Russians on Romanian soil trained for airborne combat
British and American dispatches describe German confirmation that Russians have seized parts of Kowel in Poland. Reports detail Manstein’s forces, 50,650 German casualties in a major Dniester push, and new Soviet success across the western front with Luftwaffe and ground units redeploying amid harsh weather and difficult terrain.
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Yampol
Koniev
Dniester
Komey
Deanester
Bessarabia
Jubilation in England over sinking of six U boats
England rejoices at the Royal Navy victory in the Near Atlantic as six German U boats are sunk after a multi day battle. Captain Walker receives praise for directing the action and for capturing the crew of 51 from a destroyer.
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Lontion
Englang
Near Atlantic
Royal Navy
Thassedbeth
Walker
Undergarment Hygiene Sparks Fashion Tip Fiasco
A cheeky fashion column mocks a reader named Ellen for overemphasizing perspiration in underwear. The tongue in cheek piece warns that even beauty can fail if undergarments aren’t fresh and neat, urging proper care to keep charm intact.
Missing Flight-Lieutenant Kevin Fell Reported
Forbes newspaper notes the report that Acting Flight-Lieutenant Kevin Fell is missing following air operations over Germany. The Halifax pilot trained in Australia, resident of Forbes, engaged in multiple flights since May 1943, with family awaiting official confirmation and hoped for his safe return.
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Forbes
Kevin Fell
Geray
Lisit
Alwyn Kevin Dudley Pet
Stuttgart
Germany
Bane
Kevin
England
Australia
Ional Ying
Fell
BALA
Miu Ele
Gavin
Capture of Lorengau Ends Key Admiralties Advance
Allied forces land on Manus Island and push from Lorengau airfield with tanks amid brisk fighting with Japanese. MacArthur reports Lorengau capture completes Allied seizure of vital Admiralty areas as warships strike Wewak and New Guinea targets with heavy bombing.
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Manus Island
Admiralty Group
Lorengau
MacArthur
Admiralties
Itwig
Wewak
New Guinea
Forbes Sheep Sale At Forbes Yarded About 4000 Sheep
Friday's sale at Forbes featured the Commonwealth Wool 4 Produce Co Ltd and Garey Boor Pty Ltd yarding about 4009 sheep and lambs. Metropolital buyers were evident, with prices reported 1d to 2d lower for grown stock and a generally softer trend across the yarding.
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Commonwealth Wool 4 Produce Co, Ltd
Garey Boor
Billy Goat Derby at Forbes Street Carnival
A big goat derby for boys will feature at Forbes street carnival tied to a patriotic UK race readt to. Prizes awarded to each boy who brings a billy goat turnout with a chance to win the event. Mark Foy’s of Sydney sponsors the broadcast cost for the rare meeting.
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Forbes
Ace 2
Mark Foy
Future of S A Factory Meeting of Cambiney Unions
A meeting of the executive of the Cambiney Unions of Forbes held at the Club Hoge Hotel discussed the future of the arms factory and Durvoobalgie works and its protection boards. Attendees included Moews E Facey presiding, F B Nilon, B Collett, G Cook, A Birt, G Seott, P Carey, J Jeffries, J P Duan, Ablett, Mersdames Stone and Evans. Invitations to Culare MP J F Breen Ashburnham MP BE B Dring Makin minister and Post War Reconstruction were noted. The object is to seek ministerial action to prevent overproduction of munitions and ensure post war recovery strategy. An invitation to attend will be extended to further interested bodies and officials.
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Aro
Cambiney
Forbes
Anni Arma
Club Hoge
Moews
E. Facey
A.U
F. B Nilon
B. Collett
G. Cook
Bec AE
A. Birt
G. Seott
P. Carey
Ro Jeffries
J. P. Duan
Ablett
Talley
Anal Arms Factory
Durvoobalgie Mentworks, Protection Board
Parents and Citisman Association
Culare
J. F. Breen
Ashburnham
BE .B. Dring
Makin
Forbes Red Cross Branch Hosts National Leader in Town Hall
Forbes residents and Red Cross members gathered in the Council Chambers with Mr Dudley Turner and Mr B L Forsyth to hear about the national scope of Red Cross work. Alderman Gunn and local officers introduced speakers noting the branch’s strong patriotic effort, including substantial funds raised for the War Fund and direct-giving drives. Turner outlined the movement’s structure, its Melbourne headquarters, division system, and overseas relief, highlighting blood banks, convalescent homes, and wartime education programs.
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Forbes Branch
The
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Central Council of the Australian Society
Dudley C. Turner
N.S.W
B. L. Forsyth
Ald
M. H. Gunn
Mesdames
A. B. Sweet
McM. Greem
J. McParland
MM. Turmer
Wilson
Red Cros
CTS
Turner
Forbes
Commonwealth
Melbourne
International Red Cross Society
Forbes School of Arts Billiards Reopens Contest
Members are reminded that the Forbes School of Arts billiard room reopens in March at Useland with a new competition offering a good trophy for the prize. The event will conclude in April.
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Forbes School of Arts
Useland
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Vitel
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Imerinia
Poneshnaya
Moscow
Dubno
Vinnitas
Bobineta
Nikolaacy
I Om
Horna Cirder
Sanborn Jagger
Ellen
Uta
Laurengau
Forbes Stock Market
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Darimen
S.A. Factory
Australian Council
Mr. Turnel
Law Book Co
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Grocer
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