Emden Newsreel Shows City Crippled by British Bombers
A Thursday report from London images the German city of Emden as crippled by a British air raid. Aerial photos reveal widespread destruction across warehouses, factories, docks, and railway yards with heavy damage to the west river area and port facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londfon
Exoden
Germany
Tex
Ram
Cologne
Mamburg
Codenalye
Ndt
Ono
Wystein
Bridenhad
Missing Pages From Clothes Ration Books Reported
The Chief Electoral Officer Turner said invtarices had been die covened with pages mined from ration books and some forged declarations to obtain extra books. He warned it would be a serious offence and noted government printers had to reprint, with firemen engaged in each capital city. A decision on penalties rests with the Publications Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terner
Canberra
Chillies
Mir
Turner
Gorivale
PILES How to Relieve Them In Old Newspaper Ad
Reader guidance on piles describing the condition as inflamed veins in the bowel and caused by cold or strain. The text promotes Doan's as a relief remedy, asserting its effectiveness and urging use for lasting comfort.
Four Airmens Killed In Training Flight Crash
Four airmen died when their aircraft crashed on a height near Sydney on Saturday. The crew included Norman Caries Philip Blight and William Charles Arthur from South Australia and Prospect respectively, Pilot Officer Cyril Richard Neil Lewis, Harold Robert Irving Com, and Martin Ollday. One US pilot and Peer James Cust were also killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Caries
Philip Blight
Whyalla
South Australia
William Charles Arthur
Prospect
Cyril Richard Neil Lewis
Whyple
Basendom
Vic
Harold Robert Irving
Ingle
Wollenkong
Martin
Sydney
Omcer Peer James Cust
Waam
Mingle
Moaman
United States
Forbes and District Chamber seeks vegitable production scheme
The Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce and local landholders discuss organizing share farming to grow vegetables locally. Government departments weigh feasibility including land access, landowner terms, and prisoner labor questions amidst a push to expand vegetable production in the Forbes district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
Poro- Powell
Guna
J, Og, Taylor
Forbes District
Vieni
Forbes Klatriot
Liv
Pele
Dirichion
Whii
Tabi
Jandovener
Offeer
Eharelirmern
Merce
Prisoners of War Day Dramatizes Forbes Drive
Forbes plans a major War Day event to support prisoners of war with a button drive. Georgens is urged to buy a button for one pound, funds aiding parcels for POWs abroad. Street stalls, competitions, and local displays aim to boost donations and national morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Georgens
Ciaves
Sebastopol Still Holds Sebastopol Still Holds London
Report from a World War II era briefing notes Sebastopol defenders repelling German assaults at a major naval base while Berlin urges decisive action. Red Army claims holes in enemy entry forces and German bombing complicates supply lines as reinforcements approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kebaslrpel
Big Hanan
Crimea
Red Army
Berlin
Sioner
Tea Shearing Permit Application Details in Wartime Ration
The notice outlines applying to Deputy Director General of Manpower Martin Five Sydney for a permit to shear six sheep in a period outside the prescribed window. It lists required information including grazer name, post address, property name, zone number, flock size, number of shearers, and dates, with signatures and a contractor’s details.
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Martin Five
Sydney
Fodace
Oly
Ian Ein
Colebractor
Gunner
Forbes hotel bar near to public during prohibited hours
Hartley Lawrence Near, proprietor of the Pest Oise Hotel Forbes, faced charges for keeping his bar open to the public during prohibited hours and for failing to keep premises closed. Witnesses described travellers and men in the bar area. Neary admitted fault though asserting discretionary limits under the Liquor Act. The case centered on whether section 6(1) of the act should apply given the hotel’s efforts to restrict access at prohibitive times.
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Hartley Lawrence Near
Neary
Suiller
Pam
Post Office
Hurford
Calar
Forbes
Manila
Burford
Uwell
Hind
Belng
Melliot
Witner
Cybelde
Waltune
Sen
Harry Lawrence Nears
Ig Hotel
Gydney
Giry
Parkes
Ng Bar
Ptaff
Poot
Licenmt
Fox Atx Toontha
Green Dale
Killlara
Pyne
Earnie
Cms
Salter
Buirford
Donnldson
Hurford Flea
Maillon
Che Ucenner
Abe
Australia at War advisory panel drives wartime vehicle parts
A wartime scheme coordinated by the Australian Automobile Chamber of Commerce mobilizes 60 Victorian garages to produce machine gun mounts bearings and other precision components. An initial pair of munition contracts in 1941 showcased rapid setup, with one contract completed in four months under Director J J Hartnett, signaling improved organization and demand for urgent precision items.
