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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1944
Page
1
Allied dispatches report German plans to evacuate East Prussia civilians as Russians cross the Niemen and seize Grodno, a key objective. Soviet forces advance toward the Baltic states with heavy fighting near Alytus and Kaunas as German lines along the Niemen resist.
Allied and German reports describe Twisian forces advancing toward the Lithuanian Republic between Kaunas and Dvinsk while Dvinsk reportedly faces attack. Soviet offensives near Latvia claim casualties as Ruvalan bombers strike German targets and rail operations are disrupted toward Brest Litovsk.
British forces extend bridgeheads on the Odon River as they push southwest of Caen. Counterattacks are repelled and several villages are reported taken or contested. In Normandy northwest of Saint Lo American troops advance toward Emilie and cross the River Green, with village Voucelles showing brief combat before German forces withdraw. Geneva reports Germany rejected Vichy Paris open city proposal and prepares to defend Paris.
A local firm requests government help to secure priority housing for its Wiel staff due to home accommodation shortages. The council agrees to push the issue to federal and state representatives to urge construction of housing under the Ita Housing Scheme.
Allied forces drive in Italy with Arezzo fallen after weeks of heavy fighting. Four German divisions lost as British tanks advance. French troops seize a key road junction near Leghorn. About 30,000 prisoners reported as the offensive continues toward Florence and the northern coast.
Forbes officers report on the rolls for the upcoming election and the need for completeness to avoid voters lacking declarations on voting day. Deputation from the Forbes Stock and Station Agents’ Association asked the council for improvements at the yards, including caretaker duties and security, with approval for partial access changes and yard staffing.
The Red Cross appeal led by Mr. C S Wilson will close on July 31. Donations listed include Mrs M McPhillamy 550, G Limbera 500, Nicolaas d Wena 550, J Brel 240, Mrr A E McIntosh 220, D A Delaney 118, and an anonymous 190. Further subdonations to Forbes Reg Crom Prisoner of War Fund are noted.
The council discusses applicants for the Olympic Pool Manager role including Mrsars Tormerty and David Cooper. It states no decision is yet possible and that the council may consider other candidates, with references to assistants and presiding officials.
In June the Pax West Children's Health head reports a clinic expansion. Peter Webb will now visit each fort night instead of monthly, improving access for families.
Forbes Municipal Council approved a 400 pound government grant for parks and gardens, to be matched by council labor and materials. The works overseer proposed allocations to Victoria Park, Halpin’s Flat, King George V Memorial Park, and Camp Hill reservoir area, with various path, fence, and playground improvements and some budget rebalancing. The meeting also discussed extensions to water lines and plantings, aiming to benefit schoolchildren and residents.
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