Bombs Hit Goch and Front Reinforcements Rally
RAF bombed the German town of Goch with a powerful ten ton weapon designed for underground targets. Allied commands report heavy damage on the Western Front as German and Allied forces rush reinforcements between Cologne and Frankfurt. American landings in the Philippines continue with two more small operations between Mindanao and South Luzon. Australian forces under General Blamey claim large numbers in New Guinea as MacArthur coordinates further actions.
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R.af
Terpitz
Munster
Cologne
Frankfurt
Jaat Saale
Moselle
MacArthur
Philippines
Bougainvilla
SolemoMa
A T C Enlistment in RAAF and Violin Craft
The issue of Pix Magazine features a two page display on violin making by Mrs Hawnt wife of E A Hawnt manager of Bruce Small Lud Porbes branch. It notes her as possibly the only female violin maker in Australia and shows her crafting violins cellos and violas. Her son Roderic appears in the photos and she labels instruments Riltamith a contraction of her given name Kitty Smith.
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Hawnt
E A. Hawnt
Bruce Small
Lud
Porbes
Viet
Australis
Roderic
Nak Baul
Agg
Sydney
A. E. Seu
Missing Forbes Airman Arthur Ourch Resumes Mission
Squadron Leader Arthur Ourch remains missing after his aircraft failed to return from a mission along the coast midway between Mackay and Townerilie. He had earned the DFC for a series of successful strikes against Japanese forces while operating with Australian air strength.
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Thowen
Mackay
Townerilie
Df.c
Australis
V D C Notes Preview Muuukerry Event By WEEE
Early notes describe Easter preparations for a muukerry competition by WEEE with a furinto shoot at the local range last Sunday. Platoons 13 and 14 of DY Coy and No 13 Platoon Bogat Gate engage on their home range while Portes the Wis Most enjoyable. Final shot at 300 400 yards WO leads to a concluding phase and a return to form. Plans mention Cowra on March 2 and a trip to Wagga with a program at Wage extending to a meeting on 7 inst with O Os and office.
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Forbes
Gunning Bland
Bogat Gate
Portes
Wis
Cowra
Ewater
Wagga
F/O Don Bassett RAAF career highlighted in wartime service
The article honors F O Don Bassett a Royal Australian Air Force officer who joined after the war outbreak and served two years in Pacific theatre. He piloted for Major General Sir John Laverack and Lt General Sturdee, earned praise from Mr Forde, and accumulated about 1700 flying hours. Bassett worked previously at the National Bank and excelled in the Australian Associated Accountants finals. Two sisters and a fiancé are noted alongside.
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Joe Leis
Maria Hudson
Vasey
Barnet
Collie
RAAF
Pacific
Australis
Benret
John Laverack
Sturdes
Forde
Ghani
Focite
Oppenser
Hudson Bembers
Fyo
Basset
The
National Bank
Australia
Australian Associated Accountants
Fina Examina Be Wis
Church of England, Subiaco
Duke of Albany Ma- Sonte Loee
Lucy
Sergean
WAAAP
Dora
Corpery
AWAB
Creme Charmossa Adverts Youth Charm in Vintage Script
A fragmented ad style passage touts Creme Charmossen as a beauty product promising youthful skin and charm. It features stilted dialogue about beauty and aging with garbled names and phrases, reflecting an early 20th century sales tone.
Forbes A C F meeting notes Scouts fund drive
Forbes branch of the Comforts Fund held its monthly meeting in the Mayor’s room. A long financial statement shows February revenue and donations from individuals and groups, with plans for further hampers and a warm reception for servicemen.
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Forbes
The
Australian ‘Comforts Fund
Gonn
Meer F
Forbes District Ambulance meeting recognises life member nominee
Attendees including Brexson Langmead Martin Jones Neville Holloway Willi Smith and Hoehnberg, with apologies from Dr Wout and Mr T Dp Wal. A letter stalled the award of life member to C W Stewart, while Calare Tennis Club’s Pritchard noted support for the event and funds. Treasurer’s report shows funds balanced with gains from building wagon and other accounts. Church land project progress lacked success amid funding issues.
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Cberg
Brexson Langmead Martin
Jones
Neville
Holloway
Willi
Smith
Hoehnberg
Wout
T. Dp. Wal
Interem
MM Mic Phillamy
Somene
Bedgerabong
Church of England
Wool Appraisements Realised at Sydney Auction
Winchcombe Carson Ltd wired on Wednesday from Sydney wool sales listing 4314 catalogued balls. District realisations include C B Bavers Eugowra with crossbred and broken wool values, Jones Rawathorne Forbes with ewes and rams, and FV Persona Porbes with ewes.
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Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Sydney
C. BL Bavers
Eugowra
Jones Rawathorne
Forbes
Ewes
Oral vaccines expand access to immunization
A science overview traces the shift from injections to oral vaccines pioneered by Pasteur and Wright. It notes the digestive tract as the delivery path, offering easier administration for children and adults, with vaccines from Edinburgh labs now available for civilians.
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Sine
Pasteur
Mnsnachener
el Meteh Sikopp
Almoth Wright
Bewredka
Wright
Bestedka
Ieee
Saeko
England
Edinburgh
St Patrick's Night Concert at Town Hall Tonight
Crowded Town Hall hosts an annual St Patrick's Night concert this evening. Every available seat will be used and overflow space may be opened. No late entries during performances. doors opened by 6:15 PM. The program aims to rival its best predecessors.
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le Hall
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