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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary notes discuss over ten pound notes and non legal tender status. The text references Commetrermany Dash Nebes and London style obligations, mentioning security regulations and warnings about counterfeit or speculative use.
The Jemalong Shire faces extended electricity coverage with plans for new transmission lines from Cowra to Peters, aiming to deliver a broader service. Officials warn the cost must be shared, with charges tied to peak demand and fixed service rates, while considering subsidies and long term subsidies for rural customers.
An OCR fragment outlines a recurring Forbes stock sales schedule, referencing rural supply, capital commitments, and forthcoming tenders. It mentions education of rural consumers, a district project, and the involvement of entities linked to finances and public works. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and uncertain names.
A damaged report outlines negotiations over electricity supply to Portes and Somali regions with Daroobalgie Meatworks protesting terms. It notes a proposed two to three year contract, fixed charges and kWh rates, and mentions the Public Works Department involvement and potential transformer capacity limits.
Unconfirmed messages from the Middle East claim serious fighting at the Adriatic port of Fiume between Italian patriots and Tito's Yugoslav forces. The dispatch notes potential talks between Field Marshal Alexander and Tito, with broader tensions spanning Syria, Lebanon, and postwar policy discussions in London and Paris.
A garbled but dated-sounding notice details a failed life-saving effort for a child named Alexander Finapthal. It mentions doctors, nurses, and responders, a hospital, and a dramatic sequence aboard a vessel or area boat. The fragment references Beverley and Parkes in connection with the case.
Fragmentary notes describe stock removal from drought areas feeding toward Carmona and nearby locales. The jagged text mentions agriculture, transportation routes, and a referenced figure or official, with scattered names and dates unclear in the copy.
Report describes balloon bombs and their trajectory toward New York area, noting multiple layers and insulation. Text details the device’s descent path and estimated travel time, with references to Forestry Service warnings and the broader patrol response.
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