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Ingen
Uity
Iites Imumtioo
Einai
Bern
Ube Gar Oge
Meniha
Wieterian Auton Bile Chamber of “Commerce
Muniom
Bae Jerageroet
Aulgmeble bin Ber of Commerce
Munidong Panel
Waa
Organivey
Tbe Acheme
J. J. Hartnett
Yalua
Biel Way
Local Whispers and War News From Forbes and Surrounds
Readable snippets reveal social events, engagements, and military notes from Forbes and nearby towns. Mentions include Ethel Morrison’s return home, Mrs J W Hees hosting a fete, engagement of Mary Strickland, and Pte Jim Preach’s camp return. Also recalled are letters from soldiers, hospital notes, and local obituaries, with mayoral and branch activities noted.
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Ciyrootalge
Ethel Morrison
Mb Cowra
Cut Wath
Tomiers
Sdeter
J. W. Hees
Ayergreen
Daronbalgie
Jim Preach
Ayonolettar
Wedding of Thelma Mary Hoswell and Hilton Cheorye Golding
The wedding of Thelma Mary Hoswell daughter of Ire MP and Hilton Cheorye Golding son of Mr and Mrs H W Hoswell was held at St Andrew's Presbyterian on a Wednesday afternoon. The Rev Shanley Parsons officiated. The bride wore white satin with crystal and carried a white gladioli bouquet. bridesmaid Margaret Povey wore shell pink and carried pink gladioli and carnations. The reception followed at Hil Gate and the couple will reside in Forbes.
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Thelma Mary
Ire
Hw, Golding
Hilton Cheorye
Mra
H. Wioswell
Rortea
St. Andrew's Presbytrian
Shanley H Parsons
Ming House
Mtr
Brussels
Mik
Jean Howwell
Juliette
Niger Jongt
Delphin
Margaret Povey
Tom Green
Hil
Goldie
Forbes
Albury Wedding: Madden Maher Weds Allan at Devil's Presbyterian
The June 1 ceremony at Devil's Presbyterian Church Albury united Madden Maher daughter of Air and Mire Chas Maher of Yarraville Melbourne and late Morbes to Allan. The bride wore a golden Tai wool frock with high neck and full skirt, sleeves gathered at the wrist. A small brown velour hat and roses complemented the look. Afterward a Town Hall reception followed with dining and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil's Presbyterian
Albury
Hey
H. Hillmen
Jean
Air
Mire
Chas ‘Maher
Yarraville
Melbourne
Morbes
Allan
Mir
Madden
Morepeblen
Bute
Mabe
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EMDEN
Dvo la
N.S.W
TLAAS
Forbes and
Chamber of Commerce Active
Chamber
J G Taylor
Dring
MLA
Rayne
Agricutoure
Donn
Dincunton
Powell
Fir
Jones
Bayer
Australle
Puidiens
Berle] Limited
Berlei
Rion Garments
Lal
Sebastopol
Black Sea
Ie Devanmalan
Mela
Delengiered
Asa
Iss Paints
P.O. Hotel
Australia
Moka Ieis
le Works
Max Hall
Battye Street
Howe
Wind
Hows
Werbach Street
Bill Clifford
Belie
Mnorhty
Burke
Piltt
Beevet
Mery
Mire 5
Strickland
Urian Street
Willines Attn
Mr. and
Mire Daustin
Umbalong
Mischele Sheridan
Flint Street
le Denng
Hag
Ned
Farrand Street
H. J. Gilwan
Bradfield Park
Gury Gordon
Forbes Dbethot
Rete
Stuat Institutten
J) Gardner
Farber
Morbei
Harteer
Miley
Surday
Forbt
Legit
Mallarbor
Bes
Permon
Mere
Tideet
Amy
Tate Fuchard
Dowling Burnet
Portes
Additio
Huband
Leaten
Mensre
Alakera
Gey
Doyle Cpirten
J Fiber
Bir James’ Chuch
Mittin
Roberson
Ceci Woods
Wilga Vale
Thos
William Batam
Wiliam Street
Porbes
Horley Woods
Orange
Donald Gorton Pilcher
Geos de V Pilcher
K. Callow
Dee
Callow
Mifor
A. Or
Liew
Lint C. MC
Navy
Pitt Wallegs
Dunit
Callowiis
AAMC
Bein
Army Land Navy
Malaya
Hoswell — Golding
Madden Maher
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