Russians Near Border as Push Expands Front
London reports Allied forces press the eastern front toward Vilna and a 500 mile line as German defences fray. Vilna fall announced. Russians said to be close to Cherbourg Peninsula bottom line. Fifth Army resumes offensive near Leghorn with Adriatic operations still active. Flying bombs strike London hospitals with limited casualties. American servicemen assist in evacuations.
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Allind
Cormins
Cherbourg
Toaly
Fifth Army
Leghorn
Adriatie
Akelling Armoonst
Japanese poised to join fight as Saipan holds heavy toll
Japanese troops on New Guinea coast prepared to join Allied operations westward as patrol clashes occur near Guam Rota. Saipan internments rise with 15083 civilians held, 2359 killed 11481 wounded 1213 missing among buried enemy estimate 968. Japanese defender losses in Saipan seen as a major setback for the Pacific campaign.
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Lmppad
New Guinea
Oan
Guam
Rota Islands
Saipan
Amperican
Americas
Saleng
Forbes Show Preparations For July 22 Meeting
The Pucbes PA and HW Association committees met at secretary J T Weeda’s office for a planning session led by Mr Neil McPhillamy. They approved advertising, chairing arrangements, and contact plans, with approvals for a double motor train from Parley and a £710 payment condition, plus boxing tent rights and fairground space allocations.
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Pucbes PA & HW
J. T. Weeda
Neil McPhillamy
Messrs
AL Ben—dall
E Brown
Clarence
Sulway Department
Roy Bell
Meare N M. McPhillamy
Fores
J T. Woods
Meaors
Clariner Cabot
Kendal
Olie
Lee Tbstein
Music Exam Results at Convent of Mercy Portrhs
Trinity College of Music London results from June 3 at the Convent of Mercy Portrhs list candidates across divisions Intermediate Junior Preparatory and First Steps with honors merits distinctions. Notable scores include Valerie Besgrove Shirley Picd Patricia Wilder and Valerie Besgrove achieving perfect 100 honors in Preparatory.
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Trinity College of Music
London
Convent of Mercy
Por Brs
Joan, Midmont
Mary Davis
Joan Nash
Olive MecNamar
Lorraine Uhl
Morna McCauley
Norma Limbers
Shirley Rolfe
Patricks Birga
Earl Harber
Merky Milton
Valerie Besgrove
Shir— Jey Picd
Patricia = Wildar
Marie Carey
Fon Pirst
Shirkey Trent
Catheryn Flannery
Church Parade Set for July 30 by VDC Notes
The Ghureh parade plans a July 30 assembly at Commonwealth Bank with members from VDC ATC VAD Girl Guides Boy Scouts and Junior Cadets. The march begins at 0885 to Holy Roman Catholic Church and returns by 1100 hours with Town Band and parade marshal Mr. E A Clarence.
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Forors
VDC
ATC
VAD
Girl Guides
Commonwealth Bank
Oma Sharp
Town Hall
Maines
Commonwealth Lane
LMS
E. A. Clarence
Ecout
Forbes Town Water and Fire Service Under Review
A Watwleht Municipal Council meeting included a letter from the Fire and Accident Underwriters Association secretary. The note praises Forbes for its water supply and fire brigade, noting years of efforts and an overdue upgrade to improve efficiency and status in the West.
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Watwleht
Forbes
Haa
Races Unite Digerrs and J C Club for Dual Meeting
The Digerrs Race Club and Forbes Jockey Club held a joint meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel to apply for permission for a two day race programme. Five galloping races and two trotting events per day were planned with proceeds aiding the Diggers Club rooms fund and the Seniors' Club building, aided by a land donation from Mr. Gaymard.
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Cheb
The
Perches Jockey Club
Metropolitan Hotel
Llale
Jockey Club
Diggers
Soniors’ Club
Diggers’ Club
Gaymard
Forbes Jockey Lab
Truy
Parkes
Premier McKell pushes country stock killing extension
Premier McKell outlined efforts to extend stock killing in country areas to improve meat conditions before shipment. He noted state and federal debates on decentralization of meat supply and possible refrigeration and trucking implications for distribution and sale.
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McKell
Atock
Eress
Jurda
Dupont
A C Fund Meeting Reorganises Forbes Collecting System
Forbes branch of the Australian Comforts Fund held its monthly meeting chaired by Ald M. F. Gann. Members discussed the Victory Girl fund and adoption-collection changes, with financial statements showing receipts and expenditures and decisions to reorganize street collectors for the September 15 appeal day.
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Forbes
Australian Comforts Fund
Preident
Ald M
Gann
Cormpying
Boys in trouble nine before twelve stated at ten
Nine youths charged with theft from a truck at Partay railway Fords. They were remanded to July 7.
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Mi Wn
Partey Railway Fords
Victory Girl contest faces transfer plans and backlash
The Victory Girl contest at Forbes faces move toward Sydney HQ as the NW division contemplates funding and patronage changes. Alding Gann chairs the meeting where Milas Nas ette Gibson, a recent Forbes winner, is named as Le Perches candidate amid discontent. The event aims to align with the Duke of Gloucester's patronage and will judge per capita by metropolitan and country groups with district prizes and a descriptive booklet to promote regions.
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Forbes
Australon Comforts Fund
Victory
Besser
Ald Gann
Min Nasette Gibson
Quétm
Forbes Ts Aenet Patriotic Funds
le Perches
Sydney
Milas Oibeon
Duke of Gloucester
Australia
ASIP
Bute
Lat
Ind
Firalla
Nbw
Witloch
Sky
Vietory
Parkes Patient Throat Cut In Park Delay
A man was found with a throat wound in Comb Park after ten yesterday evening. Elderly miner Joseph Alling suffered a gash and was taken by ambulance to Parkes District Hospital where doctors say injuries are not serious. Police found a razor at the scene and are investigating.
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Daman
London
Parkes
Muromey
Comb Park
Joseph Alling
Aubaance
Hins- Pita
Msm
Forbes Power House Staff Changes Report
The report details the resignation of linesman Tomlin from Forbes power operations and notes health reasons ending his service after 137 years? The council considers a reference for his tenure and A Ellison is named acting tinsman while six months probation for a new electrical helper is proposed.
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Ang
Forbes
Council
Counecll
A. Ellison
Tinssmar
N. Priviess
NW. Privilege
Rover
Duumak Tineamoun
A. Eilison
Tamlin
Referendum Explained How The Vote Is Taken
The August referendum is the tenth since Federation for amending the Constitution. Eighteen amendments have been submitted, but only three approved. Voters must approve a majority in four States and an overall majority, with two numbered squares on the ballot. No choice is allowed. all 14 amendments must be accepted or rejected as a package. The government seeks broad powers, but the piece argues against a blanket approval and urges voting No. Put No. 1 in the bottom square.
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Australia
Commonwealth Government
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