Mussolini Executed After Trial
A special tribunal tried three to four dozen persons, found them guilty, and executed them in Milan. Their bodies were left displayed in a main square amid large crowds. Names of officials executed with Mussolini include Sforza, Paralindi, and Romani. Farinotti had reportedly been executed earlier. Mussolini was captured while attempting to flee to Switzerland. Reports from Stockholm claim Hitler and Goebbels died yesterday, with Goering implicated, and Graziani reportedly handed over to authorities.
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Razilo
Sforza
Paralind
Romane
Milan Radia
Farinocci
Pasclet
Mussolini
Switzerland
Goering
Phronte
Goebbels
Miussollini
Graziani
Curtin Re-enters Hospital in Canberra
Prime Minister Curtin returns to private hospital in Canberra after suffering lung congestion. Hope's health status noted as congested lungs and ongoing care continues.
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Canberra
Mr. Curtin
Australia
Third Victory Loan Oversubscribed in Victoria
Yesterday the Third Victory Loan was oversubscribed and final totals will be known by week’s end. Victoria led subscriptions across the different bonds, Forbes listed 400,60 as a asked contribution, with 315 subscribers reported.
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Victoria
Bates
Forbes
Rumors of German Surrender Denied by Moscow Radio
Moscow radio labeled reports of unconditional German surrender as Nazi provocation aimed at sowing discord among Allies. It said Russia supports long-term shared interests and denied a U.S. claim of capitulation, while noting Allied advances from Munich toward Hitler's domain and ongoing fighting on multiple fronts.
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London
United States
Germany
Moscow
Moscow Radio
San Francisco
Peale Truman
Aiveely
Gestapo
Rimmer
Trumish
White House
Aimerican
Agencis
America
Lorry crash near Forbes leaves one dead and fifteen injured
A runaway English diesel truck descended Ever Betts Hill near Forbes with brakes failed, killing a girl named Betty Harris and injuring fifteen others. Passengers were thrown from the rear of the lorry while a Jehovah's Witnesses convoy to a convention in Toowoomba was disrupted. many sustained serious injuries and one girl, Marjorie Purchey, was critically injured.
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Mercury
Erapy
Forbes
Betty Harris
Parkes Forbes
Ing Jospital
Parkes
Hatoomba
Marjorie Purches
Sheri Street
Om— Pane
Marjorie Purchey
Sheriff Street
Porches
Olive Furchta
Frederick Purches
Allan Purche
Neville Parehes
Allan Harris
Forhea
Edita Borris
Gledhill
Stanley Gledhill
Charles John McCarthy
Erle Short
Porry
Prescortte
Eric Ghort
Prnnow
Kegne
Hove
Aleett
Rumors Fly on Peace Offers from Germany in Stockholm
Reports from Stock holm suggest Germany may offer peace to all Allies including Russia. Unconfirmed tips from Sweden claim Hitler’s surrender could be announced today, with fighting possibly ending within days.
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Stockholm
Germany
Himmler
Gestapo
Russia
Sweden
Dancing Season Opens Amid 1945 Festivities at Forbes
The 1945 dancing season kicked off with the LMG annu al balls hosted by VAD members, attracting 880 to 380 dancers in service dress. BLAT WAA AF Parkes members attended along with two LAF visitors. The hall featured floral decorations and festive staging, with novelty dances and lively bidding for cordial as the mayor Ald Gunn er extended thanks for support from local merchants and community members.
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VAD
BLAT
WAAAF
Parkes Station
LAF
Forbes
Ald
Gunn
Rough Rocks Incident At Rondubile Emergency Response
Ambulance waggons rushed to the scene with crews mobilized to manage casualties. Extra beds and staff were redeployed as nurses returned to duty and supportive care was organized. Witnesses described the hospital as overwhelmed while authorities opened an investigation led by the coroner and local officials.
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D. BE Cregan
Carey
Forbes Boy Repatriated From German POW Camp
Mart Turner, a Forbes boy and former prisoner of war in Germany, has been repatriated to England. His mother Mrs Gitaatis T. Turner, formerly of Forbes and now residing in Sydney, received word via cable that he is safe at home in England.
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Forbes
Mart Turner
Germany
Engiene
Gitaatis T. Turner
Tveride
WG Arnold Place
Sydney
England
Eastbourne
Sussex
Community vineyard proposal gains council support in Forbes
The Forbes council discussed a proposed community vineyard for Porbe Wiggaln. Aldermen Conridge and Paddison moved to back the project, aiming to acquire a 12550 acre property once inspected by Mr. Burning and to involve the district member. The mayor suggested seeking ministerial approval and possible distillery plans, with backing also sought for Chamber of Commerce efforts to establish enterprise on the Entowray estate for demonstration purposes.
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Messen
Leo
Feders
Btute
Buring
Dringly
Ald
Martin
Conridge
Entowray
Forbes
Red Cross State-wide Appeal June 1
A statewide Red Cross appeal launches with June 1 events and street stalls to raise funds for wartime aid. Local branches host prize competitions and badge sales, with donations encouraged at shops including John Meagher and Co. and events featuring community figures and local artists.
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Red Cross
Forbes
Australia
Gross Society
Fac
McLean
Wennarda
Adley
Elster’ Kearney
ATP
Tn Jones
Art Ballesy
Harvey
Bing
Hint
John Meagher and Co
Juno Red Cross
Wilson
Ana Dines
Cage Meen
Public Holiday Considered for May 10 Races
A council communication reported to the Municipal Council from MLA EB Dring regarding a request by Forbes bank managers to close banks on May 10 for patriotic races. The town clerk noted offices could not close. banks only would be affected. The council pursued a public holiday application through Ald Martin and Conridge, with Mr Dempsey planning to push a motion by phone.
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PB. Dring
N54y
Forbes
Jockey Club
Glork
Mmadeon
Ald
Martin
Conridge
Dempsey
Fortes Musi and Drama Society Plans Concert for Growth
Ab Inst Thursday's meeting of the Fortes Music and Drama Society, under Manager Harold Jennings, led the choir through several numbers. With victory against Germany in mind, the group voted to stage a four week concert to boost membership. In a recent drama reading of Our Brothers by Somerset Maughan, several new members were welcomed. the event was considered very successful.
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Fortes Musi and Drama Society
Mgr
Hirold Jennings
Germany
Ibnes
Somerset Maughan
Pew
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