
Hartchers
W. Brady
Forbes
Ashburnham Council
G Balls
Bartchers
Harichers
Mr. Brady
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Bathurst Street
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Wines
Leee
Brewster
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Lindaviet
Goolagung
Payten's Bridge
Mee
Forbes Irrigation League
Forbes Town Hall
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Porbet Orrigation Langue Attead
Ambulance Finances
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