Historic Blitz Damage Rises Over London Blitz Night
London reports reveal severe damage and fires across Westminster Abbey Westminster Hall and the Deanery while German raids falter as night fighters and anti air craft fire claim seven enemy planes. Big Ben hit but continues to toll as fire crews save the Abbey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Commena
Westminster Abbey
Westminister Hall
Big Ben
Berlin
Hamburg
Bremen
Rotterdam
England
Bielly
Dena
Rutbah
Rashid Ali
North Africa
Abyssinia
Totflan
Visiting Optician to Visit Forbes on May Fourteenth
Visiting optician Mr. D J Bone Py London will visit Forbes on Wednesday May 14 for eye examinations and glasses fitting if requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Bone
London
Forbes
Delegates to Sydney Report Tonight
Delegates who visited Sydney on the Forbes munition annex plan will present their report at a public meeting in the Council Chambers tonight at eight. The formation of a Chamber of Commerce will also be discussed as both issues affect the whole community and a large turnout is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Forbes
Council Chambers
Chamber of Commerce
Mia Mavis Lea
Sydony
Twain
Ht. Lea
William Street
Claude Woods
Cnlons
AASC
Ub Goulburn
F. Heinke
Willowdene
Brentwood
Rian McGrath
Ben Finn
John Stead
Bill Crane
Aftore
Norelinn
Hess Takeoff Disaster Shocks World
A Messerschmitt 10 yesterday over Scotland led to a parachutist bailing out with a broken ankle and hospital treatment. He claimed the name Horne then admitted being Hess. He carried photographs possibly for identification. A Foreign Office official travels to Scotland to identify him. The incident stirs worldwide excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Horne
Hess
Foreign Office
Forbes Mourns and Toasts Charlie Rath Before RAF Departure
A large Forbes gathering at Wortes Bowling Club celebrated Charlie Rath as he leaves Forbes for the Royal Air Force. Friends praised his sports involvement and town spirit, presenting a wristlet watch as a keepsake and wishing him success in his new service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Wortes
Chas. Rath
Coral
FLA
Down
Charlie
Saic
Palmer
Moasra
D. BP. Dempsey
Amor
A. J. Booth
Stan Gale
Football Associates
Charli
A. Ison
W. J. Green
J. M. McCauley
Longmead
Dr. Mclean
J. Willams
P West
Set O'Sullivan
Lecret
P Knapton
E.G. Austen
W Rhodes
J. Thom
P. O'Neil
L. Griffthe
M. F. Gunn
McChoskey
Mr. J. Williams
Dennis
Mealin
McMurtrie
McMurtrie Ineeordeon J. White (Ban- Jo Wes, Rhodes Storia
Les Griffith
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
An OCR fragment mentions training and a goalkeeper, with unclear names and places. readable bits suggest a local public sale notice or sports note. Context remains vague, but the item references officials and a scheduled action in a community setting.
Stolen cash and damage after studio theatre break in
The Studio Theatre, near a fire station, suffered a burglary at about 1 am on Sunday. A door was forced, the safe opened, and £90 seized from bags of cash. A broken key and pliers aided access. Police investigate follow up thefts at Hall and St Johns Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Booth
Teatre
Wan Cross
St. John’s Church
Public Meeting On Munition Annex Formation And Commerce Chamber
Report of a public meeting tonight detailing a delegation’s discussion on munition annex formation and the creation of a chamber of commerce. Participants included local officials and business leaders. The meeting highlighted regional economic impact and future collaboration.
Night Telephonist for Forbes Appointed
Ming Pontmaster states a night telephonist will be stationed at Forbes. The new operator will work a night shift, eat at 10 pm, and remain occupied after midnight with duties including testing the night alarm. Previously the operator held daytime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It. Roper
Ming Pontmaster
Forbes
Roper
Denaitel
Windfall for Shire Council as Defence buys old engines
Shire Council received £800 from Main Roads for two decommissioned steam engines once parked and obsolete. The sale funds will go toward government War and Works bond investments valued at £500, approved unanimously after a War Loan meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Defence Department
Anle
Main Roads Department
Red Cross calls for prisoner of war tracing and comforts
The local Red Cross urges residents to contact the association to help trace prisoners of war and send comforts abroad. The secretary Mrs Gladys Austen asks locals with missing relatives or friends to approach the branch, which will mediate their whereabouts and aid civilians seeking missing persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Ethc
Gladys Austen
Loom Association
Red Cros
Charmosan Creme Promises Youthful Looking Skin
The ad touts Creme Charmosan as the secret to young looking skin for women of all ages. It claims regular use keeps skin youthful and charming with a warm tone, urging women to try the product.
Handbag Tubes Pushed by Chemists Across Markets
A fragmented note reports handbag tubes rapidly appearing in stores, attributed to chemists. The item spreads widely with varied labeling and unclear origin, hinting at a sought after fashion or utility product without clear manufacturer details.
Hand Care Advice For Cold Weather From Sok Ceoranitie
A brief note advises soft velvet like hands by avoiding cracking when exposed to cold. It emphasizes gentle care and protection to keep the skin smooth and attractive in chilly conditions.
Forbes People Embrace Holiday Travels and Local News
A parade of residents heads to Bathurst Melbourne and Forbes for holidays while others plan stays in Sydney and Melbourne. Weddings, hospital visits, and family gatherings are noted, including the marriage of Ella Hughes to Alan Darcy and several relocations involving the Coles, Brown, and Miller families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beri Brown
Neutral Bay
Forbes
Coles
Obituary of J J Constable and Flo Constable
The funeral for J J Constable and Miss Flo Constable followed at a Church of England cemetery on Sunday. Rev A E White presided at the graveside, with A G Jones in charge of mortuary arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo Constable
Sydney
Church of Engeeee Ee
A. E. White
Porban
A. G. Jones
Welcome Center Renews Morning Program
A brief note from the community center outlines a welcome operation for new attendees. The center emphasizes inclusive events and daily guidance to help visitors integrate into local programs.
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Londem
Herr Hess
Germany
THE
R.A.F
Mr. Chas. Rath
Norma
Flannery
Chertle
Happy Landini
Flannery Uwet
Wellbcown
Bathurst
Eportermman and
Wontern Jooker, Loam Tralnar
Mamta
P.m
D· Lac
Shire Council
RED Cross
Rena Len
Eae
Mra
Guy Coles
A, Stort Kline
Matt Allen
Molly Kevin
F. Kevin
Battye Street
Norman Brown
Williamson
Melbourne
Speuling
Mr . Miller
Mrs. Miller
Sherriff Street
Jules Gitot
Tommy
French Park
FE. James
Gareth
Ports
Chand
Cmmp Hul
Dud Smith
Coonamble
P. Oferr
Goulburn
Stanley Parson
Parson
General Assembly
New South Wales
Mrs. Victory
Barbara
BR. Whiting
Wonga— Jong
Margaret
Latigmi
Commonwealth Bank
Brenteroml
J. Whites
Ann
Dawson
Gene of
Springwood
Kingaley Dawson
Forbes Mr
J C Keane
Mr. R. Matloch
Killlarm
St. Laurenes’s Church
Ella Hughes
A. E. Hughes
Mr. J. J. Constable
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