Clothes Rationing and Coupon Distribution Reminder
Public notice outlines clothing rationing with a coupon system. Forbes Town Hall will host distribution desks where applicants must show identity cards. parent declarations for children are required and obtainable from the Post Office at stated prices. Forms for absent applicants or authority to deputed collectors are also described. Open daily from morning to evening.
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Saare Chester
Tomorree
Forbes
Dog Poisoning Fiend Targeting Forbes Pets
Police warn of a dog poisoning campaign in Forbes with baits and poisoned morsels. Reports say dogs and pets of children are killed, prompting officers to stress it is a criminal offense to distribute poison and promising strict action against offenders.
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Patlailing Weng Tsenbe
Aildat
De Fortes Comforts Fund Chief Attacks Misstatements
The Forbes fund head, Mir Meagher, rebutted an Sydney Sunday report by Mr Docker asserting misled central funding figures. She disputed claims of funds withheld from country branches and incorrect prices for tobacco and wool, detailing Forbes cash and in kind contributions and defending the local welfare effort.
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J. Meagher
Sydney
Mr. C. Docker
Mir Menger
Mr Docker
Forbes
Himnd
Docker
Plen
Parkes Fund
Mir Meagher Bir
Docier
Poldiern
Eo Une
Meagher
Pundh
Roem
Faloka
Mr. Meagher
Forts
Mr. Docker
Tailored Materials Coupons Spark Unease Among Clothing Hoarders
Readers report confusion as coupons for materials intended to ease wardrobe clutter caused frustration. Notices suggest renewed programs to aid with sewing and costume needs, but the rollout confuses shoppers and raises questions about eligibility and timing.
King's Birthday Holiday Reordered By Government
Chief Secretary Mr Haddeley announced on Tuesday that King's Birthday holiday on Monday will be observed only in war‑work establishments. Local firm John Meagher & Co will close next Monday, Citric Schools receive a holiday via Minister Evatt, and Forbes school openings were linked to prior weekend events.
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Haddeley
Baddeley
Clive B Evatt
Forbes
Ald. Tribolet Seat Question At Council Meeting
Forbes Municipal Council discussed a letter questioning Alderman Tribolet's seat amid a complaint. The Department of Local Government and How refused to reveal the informant's name, prompting the council to consider delaying further action. The chair indicated the matter could be postponed to the next meeting.
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Forbes Municipal Council
Wighe
Ald
Vribalet
Cieminent
Department of Local
Chovern
Unie Corals
Thade
Howkle
Bramley
Ald Peddison
Hawkins
Ship Shelled By Submarine Off South East Australia
An Allied vessel was attacked by an enemy submarine off the south east coast of Australia but evaded damage as gunfire failed to halt the submarine. The High Command said no precise location or timing was released, noting earlier assaults on Sydney and Newcastle. Damage reports from Newcastle indicated some building damage but no bulk loss.
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Australia
High Command
General Headquarters South-West Pacific
Sydney
Newcastle
Japs Lose More Planes In Large Air Battle
Japanese losses mounted as Allied and Japanese forces clashed over Lar Salamaua in New Guinea. Thirteen Japanese fighters were destroyed or crippled in the big air battle, described as the largest enemy fighter loss in a single action to date. The fight disrupted operations in the New Guinea sector, with Allied bombers and fighters attacking installations and equipment in Vumar and north west of Austria.
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Fremy
Lar Salamaua
New Gulara
North Australia
Bhasa
Whso
Vumar
Austria
Forbes WEELS appeal sparks debate on permission
At a Monday meeting Forbes Comm forty Fund sought approval to appeal SRC Ries ot Coneelon. Mr Mord condemned the poor state of affairs as ideals WEL were left without needed equipment to protect property, urging action to safeguard assets and fulfill duty.
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Forbes Weels
Coneelon
Forbes Commforty Fund
Mord
Fall of Bir Hakheim Reported After Prolonged Siege
A French and British defense at Bir Hakheim ends after 18 days of entrenchment. Rommel concentrates on Hir Hakheim while German and Italian air and armored forces mass for a larger assault. Allied and French forces reportedly resist with guerilla strikes as British relief nears.
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von Rommel
Albong
Hir Hakheim
Weatero
Vor Ramiel
Big Andor
Tralian
Heston
Tomy
Precis
Bir Hakheten
Wef
Dir Hakheim
Grant Aims to Fund Urgent National Health Initiative
A garbled notice references a £50,000 grant from the government to support an urgent national health effort led by Minister Wis or Mh Gew. The text alludes to a winter event and a planned expenditure for a physical health program, mentioning Mr Holloway and Steele, with a government commitment to funding.
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Mr. Holloway
Japanese claim landing off Alaska in Pacific group
Japanese radio claims a landing was built along a Pacific chain off Alaska and that operations continue in the Aleutians. The statement asserts Japanese forces occupy points after a surprise attack, naming Dutch Harbor and other islands, while denying advances by the US Navy.
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Washington
Weel
Pacific
Alasin Toke
Ubis
Unitednet
Dutch Harbor
Jmntlings
Visiting India London Arrival of Gloucester Chief in Table
A Gloucester official arrived in Table at the special request of the King. The visit aims to meet the leading figures of this part of the Empire and strengthen royal ties during the current trip.
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London
Che
Gloucester
Empire
War Loan progress and savings certificates totals
Yorbes contribution to date reaches the Liberty Loan total around £5600, with an estimated national target of £120,000. The war savings certificates issued by the bank totalled £30,901 at closing time yesterday, indicating substantial public effort toward the war loan.
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Nrond
Joan Elony
Abolition of Boards Debate at Municipal Meeting
Prime Minister Currin replying to Initey urged abolishing all boards appointed by the federal government. He argued wartime needs require central committees to handle complex issues affecting producers and the nation, and warned against disbanding committees that manage marketing and related matters.
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Mrr
J. Currtin
Repkying Lo
Initey
Fapbey Municipal
Nator
Ylewpeln
Aoa
Armall
No Bill Filed In Alleged Pig Stealing Case
The case against William Barien for stealing pigs, owned by Hugh Vincent Sweeney, was not billed after the Attorney General declined to file. The solicitor for the accused questioned the conduct of a constable and claimed jurors might still attend the Quaker sessions in July.
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Mrnsion
Oesident
Petty Sermions
Forbes
Attorney-Genere and Miniser For Justice
William 5
Barien
Hugh Vincent Sweeney
Mrillen
Hbs
Bat
Colmtabie Kenny
Burwood
Barton
Siege of Sebastopol intensifies with heavy German assaults
Reports from AD agency and Berlin sources describe a ferocious new German assault on Sebastopol, claiming up to 2000 planes and ground operations near key points. Red Star notes daily Soviet counterattacks as defense stiffens, while discussions in Berlin hint at broader fears of Japanese action on Siberian frontiers and renewed Kharkov pressure on the Flusilen sector.
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Asamiltte
Aays
Germany
Berlin
Bilale
Red Star
Sebastopol
Kharkov
Salesman and Customer Argument Echoes in Fragment
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a salesman addressing a customer with a dismissive remark about Tim and the Works. The text hints at a stalled or confrontational exchange over a car purchase.
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Nawesa
Tim
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