Parking Proposals Stir Forbes Chamber Clash at Council
Forbes Chamber of Commerce faces a council clash over parking signs and rear angle parking. Debate centers on police guidelines and the traffic act, with Aldermen divided on deputations and future council time. a motion to seek changes was defeated as officials cited busier agendas.
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Forbes Chamber of Commerce
Forbes District Hospital
Forbes Council
Deblar
Sera Ot
Works
Heffernan
Broteele
Paddison
Gms
Ald Jones
Unay
Conridge
Tiree
Ue Mower
Poller
P Porbed
Rankin Jr
Unis
Bo Ems
Egg Marketing Board
Rankin Street
Baia TeKer
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Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
Fusiter
Forbes
Ito
Wealang Central Western Association of Country Chambers of Commerce
Une Chamber
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Ted
Pluta
Forbes to Build 12 New Homes in Forbis Plan
Forbes Municipal Council heard that the Housing Commission plans to erect 12 homes on Camp Hill and North Hill sites with land to be purchased or exchanged. Local contractors may bid, six months rent to be paid from occupancy, and a ballot will select the winning tender. The scheme aims to reduce government building delays and address housing shortages across Australia.
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Dring
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Forbes Municipal Council
St Yemnes
Forbes
Ald Guin
Camig Ali
North Hil
North Hill
Commission Waal Prefpered
Immterlife
Hutea
Ald Patino
Martin
Mimnig
Astralia
Red Army advances deepen push toward Berlin from Poland
Russian forces consolidate gains from Menil to Czechoswaililan and threaten Breslau while advancing toward Berlin. Marshal Zhukov masses tanks for frontal assault as Red Army crosses Brandenburg border and moves through East Prussia. Allied air operations target German defenses as Posen falls anticipated.
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Posen
Gorth
East Prussia
Dunzig
Marshal Zhukov
Berlin
Germany
Council debating chamber access to deputations
Fragmentary remarks show a discussion on whether deputations may join council discussions in the public interest. Alderman Martin accuses delay and demands all objections be placed before the next council meeting.
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Martin
Ald. Martin
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Arrive in Sydney
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Australia quietly to a harbor welcome in Sydney near Captain Cook’s landing site. A restrained public ceremony occurred as rain fell, with Alderman Hardin giving a reception and the Duke praising Australia's war effort and urging a swift end to the conflict. The royal pair traveled aboard a passenger ship with only minimal escort. The visit precedes the Duke’s future swearing in as Governor General, planned for Canberra.
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Hardin
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Autralia
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Peery
Jett Egle
Royal Pany
Sydney Harbor
Welforth Frog
Winston Duggan
Gineral
Canberra
Public Meeting on Unemployment and Local Jobs
The Mayor AK Gunn calls a public meeting at the town hall tonight to discuss unemployment from early local factory closures. He urges council action to obtain Government relief and to identify jobs with high labor content, seeking manpower support and possible government grants.
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AK. Gunn
Dareobalgle Meatworks
Eee
Ald Beet
J. Ww
Allied Offensive Hinted As Ardennes Front Gears Up
Western Front dispatch notes cold snow and German pressure from Hollang to Southern Alsace as Allied command anticipates a large-scale push before Towne. Corresp says the Ardennes salient is shrinking and a new attack may unfold there, while British troops clear a mort round in the RoR River area amid routine furloughs and unit mentions.
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London
Hollang
Alsace
Towne
Ardennes
Ores
Forbes Play Centre Ends After 18 Day Course
The Forbes Pool Play Centre concluded after an 18 day program with 420 enrollments and an average daily attendance of about 100. Poor weather reduced days with up to 190 present on good days. Free pasteurized milk averaged nearly 141 gallons daily, and prizes, races, and social activities complemented open air exercise and supervision. The project, praised as meeting a long felt need during vacation, benefited children and the community. thanks were extended to Municipal and Shire Councils, parents, and the supervising staff.
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Forbes Pool
Battle for Manila Begins as U.S. Forces Advance
A remote report says American troops push to within 36 miles of Manila as MacArthur’s air assault pounds Corregidor. Despatches note initial advances toward Angelen, with heavy bombers striking past coastal defenses to soften the peninsula.
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Manila
Philippines
Quitlefienyay Baisan
York
Angelen Jeyoy
Modlin
Mile Highway
Corregidor
Committed For Trial In Case Of Lilla May Doyle Death
A cervical inquiry at Forbes last week concluded with finding that Lilla May Doyle aged about one died from effects of an illegal operation performed by Mrs Elaig Irene Gilchrist of Omnore. Gilchrist was committed for trial on a felonious slaying charge. Witnesses included Detective Conable Burill and Eva May Bush. A bail of £200 was allowed, supplied by Mrs Gilchrist's husband. The deceased leaves a husband and one child.
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Voroner
C. H. Porlonge
Ting
Elaig
Irene Gilchrist
Omnore
Lilla May Doyle
Conable Buriell
Forbes
Mira
Eva May Bush
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Mra. Cillearist
Nuosband
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