Parkes Road damage case tests load limits on bitumen
A municipal council prosecuted a farmer for causing state highway damage on Parkes Road near Fortes railway gates. Inspector Lovett described wagon wheel tracks deep on the road surface and two loaded wagons carrying white wheat bags. The defendant admitted ownership with his brother and said he drove the large wagon. The case centered on road overload and road-use restrictions under Local Government Act Ordinance 30 (6). The council had authority from the Commissioner of Road Transport to inspect main roads. Continued on page 5.
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J. F. Williams
R. Melllon
Tk Wan
Parkes
Fortes
Williams
Wma
HH. Lovett
Roe Wer
Forbe
Jemalong
Dowling Street
Union Street
Harris
Oul
Bone Mill Yard
Ead
Parkes Road
Aki Be
Meilion
Jack King
Witnean
Kiellion
Main Roads Commissioner
Main Roads Board
Commissioner of Road Transport
American ships for Britain plan outlined
The United States Maritime Commission directs 14 shipping lines to release half their tonnage for Britain, covering 60 to 70 ships and about 376,000 tons. The arrangement allows cargo carriage to the USA and from American ports to the Red Sea across Atlantic Gulf of Mexico and coastal routes.
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London
United States
Maritime C Commission Hes
Britain
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
USA
American Porta
Red Sea
Ex-Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany Dies in Exile
London reports the death of Wilhelm II, former German emperor born January 1888. He abdicated after World War I, following a long illness at Dorn, and expressed a wish to be buried there. He had predicted only victory for Germany as Armistice approached.
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London
Wilhelm
Germany
Deorn
Drorn
Ti Ws
Unprecedented Council Rejects Water Scheme Probe
Gren fell Hepard reports Forbes Municipal Council last week refused to bear a departure from the Investigation Committee of the Central Tablelands Water Supply Scheme. Deputation members protested at the treatment by five Sher men and said the decision did not reflect Fortes citizens. They plan to meet the Premier around the 15th to present all facts of the scheme.
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Grenfell “Hepard
Forbes Municipal
Investigton Committee
Central Tablelands
Shermen
Ciisons of
Fortes
Feets
Tablelands
Unrest in Syria as Vichy leaders face decisions
London reports amid confusion over Syria and Tunisia defenses and possible German actions. British and American sources debate whether German troops are in Syria while Berlin officials claim France would receive full cooperation if attacked, as Spain notes shifting alliances.
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Berlin
France
Byria
Troops Mass in Northern France Amid Signals of Peace Talks
Fragmentary OCR notes describe troop concentrations in northern France near Lomdoo and Cee tee with vague reference to peace proposals. The garbled text hints at Allied and German positions, possible ceasefire discussions, and ongoing military maneuvers seen as pressure for concessions.
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Ganahe Tone
France
Truss
Aggres
Huns Pour Into Syria Influx of Planes Reported
An overseas dispatch claims German air landings in Syria are bringing troops engineers and special duty personnel under cover as refugees and tourists. Observers note British air raids target depots while Franco-British reports hint at shifting fronts and control of Mosul. The piece also mentions an American view on Syria with a musical program by Mr. James conducting the ABC orchestra.
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Syria
Berlin
Aleppo
Oon Abr
Mand
Aircraf
Pion
Bues Canal
Frnsihmen
Gyria
Mosul
Crete casualties surge as thousands missing and prisoners feared
British and imperial losses in Crete rise with Ministers acknowledging more than half of Australian troops are missing. Total A L F strength was 6486 before the German attack, with 2887 withdrawn and 218 wounded, leaving 3590 unaccounted for, likely prisoners. New Zealand figures show 2000 soldiers unaccounted. Reports say fighter planes and bayonet action defined the fighting as withdrawal of air units.
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London
Crete
Spender
A.lf
Blamey
Hetimo
Dinlardd
New Zealand
Nash
Mall
Johannesburg
Eroplane
Air Warfare Over England Reports Heavy German Raids
London Thursday reports widespread German raids over England with chief targets in the Midlands and the South Coast. Sightings note about thirty raiders downed and one British plane lost, while coastal mines and aerial clashes near the coast led to Spitfires engaging enemy formations.
Planes Versus Convoy Strike Reported by London
London reports British planes attacked an enemy convoy in the Mediterranean en route to the North African coast. One British ship of eight tons sustained damage and was forced to land. Another vessel took several hits and appeared doomed to sink, while plans to reach port were hindered by the damage.
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London
Mediterranean
North African
Tomuber
Busy Mayor Ford’s Programme Notes and Meetings
The town mayor plans a packed schedule with a 1 30 pm public meeting at Byrnes and a 0 pm gathering. On Wednesday end of to we soldiers meet at 5 pm and a Far West Children Health Scheme at 7 26 pm. Thursday includes Supply Scheme activities and a recruitment rally on Friday with Byrnes’ Testimonial Fund subcommittee.
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Aden Munca
Lille
Byrnes
We Woldiers
A. C. Perry
Troy
Pam ‘Thoreday
Far West Concern
Pam
Ford
New Zealand Conscripts All Men 21 to 40 Called Up
Wellington reports that all single men aged 21 to 40 may be called for overseas service and included in the conscription list. The official journal of Returned Soldiers in Melbourne states conscription will be run by the new Citizens' Victory Committees. The article notes that conscription is widely expected.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Returned Soldiers
Melbourne
Conscripton
Citizens’ Victory
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Jame
A.B.C
S of Mott- Sun
Cavaliers, Rusticons
Hfasoagri
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England
Forbes
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