Break Allied Encirclement amid Pacific Combat Reports
War dispatch details Japanese attempts to break through near Lababia Ridge repulsed with 64 casualties. Allied counterstrikes and a major bombing raid on Macassar left ships and docks burning. one enemy cruiser and a large vessel hit. A separate police court matter notes a June drunken incident and fines.
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Ari Aleo
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Coelebes
Macassar
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Numero Barmss
Cruber
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Carcule
Licensing Court renews hotel and wine licenses at Eugenia
The Licensing Court renewed all local hotel and wine licenses including Central and Club House Hotels at Eugenia. Insurer Pyne cited needed structural repairs for Van denberg and Globe Hotels. renovations underway for Vandenberg. no objection to renewal given. Dudley Leader’s mother, with son in military service, granted power of attorney to act in business affairs. application approved.
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G W. Brown
Eugenia
Pyne
Vandenberg
Globe
Belig
RO. Palmer
M. D. Lender
Dudley John Leader
Oenaid
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Cid
Delegates sought bus travel home after Orange conference
At last night’s Municipal Council meeting the Town Clerk noted difficulty in housing all delegates for the Post-War Reconstruction Conference at Orange on 17 July 1942. The council suggested arranging travel home for delegates from the far centres if possible to ensure accommodation for all attendees.
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Onnge
Orange
Fear Bows
Proposed Bank Purchase Stirring Ambulance Debate
Ambulance Committee withholds from the presiding official in deliberations on buying Bank of Agualagia premises for a new station. A signed reply argues revenue loss is small, pledges subscriber funds, and urges Council to approve the purchase, noting prior support and fears over funds diversion. Council response to be published next issue.
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Ambulance Committee
Pres
Ita
Bank of Agualagia
J Wheeler
Forbes and
Funda
Varios
Bank of Australasia
Forbes Reports Harsh Cold Wave Amid Frosts
The State Division Weather Officer Mr. Maren reported the heaviest frost in nine years across the region this week. Forbes experienced a heavy early morning frost with ground white, and the lowest reading fell to 36 degrees Wednesday night, accompanied by four degrees of frost.
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Forbes
No Jurisdiction Marks Court Session In Forbes Case
A local court in Forbes discussed a dispute over possession of premises on Grenfell Street. J Morclan filed against Mrs F with Mr Walker involved. Mr Mellin admitted the Fair Rents Court lacked proper authority unless information amended, but the judge marked the document no jurisdiction.
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J. Morclan
RB. Meilinn
Plicant
RO. Palmer
Liberal Democrat party to contest Calare seat at federal election
The Liberal Democrats vow to contest the Calare seat and others including Wagga Wagga Riverina and Eden-Monaro. Candidates to be announced soon. rival candidates include Labor’s J P Breen and UCP contenders Lieut. Col. A B Reid and Reg Edols. Capt E K White leads the party with Ald. Stanley Crick as key figures. The group claims electors are dissatisfied with current members and promises a policy aimed at troubled times.
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Ie Calare
J. P Breen
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UCP
Wateoti
Martin
Riverina
Eden-Monarso
E. K White
Provisional Council
Forbes Soil Too Rich for Tobacco Growth
In Forbes district the Under-Secretary and Director of the Department writes to this week’s District Chamber of Commerce meeting stating that soil rich in nutrients favors tobacco growth and may affect other crops, noting a shift in cultivation practices and local perceptions.
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Han
Mulyandry Patriotic Committee Donations Revealed
At a meeting on Wednesday night the Mulyandry Patriotic Committee reported total donations of £155 to the Red Cross and Lord Mayor's Fund in addition to contributions to the local Soldiers Welfare Fund. Names listed include Parsom Elliott, T KR, Sharm, Rowlands, Mulloy Bros, Bly, J Dempsey, and others, each contributing sums cited. V Kinchington is a patient at Brentwood private hospital.
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Red Cross
Lord Mayor's Fund
Goldiers' Welfare Fund
Parsom HO
Elliott
T. KR
Sharm
W Daliffe
J. Battye
D, Bherrit
W. Sherrit
Mulloy Bros
Rowlands
Premier's modified plan for Central Tablelands water scheme
Delegates at Canowindra rejected Premier McKell's offer to manage the scheme via a County Council at 25 shillings per head, instead of 18s. They doubted a County Council could handle it. The project would serve Blayney Mullhyrpe Canowindra Kunowgra Grenfell Bogan Gate Trundle Pullamore Albert Tottenham and Forbes. The Premier proposed government aid, a 45 year loan, meter charging, local rates of 2s 6d per head, and government write‑off of some debts. Delegates pressed for a revised scheme and formed a committee to pursue a similar plan. Grenfell reports expressed disgust at the terms.
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Blayney
Mullthorpe
Kugowra
Grenfell
Bogan Gate
Trundle
Pullamore
Albert
Forbes
Tablelands
SeLuit
MeKel
Totes
Penson
Nnanoe
McCarran
Williamson
Peeters
Canowindra Mrelg
Federal Elections Speech Sparks Cabinet Suspension
In parliament the Prime Minister announced plans to dissolve Parliament and set immediate measures for supply and service personnel to vote. He suspended Minister Ward from the Cabinet pending a Royal Commission into lost documents and the Billy Bane Line controversy. The event is tied to an August Saturday election plan.
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Ward
Tela
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