Town Hall Alters Contract Over Smith Bid After Delays
Town council weighs cancellation of A R Smith contract after Kinsella opinion flags potential Local Government Act breach and delays. Memorandum of agreement not executed by council, work not started by December, 12 week limit expired, and officers dispute over delays. Council votes to cancel under Clause 30 with mayor to issue notice.
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Kineella
Longy
Willem
Mrr. E
Kinsella
Smith
Helman
Gimith
Forbes
Bonlt
Use Council
Bendy
Withen
Severn James
Heir Park
Ima
Counse
Tribolet
Paddison
Eetdon Boghia Pegerd
Fda
Ald
Beagrove
Holman
Gilawee
Delivery and Order Days Foresee Curtailment of Service
A proposal seeks to limit store delivery by restricting house calls for orders to once per week and deliveries to once weekly. The plan aims to curb repeated household visits and tighten delivery schedules as authorities consider new offenses.
Wyangala Water for Sydney Controversy Explored
An interview from Forbes notes Mr B P Dring backing Wyangala water tapping for Sydney while rejecting alarm and reporting talks with Premier and agriculture figures. He cites discussions with J Payten and McKell and indicates a further statement will follow.
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Dring
For Agricull
Dune Ees
Publica
Therm
J. Payten
Goolagong Arrigation League
McKell
Australian militia and ALF fight side by side for New Guinea
Melbourne reports a historic first as Australian militia join Australian Liberation Force units in combat against Japan. In Rabaul New Britain and surrounding areas Australian and ALF troops hold positions while Japanese air raids strike Lae, Kavieng, and other targets. Port Moresby radio messages flow as officials deny false statements.
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Melbourne
ALF. W
Rabaul
New Britain
Guinan
New Guinea
Kavieng
Bilamarck
Buildlage Pot
Forde
Fords
Port Moresby
Naval losses mount in Pacific and Mediterranean actions
In Singapore region and the Mediterranean the UA Navy and RAF claim significant blows. Japanese ships sunk three with four possibly sunk and 17 damaged, including battleships and destroyers on fire. In the Mediterranean a convoy including an Italian liner and multiple warships sustained direct hits and explosions, with ships later seen at reduced speed.
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Singapore
Dutely East Loci Command
Navy
Bate
Wechr
Barnes Toliarved
RAF
Rommel Reinforcements Reported Near Strategic Corridor
Fragmentary wartime dispatches claim General Rommel has shifted forces and a large-scale movement is underway. Reports mention enemy columns with tanks engaging allied troops in a triangle area near Jedabyn Adtelat and Guan nu as British resistance, aided by the RAF, strengthens.
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Rommel
Jedabyn
Adtelat
Novi
Guannu
Eouth
Council Debates Unclear Demands at Forbes Stock and Bladen Meeting
At a Forbes municipal meeting the lack of unity among the Forbes Stock and Bladen Agents Association was blamed on Cornell em Boyer. The building inspector urged appointing a single officer to oversee the saleyards and enforce decisions. The secretary sent amended unloading yard plans, while a local department letter questioned sale procedures. The mayor and town clerk hinted at possible actions and finances to address yard congestion amid drought pressures.
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Cornell Em Boyer
Stock and Bladen Agents’ Association
Forbes Municipal Comet
Presa
Preas
Wetter
Forbes Stock and
Gita Low Agents’ Association
Lmtast
Wader
Department of Local G
Ald
Gunn
Mirsars
el Weaver and
Mitte
M Loa
Oon Association
Twelves
Weaver and Co
Webb
Major Walker
the Associaion
Homebush
Forbes Bov Excels in Forbes State Swimming Championship
Des McLean of Forbes shines in the state meet, winning his heat and placing second by a half length behind Russ Willett of Bondi in the 110 yard backstroke final. Abe Den equals the meet record in his heat, while Willett also wins the 55 yards under 13. Portes club announces an Olympic carnival next Saturday at 1 15 pm at the local Olympic pool, with proceeds aiding the Red Cross.
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Des. Mclean
L A MclLean
Forbes
Abe
Den
Russ Willett
Bondi
Willett
Lucky Boy
Portes
Olymes
Portes Club
Taurus
Aed
Red Crom Society
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A. R. Smith
K.C
Britain
Powerfel
Welwmecht
Rome
IRA
Reheeh
Dragi
Secomel
Raavin
Caspian
Teheram
Wyangala Water
Sydney
Mr. Dring
Eugowra
Representa
Rogewrs
Walter
Wyengals
B. P. Dring
Dhires
Forbes Newspaper Co. Pty, Ltd
de Company
Lachian Sarest
ANI Us
Rexona
de Witt
H. F
Sidneys
Ftman
Pdeck
DeWitts
Forbes Bov
Forbes Carnival
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