Allies Drive In Sicily In Vast Invasion Wave
Allied forces landed along the southeast coast and moved inland with little resistance. Canadian troops led the assault as air support destroyed enemy defenses and bombers pounded air fields. Reports say German and Italian forces are regrouping along the Mediterranean coast while prisoners are being taken.
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I. I
Algiers
Wie Axis
Beurdissa
Corsica
Mediterranean
Berri Cacho
London
Sicily
Stockholm
Tidningen
Berlin
Blelly
Tvailors
Wiitrr
Fighting in Russia slows German advance near Kursk
Reports from the front describe stalled German progress in the Kursk area as yesterday’s clashes left German forces unable to push forward and suffering air losses while Soviet troops repelled advances. casualties include dead and wounded on both sides.
Morgans Lose Two Sons in R A F Tragedy
Mr and Mrs F W Morgan of Geeron Forbes endure bereavements as both their sons served in the R A F. Sergt Pilot Barry B Morgan was killed when his plane crashed over the North Sea in October. Sergt Pilot FW Morwan went missing over Germany in May and is now listed as missing believed dead. The couple has one surviving son Norman Morgan who runs the property.
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F. W. Morgan
Jesins Forbes
RAAF
Mor—wan
Air Opere- Wena
Germany
International
Red Cres Committee
Normain Morgan
Tee Dsters
Ming Elvic
Geeron
Mary Morgan
Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney
Forbes Fire Risk Questioned by Local Council
Figures from the secretary of the Board of Fire Commissioners indicate Forbes is not at greater fire risk than Parkes and Cowra, despite Underwriters Association claims. In a Thursday council meeting Alderman Meagher noted the association wields strong influence and urged a review, citing Parkes frame as fewer serious conflagrations and a pending reassessment of classifications.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Forbes
Parkes
Cowra
Rai
Ald. Meagher
Uuet
Forbeg
Poe
Thursday Play Results Amid Questionable Performance
Reported results from Thursday show uneven play with standout feet and a hint of future selections. Loyola and Basil posted 34 points, Denia 17, Xavier 15, as teams eye key competitions and potential selectors.
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Ti Ls
Denis
Telapolsia
Loyola
Basil
Denia
Xavier
Allied Air Raids Press Japanese Forces Northward
Allied air forces bombed Japanese targets across the South West Pacific theater. Bombers struck Rabaul and Timor areas, causing fires and damage to airfields and ships. Naval units faced anti aircraft fire while Allied aircraft claimed hits on supply barges and enemy movements near Vila and Colamba Island.
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Gerii Timor
New Games
Werat
Bubo
Lack Om Wie
Rabaul
New Britain
Huen Gulf
New Gunes
Heavy frosts hit Forbes as cold wave continues
Weather records show several weeks of freezing temperatures in Forbes with heavier frosts this period. Local residents report unusually bitter mornings and strained heating costs as crews monitor the cold front and upcoming conditions.
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Tereigh
Bern
Forbes
Lang to contest federal seat amid Labor split
Mr J T Lang announced on Saturday night his plan to stand for the federal seat of Held opposing the Labor candidate and sitting member Mr Charles Morgan. He would resign the Auburn state seat by Friday to submit nomination, after insisting he had not intended to stand for Bell. ALP officials said branch influence was minimal, while Lang retains state support in Auburn.
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J. T. Lang
N.3.w. Labor
Sna Eh— Dormed
Labor
Aifling
Charles Morgan
Lang
Auburn
Mrr
Bell
Central
Reid
ALP
Rates on Rural Bank and Manager's Residence Representations
Council hears representations from Rural Bank managers about rate status for Lachlan Street business premises and an upstairs residence. Alderman Meagher notes past fairness comparisons with Commonwealth Bank and moves to urge Bank commissioners to review the current non rateable status and ex gratia payments. The motion, seconded by Ald. Paddlon, is carried.
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Furst Bank
Church Street
Ald
Meagher
Ald. Paddlon
Municipal Council Allows Loud Speaker Use for Elections
At last week’s council meeting the old matter of using loudspeakers for election purposes was debated. It was agreed the equipment would be available only to local public bodies on condition that a council member remains in charge of its use.
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Marther
Ex-PMG H V C Thorby to contest Calare as independent
H V C Thorby former Calare member and Postmaster General informs the Advocate he will stand as an independent CF candidate in Calare. He opposes party politics during the war, notes no party among fighting services, and plans to visit Forbes soon despite a leg fracture and plaster.
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The
Advocate
H. V. C. Thorby
Calare
Mrr
Thorby
Wongarbon
Ayd
Forbes
A.C.F Subsidies Paid to Three Organisations in NSW
Substantial payments totaling £92,417 were made by the Australian Comforts Fund during the first six months of 1942 to three operating bodies in New South Wales. VALC.A received £41,781, Salvation Army £21.08 and W.W.C.A. £1,506. The fund finances wartime activities of these groups, supports mobile canteens, recreation items, and comforts distributed by Salvation Army and V.M.U.C.A., and MCC.A staff hostels. People may adopt a fighting service member for £12 per year, with volunteers and donations welcomed through ACE, AO branches, or district halls.
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Australian Comforts Fund
W. Divicom
Valc.a
Salvation Army
W.W.C.A
V.muc.a. Peron
ACE
M.C.A
Ute Acp
A.C
Grosz stall takings at POW Relatives and Friends sale
The Stall run by the P O W Relatives and Friends Committee yielded £1215 on the Saturday event. Proceeds go to support POW families and related aid.
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Catania
Ian
Eisenhower
Wos
Crewe
Wroune
Russia
Auill
Kursch
Dreope
Siren Son J
Ovchem A Fon Pty, Ltd
R.A.A.F
Marist. Bros
RIALF
Britain
Royal Navy
R.A.F. Coastal Command
Solomons
Westerday
MacArthur
AJC
Seruiem
Deskroyers
Solomann
Gumday
Allind
Dlem
Vila
Eust
Kolambangara Island
Chesselg Belmng
Bret
Eula Guill
Mane
MR. Lang
A.L.P
Morgan
MR. J. T. Lang
Bunt Weel
Focal Municipal Council
Rades Polg
Mural Bank
Larhian Street
Busness
Church Gtrent
P.M.G
A. V. C. Thorey
A.C.F
F.O.W. Stall
DE Witte
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