Germany Surrenders. Allies halt war in Europe
STOP PRESS German forces surrender unconditionally to the British Second Army in northwest Germany. Soviet troops in Berlin have not recovered Hitler and Goebbels bodies. Australian troops advance steadily on Borneo. In Britain 477,000 men in armed forces by June. News of Germany's surrender triggers United Thanksgiving services.
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Second Army
Germany
Berlin
Hitler
Goebbels
Borneo
Britain
Truman
Himmcher
Denmark
Alliedeadquartere
Piratroops
Fanoon
Holy Jane
Rangoon
Forbes Services Memorial donations total reported
Donations to the Forbes Services Memorial fund have increased the total in hand to surpass 1,082 pounds. Individuals named include Morgan A. E. Bennett, G. J. Coles & Co, J. Barbe, and C. W. Stewart among others, with contributions directed to the Bank of New South Wales or Bank of Australia Ltd, receipts continuing to be forwarded.
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Forbes Services Memorial Fund
Tel
Les
C Morgan
A. E. Bennett
Tyndall
JE Grime
Bank of New South Wales
OC. Whitelaw
Gommery l
Bank of Australia Ltd
Inquest Opens On Death Of Frederick J Markwort
District Coroner Ford opens a magisterial inquiry into the death of Frederick Joseph Markwort after an accident at Darobalgie Freezing Works on February 7. He died in Sydney March 21 after transfer by flying boat service. Proceedings to fix place date and time for further hearing.
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HK Ford
J.P
Frederick Joseph Markwort
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney
Jocal Flying Bortor
Markwort
Gydney
Arnott
Vout
Sergi, O'Sullivan
Chas Wm Nevin
RM. Baker
Daroobalgis
Darcobalgie Montworks
Wout
Jean Helen Markwort
Wombat Street
Forbes
Mutual Life and‘ Cue Assurance Co. Ltd
Berlin Falls to Russians as Axis Holds Collapse Accelerates
Allied reports claim one million Germans surrendered in Italy and Western Austria since Sunday while Soviet forces announce capture of Berlin. Hamburg reportedly fell to British troops. Goebbels and Hitler death claims circulate amid ongoing fighting and Allied landings in Burma and the Pacific theater.
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Italy
Austria
Harold Alexander
Berlin
Pollow Derrendes
Hitler
Bris Meutensat
Goebbely
Anys
Goebbels
Torres Bech
Europe
Madrid
Pierre Lavahet
Barcelonia
Patriotic Races Promised at Forbes Meeting For Visitors
The Forbes event organiser A J Gann invites patrons to a two day carnival with handicaps and amateur hours. Funds raised will aid the Comforta Fund Prisoners of War Fund and Cuba relief, with Jockey Club committees coordinating benefits and schedules at Hotel Post Office and Town Hall venues.
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A. J. Gann
Hiiships
Prisoners of War Fund
Cuba
Li Gunn
Jockey Club
Bag Scene
Hotel Australia
Ken Howard
Australia
Broadcast Pact Delayed as PMG Holds Up Inauguration
A May 1 broadcasting group with Macquarie network ties faced a 24 hour delay in launching new services after PMG control cited utility access. Despite prior agreements, the PMG’s stance postponed the official inauguration scheduled for Tuesday night, leaving stations awaiting conflict resolution and resumed transmission plans.
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Macquarie
ABC
Brett
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Suggested for Kidney Warnings
An old health ad warns backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble and urges consulting a doctor and using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, claiming relief and long use. It notes kidneys filter waste, mentions bladder issues, and touts sturdy Manila envelopes sold by Advocate Office.
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Nature
Doan
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Bruce Saul Pty. Lad
Fae
Bruce Small Ghee S Ltd
Rankin Street
F. J. Markwort
J. Fp, Williams
Portes
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W. Arggiss
William
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Boney Mi
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Erwin
Farakay Norch
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Sheldon
Jolann
Floga
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Camperdown
Amottoo
der. Haseltine
Teri Redacioc
Plancery
Masset
Clovelly Lace
Patty Flannigan
Clendai
Macdul
Advocate
Ieelias
Lux
Mere
Penieme
Colbert
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