Allies Raid Koepang and Oro Bay Details
Allied forces report dawn attack on Koepang airfield with three bombers destroyed or damaged and fighters damaged on the ground. Fire ignited buildings as aircraft strafed at tree top height. Eight enemy fighters intercepted. three shot down. our fighters with losses. Minor raids also on Gis Mata Cape Gloucester and other bases. Japanese strike on Oro Bay after dark with nine bombers dropping twenty rounds, causing no damage. one bomber shot down by AA fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drome
Arca
Gis
Oro Bay
Hen AT
Bountous Rain Lifts Forage Prospects Across Forbes District
Widespread heavy rainfall boosts wheat germination with Forbes reporting 140 to 8 am and nearby areas logging up to 242 inches in various districts. Farmers cheer improving moisture aiding pastures while noting regional variations from Bedgerabong to Grenfell and Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Yraterday
Bedgerabong
Prairie Lands
Winola
Mulgutterie
Thoms Ifick Yamina
Noble
John Hammond
West Plains
Warrook
Ete Estate
Hubert Grimich
Grenfell
Young
Guigo Gavers
Candoboliny
Flood scare grips Forbes as river levels surge
Reported flood fears in Forbes spread from the Lachlan River at Cowra to nearby watercourses. Authorities warned residents in low-lying areas to move stock to higher ground as rivers rose rapidly, with water levels reaching notable peaks at Jemalong weir and Wrangala Dam before easing later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noan
Cowrs
Jemalong Weir
Forbes
Aum
Cowra
Crockwell
Gina
Eugowra
Tom's Lagoon
Cowrain
Benefit Race Meeting Near Parkes Planned for June 16
The Forbes Jockey Club confirms a benefit race meeting at the local course on Wednesday June 16 after Parkes meetings on June 2. Proceeds will be shared equally between the Prisoners of War Fund and the Australian Comforts Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg Hotel
Forbes
Forbes Jockey Club
Parkes
Prisoners of War Fund
Autrilisn Comforts Fund
Focal Branches
Farewell Party for Mrs Cecil Peters Before ALF Camp
A surprise farewell was given to Mrs. Cecil Peters on Wednesday night in the CWA rooms with about sixty attendees despite the weather. Wenban’s orchestra played and a delightful supper followed. Cecil, bound for ALF camp, received a leather shaving set from Mr. Beynon, second officer of the ATC. Beynon wished him success in his new life and hoped he would return on leave as a Squadron Leader. Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Peters
C.wa
Wenban
Cecil
Alf
Camp
Beynon
A.T.C
Prisoners of War Camp Proposal at Forbes Meeting
At Forbes Chamber of Commerce a motion urged asking the Army Minister to establish a prisoners of war camp at Forbes to aid vegetable growing and labor needs. Members noted potential use of POW labor for secondary industries while addressing firewood supply woes and timber royalties affecting local work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Chamber of Commerce
Moray
N. C. Coles
Mer. Golo
Band
Sidney
Forbey
Mesars
Breen
Dring
H. Benn
HH. E. Ford
Muanpower
Angie
Pord
Transfer of Colonial Wine License to Dudley Leader
Dudley John Leader applied to transfer his colonial wine license from 8 Rankin Street Forbs to 61 Rankin Street. Military service postponed ownership while the old premises were demolished for defence use. Mrs M Curran and Mr Palmer gave evidence as objections noted. transfer granted after inspection deemed suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
Dudley John Leader
Rankin Street
Forbs
RO. Palener
Eb, Araido
Small Debts Court Verdict Against Hugh Robb
At the local Small Debts Court Forbes District Hospital represented by Mr. J Dowd pursued Hugh Robb for 4/1/0 owed to the institution. Defendant did not appeal and the case was heard ex parte with a verdict for the amount claimed and court costs. Other cases were settled or held over due to summonses not being served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes District Hospital
J. Dowd
Hugh Robb
J. A. Wiskey
Councils Back Proposal With Wider Community Support
Six men discussed an amended motion that was carried. It was agreed that the Municipal and Shire Councils, the District War Agricultural Committee, and other local bodies be contacted and asked to support the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District War Agricultural Committee
Soya bean trial discussed for Forbes district crop prospects
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce reviewed extensive inquiries into soybean suitability for the region. Experiments planned by R S Meares and W M Clemens with local landholders urged. Canberra and Canberra-linked divisions advised trials, with notes on rainfall, soil, inoculation, and harvest challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aving
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
Forbes
R. S. Meares
Innisfail
W. M. Clemens
Orange Road
Taylor
Bit Department of Agriculture
Council of Scienfic and Industrial Research
Division of
Plant Industry
Canberra
Intie
Lachlan
Must Avoid Frost irrigation in Northern Central Table district
In the Northern and Central Table districts, authorities warn against frost irrigation practices. The advisory notes that improper irrigation can worsen frost risks and damage crops. Farmers are urged to follow approved guidelines and monitor weather forecasts for safer irrigation timing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Koepang
Hammer
WLS
Argonaut
Asis Enmey
Parraclough Pty
Optometrist & Opticians
D. Tchen
PTY
Lino
Leclerc
Tripoli
Chal
Central Africa
Montgomery
Eth Army
Tripali
Dept. of Information
Phot
Colonial Wine License
D. Leader
Division of Plant Industry
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Australis
Queensland
Amenes
United States
SSW
Department of Agriculture
AH. E. McDonald
Loti Falleres
Murrumbidges
United States of America
W. O. Berle
Manchuria
America
Australia
Dept of the Army
Nsw
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!