Admiralty Islands Front Holds Amidst Japanese Counterattack
Allied forces report consolidation around Momote airfield in the Admiralty Islands with robust air and ground cooperation. In the Southwest Pacific last month 425 Japanese planes were destroyed or put out of action, while Allied air losses ran high. observers note possible Allied advance toward the Philippines as Rabaul is neutralized, and Wake Island raids claim six aircraft on the ground with others damaged.
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Momote air-+ field
Admiralty Islands
Southwest Pacific
Millbury
Wharlingport
Rabaul
Philippines
Wake Island
Naval Aircraf
Ren
Naru
Wland
Weather Again Delays Allied Attack at Anzio Beachhead
Heavy rain stymies German efforts to break the Anzio front south of Rome. Despite multiple assaults, Allied land and air forces harass the attackers and force withdrawals as Castine rain slows operations.
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London
Anzio
Rome
Angio
Tal PI
Castine
Fresh successes for Red Army in Estonia and Palеy sectors
London reports say Soviet forces advanced in Estonia and Paley regions. In Pakov sector 70 positions fell as three armies advance toward Pakov. Russian troops push north capturing 30 towns near Vitebsk, crossing a river two days earlier and severing enemy links between Natve and Tallinn.
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London
Moscow
Estonial
Paley
Tie Pakov
Pakov
Vitebsk
Tallinm
Extonia
Forbes District Hospital Receives £16 000 Grant for Nurse Home
Edgar Dring reports the Minister for Health has allocated £16 000 to Forbes District Hospital for a new nurses home and £3 000 to remodel sanitary areas. Public Works will prepare plans and cost estimates and invite tenders.
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New Forbes District Hospital
Edgar Dring
A. Kelly
Ang
Dring
Public Works Department
Bulgaria and Finland May Soon Be Out of War
London reports indicate Bulgaria and Finland may soon leave the war. Bulgaria is said to be making peace moves watched by Germany. A Finnish peace delegation may go to Moscow, with Russian conditions to be debated in coming days.
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London
Bulgaria
Fintong
Bulgarks
Germany
Stockholm
Sys Mat
Finland
Moscow
Boree Shire Council Notes Confedration of Councils Meeting
February boree shire council reports a quiet month with illness keeping president away. Dr Balcomb reports on confederation group meetings, mentions land between Qanowlodre, Bogowra, and Forbes, and notes mixed views on value and postwar needs.
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Boree Shire
Cr. D. McCarron
Forbes
Confederation of Councils
Balcomb
Dr. Medeale Condoboting
Confederation of
Dring Endorsed by Electorate Council for Ashburnham
At a meeting of the Electorate Council of the ALP in Eugowre Mr E P Dring MLA was unanimously endorsed as the Labor candidate for Ashburnham. Since entering Parliament in 141 he has built a strong reputation for straight dealing, vigorous advocacy on country issues, and attentive local service.
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ALP
Eugowre
E. P. Dring
Ashburnhams
Dring
Central West
Im Local
Legislative Assembly
Ashburnham
Milas Jean Atkins Weds WA Prancis in Burnt Hill Church
Milas Jean Atkins daughter of Mr. D. D. fulking and the late Atkins wed WA Prancis son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Francia. Archdeacon Begble officiated the ceremony. Attendants Mrs. J. J. Francis and A. K. wore formal dresses. Best man Lieut. AE. Graham and Gunner E. McD Chapman assisted. Reception at the del Sea Club.
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A.w.as
Bt Phillips
Church Hill
Milas Jean Atkins
D. D. Fulking
Late Atkins
Roseville
WA Prancis
J. T. Francia
Exsangbah
da Toobalgde
Gunner E
Chapman
del- Sea Club
I Bizest
Spine
Bert
Deroobalgle
Soldiers Club for Forbes debated at Returned Soldiers meeting
Forbes Returned Soldiers League discussed reestablishing a Soldiers Club. A sub committee was formed to report at the next meeting with members including the president and key local officers. The plan envisages a convivial meeting room possibly in the old Ambulance building with limited hours and potential fundraising ideas.
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Forbes
Soliers League
Clarence
Bild
Yimki
R. J. Gunny
GuruWno
Wir League
J. Doyle
J. W. Hefftman
Mir
F. M. Copeland
Bathurst
Iself
Gunn
Bonertte
Pp. Hoard
Ouhr
F. M
A.C. Dunlop
Mr Heffernan
Forbes Leap Year Dance Draws 600 Attendees at Town Hall
The Forbes Leap Year dance drew over six hundred attendees from Canowindra Goolagong Parke and Grenfell. Proceeds plus a margin from a prior dance will benefit the Forbes Ambulance with £160 expected. The event featured Galli Formas orchestra gifts prizes and a pool stall raising funds and a community social praised by attendees.
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Forbes
Canowindra
Goolagong
Parke
Grenfell
Mint
Phenny Currey
Tees Chandler
Mise Mure Hughes
Dio
Muric
Galliformas
Forbes Ambulance
Vout
Woking
Nancy ‘O'Neill
Join Orman
Ford
Mathias
Joe Hohnberg
Porbes
Sheep Show and Gymkhana Dates Set
Forbes PA committee of A 2 A Association held a special meeting to stage a one day sheep show gymkhana and rodeo on a regular show date. Central Western PP A Associations Council proposes August 29 and 30 for Fortes events with a paid secretary position advertised in this issue closing March 24.
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Forbes PA 2 A
PP & A
First Victory Loan Encourages War Bond Purchases
A wartime encouragement urging Australians to support the war effort by buying victory bonds. The piece compares civilian work to frontline service and urges self denial to fund bonds and deposits, highlighting patriotic duty and national savings during the campaign.
Altered Mail Closings In Cowal Morth Mall Report
A notice explains new closing times for the Cowal Morth Mall with revised hours. It states the mall will close at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, reflecting the latest schedule adjustment.
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Merly
Cowal Morth Mall
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