German Offensive Pushes Through French Lines Near Paris
The report details German advances from the sea to Montmedy on the Maginot frontier and pushes toward Paris, with French and British forces countering amid heavy losses, while Italy delays its entry and Norway surrenders. French operations include retreats ordered by General Weygand, multiple combat engagements, and aerial bombing campaigns with Allied losses and reprisals noted.
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Paris
Allien
Rouen
Weygand
Montmedy
Lie Maginot
Switzerland
Lis
Nerealy
Geman
Orien
Compagne
Cress
Alane
Berlin
Alr
Somme
BBC
Smitha
Europe
King s Birthday holiday plan amid naval war updates
A wartime notice outlines King s Birthday holiday arrangements unchanged after consultations with state authorities. It notes reductions of ships and vessels, cites French naval power, and mentions the torpedoing of the Carinthia with crew eventually rescued by British ships after the Cunard line liner sank following engagement with German forces.
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Ifr. Mtnaleisatinoones
Local Enlistments Exceed 120 in War Effort
Fourteen new recruits for the AJP were added on Forbes Friday and Saturday, lifting the total who have offered service to King and Country to 121. Additional enlistments occurred in Sydney. Members of the Recruiting Committee are reminded of a meeting in the Council Chambers tonight at eight o’clock.
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Admiralty
Aince
Britain
AJP
Forbes
King and Country
Sydney
Stop Press ITALY AT WAR
Stop Press reports scarce productivity of Tall forces and widespread mobilization in Mediterranean nations. The Liollen and Allies brace for impact as German units encircle Paris while civilians evacuate. London dispatch says German offensives press toward Paris with preparations to meet any counterthrust.
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London
Paria
Mos
Australians urged to buy War Savings Certificates
War effort appeal urges Australians to support Allies via War Savings Certificates. Australians drafted into camp are praised, and readers are asked to purchase certificates with future value of one pound. If unable to buy outright, arrange payments with a banker or form a group with family or friends to contribute weekly.
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Theer
Supposed Stealing Suspect Remanded in Police Court
In a morning hearing before Mr. M J McCauley and J John Johnson 133 the defendant faced a charge of possessing part of a ox carcass believed stolen or obtained. The court granted adjournment to Tuesday next with bail set at 30 and surety of 10. Clarence and Keith Robb were also charged and remanded on bail until June 18. William Dukes, linked to an alleged deep-sound incident, was remanded on bail to the next session.
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Weal
Mir
M. J. McCauley
J. John Johnson
Forbes
Clarence
Keith Robb
Thomas Dukes
Ballol
Settlers with the Forces Seek Land Debt Concessions
The Grassers Association urged the Minister for Lands to extend concessionary relief to indebted landholders who are serving overseas under the Closer Settlement Act. The Minister declined a general suspension of payments but will consider individual applications with sympathetic regard, including relief from payments or other restrictive conditions for specific holdings.
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Landa
Australian Navy seeks electrical wiremen for two-year service
The Royal Australian Navy requires electrical wiremen for wartime service. Applicants must time metals, lay lead cables, join multi core cables to terminals, build guards for deck trunks, wire switches and bulkhead lapping. Pay starts under 21 at seven shillings five pence daily, rising with service length. Two-year engagement or for the period of war plus six months, with district notices inviting written applications to Port Melbourne Wave Street Office or Edgecliff Naval Star Office.
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Royal Australian Navy
Department of Information
Maral
Victoria
New South Wales
Wave Stal
Port Melbourne
Naval Star Office
Edgecliff
Sydney
War funds totals rise as Forbes drive fuels donations
The Lord Mayor's Fund, British Red Cross and Australian Red Cross total reached £2523 yesterday. Donations included £1190 from North Hill Tennis Club and £25 from Mrs Jewot, plus large gifts from local benefactors. A substantial interest free loan plan was also announced to aid relief efforts.
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Lord Mayor's Fund
Red Cros
Red Cross
North Hill Tennis Club
Bed- Berabeng
Graw- On Plains Agric. Bureau
Matilo
Cabot
Beeville
Brown Iele
LG Henke
Detolly
Bayern
Claude Brown
Forbes
Goldsbrough Mort and Co
J. Webb
Hanlon and Co
Davia
Black
Nico
BR. Woods
Rath & A Muttiske
Thormen
J. Lawe
Lowe
M, Doyle
WOK Guarnsey, Stor
L. G Beinke
Rankin Street
Heinke
EJ Qubot
Porches
Ap— Forlicoed
Lord March
British Red Cross
Men Rescued After Falls in Deep Shaft
Er Jim Flanagan and Albert Hocking fell into an old shaft after leaving a ball. Flanagan vanished for hours and was found about thirty feet down with brain injuries and lacerations, later admitted to hospital. Hocking wedged between walls in a narrow bore, both surviving long, perilous hours as bystanders alerted rescuers.
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Jim Flanagen
Reg
Fraser
Mir Flanagan
Albert Hocking
Ains
Parkes Champion-Fest Office Hit By Major Blaze
Fire caused extensive damage to property, plant and printing stock at the Parkes Champion-Fest office late Sunday night. Valuable newsprint and papers were ruined by fire and water, with plant damage significant though not irreparable. The type-setting machines endured water damage while located away from the blaze.
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Parkes “Champion-Fest
Cement Bags On Roads Near Jemalong Shire
A Forbes resident reports cement bags dumped on Forbes Bowil road by Jemalong Shire Council work crews. The bags obstruct traffic near a new culvert by Bonnie Dell school, posing danger to motorists and especially to school children. Local officials are urged to rectify the mess and prevent further hazards.
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Forbes Bowil
Jemolong
Coun
Bonnie Dell
Mihry
Dry Weather Persists Across Porches District
The dry spell continues through the Porches district with scant rainfall since January. Only April and May recorded modest totals while February saw no rain and March had minimal rain. Stockmen struggle for feed as dry conditions bite, with Bowralite stock holdings under pressure and a rare rain event noted in June.
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Porches
Oll
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