Allied successes against Japanese in Pacific theaters
General MacArthur and Washington report Allied operations in New Guinea and the Solomons. US forces landed on the New Georgia Group without opposition, while advance forces push along the north west coast of New Guinea. Attacks extended to Timor and Rabaul, with heavy bombings on enemy airfields and supply sites. a Cape Gloucester reconnaissance mission damaged cargo ships.
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Eneral MacArthur
Washington
Solomons
South-West Pacific
MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
New Georgia
New Guinea
Toe al G Bay
Timor
Rabaul
New Britain
Ghia Latier Radd
Cape Gloucester
Salarmaum
Allied Air Victory Count Hits Six Months
The six months in the western Pacific saw allied planes destroyed by fighters bombers and anti aircraft fire with no credit for probable losses. The record notes the 700 figure would be exceeded if Usene were included. American Lightning fighters dominated Zeros with a ten to one advantage and in one battle downed 50 bombers and fighters.
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Bewil-west Pacific
Another Darwin Raid Slight Damage and Casualties
A Darwin raid caused minor damage and reported casualties, with authorities investigating the incident and assessing the extent of impact on nearby structures and residents. Police and emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
Eight Attacking Planes Shot Down
General MacArthur's communique reported another enemy attack yesterday as eight attacking planes were shot down, highlighting ongoing air battles in the theater.
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MacArthur
Raid by 27 Japanese Bombers Intercepted Over Darwin
Mid day Wednesday Darwin reports a raid by 27 Japanese bombers escorted by 21 fighters. Ground installations sustained damage and a light casualty occurred. Fighters intercepted and shot down several bombers and two fighters, with eight enemy planes damaged. We lost six planes in combat but five pilots are safe.
Forbes Sessions No Cases Listed
The Attorney-General refused to file a bill in the assault case against an aged man slated for Portes Quarter Sessions. Jurors told to amend may now accept the official notice, and no District Court cases are listed.
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Portes
Another Forbes boy missing in England during WWII
Sergt. Les Me Thomas Littlie of the RAAF, born Forbes and aged 22, is reported missing from air operations after a Lancaster bomber loss on a night raid over a target on June 16. A telegram to his wife in Darlinghurst on June 19 and a confirming letter from Melbourne note the unknown cause, presumed enemy action. He leaves four sisters and four brothers, with the family in Forbes and elsewhere.
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Forbes Boy
Sergt
Les Me Thomas Littlie
RAAF
England
Finders Street
Darlinghourst
Mira
Sergt, Little
Forbes
John
E. E. Little
Coree
Forbat Rugby League To Launch Local Junior Competition
At the last meeting the Forbat Rugby League launched a local junior competition with a fixed age of 18 years and the Truman Cup as trophy. Teams from Forbes and possibly Parkes will enter. All games in Forbes with a 6d charge. The event aims to fund junior and school football. The competition starts Sunday July 1. final arrangements at next meeting.
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Forbat Rugby League
Foor Ltitelams
Parkes
Forbes
Mount Eenuce
Spooner
Marist Biron
Pardee Magpies
Beef supply scheme to widen across New South Wales
The meat controller announced the expanded meat acquisition scheme will cover N S W from July to boost beef for export to Great Britain. Slaughtermen licensed under the act must limit killings to cattle, while mutton and lamb gains are constrained to keep overall meat supply balanced. Police rapid action led to four soldiers arrested at gunpoint in Forbes after related robberies. Theft targets included a car and clothing from several residents. four suspects were charged with multiple thefts and held on remand to July 6.
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Great Britain
County of
Cumberland
Newcastle
Mir
Tomkins
B.W
Forbes
Young
Robert McKinnon
Myles Austral Hooper
Robert William Allen
George Frederick O'Connor
Rowlands
Bennett
Robert Watkins
Joie Barter
Permissor
Mrr. Watkins
Parkes
Parade Notice Returns to Normal on Fourth
A fragment notes no parades on the fourth with a vague line about a parade at 600 boun and a mention of January mood not being NCO. The damaged text also references WO or ord and an unclear event.
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N.C.O
Preference to Returned Soldiers Breach Sparks Meeting Debate
The Returned Soldiers League discussed a letter to H. K. Ford electoral reform officer about the non employment of J. W. Heffernan for ration book duties in Forbes. Members urged strict adherence to preference laws favoring returned soldiers for deputy returning officer and poll clerk roles, noting Council prohibitions and the need to prevent future breaches.
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Sumond
Returned Soldiers’ League
H. K. Ford
Calare
Forbes Town Hall
Poltner
J. W. Helleran
Heffernan
Ford
Hastings
League
Pord
Forbes
Si Tin
Sydney
Hefferman
A. Clarence
Mr. Ford
Pigott
Ro Gunn
Gain
Boyle
Gunny
Mir Ford
Waa Nok Dearious
Returned Soldiers League
Police compliment judge after Cowra robbery trial
Judge Shortland commended the police team Dre-Sgt Walker Jardine and Det Constable ONeill for thorough investigations into the Theatre Cowra robbery. Crown Prosecutor Telfer concurred. Albert Edward Joseph Richardson and Walter Allen, soldiers, were sentenced to four years each. Both had lengthy prior convictions in the State and Victoria.
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Shortland
Cowra
Dre-Sgta
Walker
Jardine
Sydney
O'Neill
Forbes
Victoria
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Darwin
Wednesley
L. Thomas Little
Lifebuoy
Northern Ireland
Europe
Re:volver Point
Calvi
Mulgandry
Douglas Bennett
Metropolitan Hotel
V.D.C
Soldiers’ Meeting
Pressman
Pree Representative Herald
Hartcher
Ald. Hartcher
Duuiell
Police
Moscow
de Witte Anterld
Powder Telly Reskerea Peer
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