Australia asked to intervene in US demand for Axis ouster from Eire
The Curtin government publicly declined the American request backed by Britain to remove Axis officials from Eire. Ireland refused the demand citing neutrality. The action would halt travel between Britain and northern Ireland and affect local defense. Spies and parachutists concerns were raised as Ireland tightened security and police prevented espionage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Curtin
Great Britain
Eira
United States
Australia
Eire
Ireland
de Valera
Wer
Ae Fe
Hull
Washington
Ebe
Wiha Bowel
Allied air raids press Japan and Rabaul efforts in Pacific
General MacArthur reports that in an engagement near Wewak New Guinea Allied forces inflicted heavy losses on Japanese Zero fighters, with several enemy planes probably destroyed and others damaged. A separate raid on Rabaul and New Britain damaged airfields and destroyed buildings as Solomons-based bombers struck targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabaul
Guinea
Solomons
Raviery
New Soelarnd
Admiralty Group
Wands
Allied All
Gavel Unite
Adoberges
New Ireland
New Guineas
New Britain
Bolomena
Empreas Aupuila
No Margin For General Public Works Aid
Martin sought information on the general rate for Forbes Municipal Council to fund public works. The Town Clerk’s report shows the current year's general fund income about £18,000 with similar expenditure for a balanced budget. Public works include street maintenance and other charges. major items rely on main roads grants and uncertain completion depending on rate collection.
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Martin
Forbes Municipal Council
Dempecy
Cornell
Tus
Oyli Mane
Main Roads Department
Todds Maiintenaneend
Bub
Inelwedea Saultary and Garbige
Pate Levy
Lesa Minin
Obituary: A G Gasper of Eugowra Dies at 70
Archibeld George Gasper, well known in the Eugowra district, aged 70, died in Forbes District Hospital on Saturday morning. He leaves a widow and three children, one adopted. The body was taken to Eugowra and buried in the Anglican cemetery with Rev. L Stibberd officiating. large attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugowra
Archibeld George Gasper
Forbes District
A. Gi. Jones
Eugowrn
L. Stibberd
Ravesite
McMahon Found Dead in Forbes Parkes Area
News from Forbes reports Aubrey Wibow McMahon, a nonresident, found dead near Parkes early today. He was a single man, body taken to Forbes for Church of England burial. Interment arranged by Mr A Grants. Moving corteges left at 11:20 am. Also noting U S forces occupy another Marshall Islands atoll.
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Forbes
Larengau
Serodrome
Manus Deland
Washington
Marshall Islands
Queen Competition In Conjunction With Patriotic Meeting
A community queen competition linked to a patriotic meeting was planned for May 18 and 11, with Red Cross Prisoners of War relief in Cuba and Australia fund drives. A public meeting Friday night outlined aims, with city officials and volunteers coordinating candidate selections and upcoming events.
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Licmee
Red Cross
Gunn jo os_an- Bing
Gunn
Copeland
Bhire Clare
Gwo di
Mir
Jo Ryan
Geyle
Baboh
Alon Sail
Wheeler
Mescoines
Agia
Giack Vane Eenpelury
Otry
Industry
Fin
Neil McPhillamy
Macintosh
Sydney
Alg
Visit to Dubbo Filtration Plant
Heberua t Works overseer reported at last week's municipal meeting on a Dubbo filtration plant inspection. Public Works officers and Dubbo officials reviewed plant operations and addressed issues in Somieeton Baye, noting benefits from seeing the plant in operation and thanking locals for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Heberuat Works
Goumeif
Aceardayer
Uheistrict
Public Department
Beyncal
Imib. J. Doyle
Mir. Lord
Public Works Department
Tip Chemiom
Somieeton
Lard
Matthews
James
Municipal
Day Nursery debate sparks letters on maternity blocks
A reader letters page debates the Day Nursery concept and maternity blocks, defending worldwide nurseries and questioning opposition. The writer argues against dismissing Day Nurseries and cites qualified workers, but questions funding for low wage carers and the need for state support.
Red Cross Distinguished Visitor to Visit Friday
Mr Dudley Turner Australian Red Cross Society official to visit the NEW Division from Melbourne. The event in the Council Chambers with the Mayor presiding. Members supporters and interested parties invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Australian Red Cross Society
Dudley Turner
The
Rockety
Melbourne
Turner
Red Cross Society
Log Book Dispute at Forbes Power Station Meeting
Engine Drivers at the Forbes power house refuse to fill in an extra log book as urged by engineer T C Beynon. The dispute centers on unions led by Hastie and Privilege with calls for better conditions and questions over shifts, pay, and maintenance duties. Local council debates who should resolve the issue and how to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mployees
Forbes Power House
T. C. Beynon
Hastie
Forbes
Feadie
Aor
Nikon Racer
Mrr. Hastie
Met
An 1
Mr. Hastie
Bt Inetant
Power Home
Mr. Bain
Vient
Bain
Ford
Privilege
Gilbey
Inine
White
Gince
J. Hodder
Towlee Council Discubes
Ald
Bramley
Mir. Hastie
Besgrove
Beynon
Paddison
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U.S
AXIS
MR. Curtin
Lewes
South Pacific War
Ethel
the Advocate
A. G. Gasper
A. W. McMahon
Huon Peninsula
Austin
DAY Nursery
Diepariage
Feusedis
Weltes
Chile
Abe
Paul
Monkey
Brand
Finn
Power House
Oes
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