Forbes Council proposes general fund and water rate hike
Forbes municipal estimates propose a 2d in the pound general rate on ratable land to fund road maintenance and municipal works, plus a water fund increase tied to the planned filtration plant. The report notes anticipated July completion, higher costs, and a need to fix overdraft while awaiting price-fixing clearances.
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Dempsey
Main Roads Board
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Clark
Anniversary Day Post Office Arrangements
On anniversary Day the Port Office opens for most business except pensions money orders and petrol tickets. Malls close at 10 a.m. The office reopens by 12 to deliver mail over the counter. No mail delivery by patrolman. Last petrol ticket issue date is Saturday 27 January. new queue to start Tuesday 30 January.
Refugees pour into Berlin as Red Army advances
London reports chaos as refugees flood Berlin while Soviet advances push toward the city. British and American forces strike. German reinforcements flee toward Budapest. Allied air forces hit supply lines and trains head toward Germany.
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Berlin
Red Army
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Oder River
Miegean
Tile
Belgium
Holland
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Ardennes Salient
Germany
Rhine
Budapest
More Progress in Philippines and Pacific War Actions
General MacArthur reports ground advance within five miles of Clark airfield and a raid on Manila. Allied forces seize a large stock of Japanese supplies, including 2000 tons of ammunition. Casualty estimates on Samoa reach about 14,000. MacArthur says 45 tons of bombs hit Corregidor, with several explosions. Australian Beaufighters destroy a gunpowder dump on the New Guinea coast.
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General MacArthur
Clark Airfield
Manila
Samoa
Macarthur Hesalee
Corregidor
Mort
New Guinea
Ration Coupon Details From 1945 Advertisement
Current Coupons valid between January 20 and February 11, 1945 cover clothing Alt and BAT items with expiry dates and weekly values. The notice outlines ration rates for sugar jam butter meat and other goods, including coupon quantities every four weeks and current- period windows.
Hospital Members Clash Over Chamber Invitation
Forbes District Hospital directors voiced frustration at a Chamber of Commerce meeting over unfulfilled discussions about the district hospital. Letters from January 1945 and a cancelled invitation highlighted miscommunication as the core issue, with calls for Board assurances and practical resolutions.
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Forbes District Hospital
Forbes Chamber of Commerce
Forbed and District Chamber of Commerce
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New Hospital
Snomma
der Shin Gate
Bert
Crugeaig
Lilley
S.W
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AJ. P. Dunn
Government plan to ease nursing staff shortages announced
Letter from Mr J P Breen MP cites Minister for Labour and National Services Mr J Bollu way promising an urgent inquiry into rapid medical personnel releases. Aim to relieve civilian strain in Calare and across Australia. Officials expect quicker help from the three Defence Services.
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J.P. Breen
Calare
Mr & J Bolluway
Labor and National Services
Investi Kise
Australia
Rowing Club Planned for Forbes Lake Revival
In Forbes an effort to revive rowing gains momentum. Local figures led by Ellis Miller aim to form a rowing association as Lake Forbes conditions improve. Historical interest recalls a former boat hire near Camp Street bridge and past competitions drawing canoeists and skiffs to the district.
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Lake Forbes
Ytle
Camp Street
Johony Woot
W. G. Dodd
Camp Street Bridge
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Booth Circle Park
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Ellis Miller
Hospital Emergency Letters Prompts Chamber Action
The report notes repeated hospital emergencies and the response by matron and staff with the hospital executive, while a chamber meeting was closed and a letter considered. Dir. L. J. Johnson advocated remedying the situation and calls for public attention.
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Chamber
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