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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1943

Page

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Growth of Allied Air Strength in South West Pacific

The communique notes heavy Allied air power against Lae and surrounding targets in the southwest Pacific. Liberators hit Wurmkaus aerodrome and Rabaul harbor. Dutch Mitchells and Australian Hudsons struck Penfof and Ulim Thor. Shipping and ground targets across the Markham and Salamata rivers also faced bombing and strafing amid weather and rain.

Lae Mub Wurmkansu Rabaul Harbor Penfot Ulim Thor Tenimber Solomons Sea Esort Buka Passage New Guiness Markham Valley Moorkham Bambare Salamata Pires

Ruhr region attacked again as LAF strikes Bochum district

The LAF launched a heavy raid on the Bochum Gelsenkirchen district in the Ruhr, targeting one third of the area’s coal production and major railway and chemical works. Berlin claimed 30 bombers lost. local reports count likely higher for casualties and damage.

Bochum-Gelsenkirchin Ruhr Geleen- Kirchin Bochum Essen Duisburg Krefed Mulhaim Obernhausen Berlin

LAND LULL On Russian Front and Global War Updates

Fragmented OCR notes describe World War II fighting on the Russian front with mentions of the Moscow radio and German forces at the Caan River, Bryensk, and Tallowity. Several disjointed phrases reference Allied strategy in North Africa, air raids, and upcoming offensives.

Stell Bryensk Pia

Invasion Talk Flares Across Europe Amid Allied Warnings

Reports from London Istanbul and Moscow depict rising panic as German forces reinforce Greece with slave labor and fortifications while Italian media warn of Allied strikes. RAF bombers raid Messina and Crosby harbor area as Mediterranean air activity intensifies.

Greece Retter Istanbul Black Sea Iit Bulgari Burgas Vanre London RAF Messina Imp Mediterranean

Parkes council debates power supply plan and crop up

A Parkes council meeting discussed extending electricity supply with a proposed scheme linked to Forbes. Mayor Clarke and Aldermen weighed the financial impact and risks, including a claim Parkes would be robbed under the plan. The debate centered on choosing a second-hune scheme and potential connections to Dobbe Electric Light Co.

Wil Clarke Pesul bedrpubiGern Ske Aiurry Brown Comotu Dov Wold Parke Parkes Goumedis Parkes Parkes Coun Poston Forbes

State Controllers Appreciation for Salvage Council Drive

The State Controller commends the Salvage Council for waste paper and woollen drives aiding the Red Cross and Defence. He notes a 2147 revenue over five months with a profit and asks if a special drive for rags and rug yarns should be mounted, while acknowledging limited council staff for collections.

Forbes Municipal Council Ald Bromsley Geo Marsh Jack Smith Meagher Besgrova Paddivon Hartcher Keipera Tho

Council staff report outlines payroll and duty changes

The council staff report notes Clerk UK DP Dempsey’s remarks on rate notices and payroll completion. W J Woods begins leave on June 4 and ends June 29, W Davey starts three weeks leave, Str. K Pell joins, and duties of the mute ledger now fall to Mrs L McFarland, who performs at a higher level than her predecessor Mrs McPartland, who is praised for versatility and competency.

de Tyee Dempsey Ira Bray W. J. Woods Mise W. Davey Str. K. Pell

Race BankrTr After a deduction had been made

The Porches Jocksy Club yesterday forwarded cheques for C1a and T1 to the Comforts Fund and the Prigonees after a meeting held on June 18.

Porches Jocksy Club Comforts Fund Prigonees Wer

Ambulance station transfer debate at town council

At a municipal council meeting Ald Meagher said the ambulance committee reply did not answer the council’s objections. The council read the ambulance letter from Town Clerk Dempsey noting the association sought to buy premises at Lachlan and Court Streets for an ambulance station. The council opposed the change citing public funds, and discussed whether to accept the letter or pursue further protest, while also noting a separate inquiry about Lachlan Street premises and a pending departmental application.

Ald Meagher Ihe Fortes Geaeral NSW Ambulance Transport Service Board DP. Dempsey Ald Miewgher T Ie Council Cote Waite Spbeer Amiuluice le Amulence Bo Iy Counett Ald. Hartcher Girl Guide Boy Scouts Latine Council Banit Hite Paldisenlso Flr Dhu Aldermeniad Camry Cowie Ald Harteher Putin Dorng Wsww Ambulance Transport Service Board Ned FP. Breen MHL Lachlin Street Porbea Chua Li

Heenzo 3 in 1 remedy for chest nose and throat

An old advertisement touts Heenzo as a three in one remedy for chest nose and throat ailments. It claims internal use for milmenza vim culigis cards croup bronchitis and influenza plus nasal antiseptic use and gargling for sore throats. The copy markets a cheap 20 mote bottle and a pint family cough remedy suitable for adults and children.

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