Allied air raids hit Kavieng and Salamaua targets in Pacific
Allied forces reported bombing and strafing across Kavieng in New Ireland and Dili and Peril airfields in Timor, with heavy aircraft dispersal and damage to enemy aerodromes. Attacks extended to Exmouth Gulf and Cape Gloucester as ships in harbor sustained near misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kavieng
New Ireland
MacArthur
Bouth-Weet Pacific
North-Wear
Koepang
Ubili
Twler
Cape Gloucester
Wake Up Your Liver Bile Wake Up Your Liver Bile
A fragmented wartime page item mentions attacks on Attu Island in the Aleutians and Exmouth Gulf raids near Perth. It notes enemy bombers damaged, three possibly destroyed, and describes Allied counter actions including bomber losses and British air strikes. The report cites General MacArthur on Exmouth Gulf raids and outlines limited aviation engagements in Australia and the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aterica
Sethalite
Washington
Attu Tsland
Aleutians
Exmouth Gulf
MacArthur
Perth
Barmlesshy
Lexrnnithrill
Postwar Reconstruction Plans discussed by Semaloig Shire Council
Semaloig Shire Council met to review postwar reconstruction questions at Feldas. Engineer Mr A J Booth presented eight proposals including gravel pavements on Bugowre Parken and Warroo Yarrabandal roads, a BeRi gerebong composite bridge, and a development line from Forbes to Budgowra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semaloig Shire Tunes
Forbes
Feldas
SSW
Bugowre-Parken
Warroo-Yarrabandal
BeRigerebong
Maie—fieeds Board
Forbes Thateick Chamber
Comemerce
Victorian price official cites store quotas as improper
The Victorian Prices Commissioner and the Acting Deputy Director of Price in New South Wales discuss legality of retail stores stocking rationed goods. Mr. Duty notes possible Victoria developments but says he has no details. He adds that setting daily quotas by stores may be reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duty
Eshiblibon
Price
Low South Wales
F J. Herlihy
Victoria
Forbes Flood Brings Water to Town and Surrounds
Floodwaters envelop Forbes as the river and lagoons rise from the Southern Creek to the town, submerging the footbridge and low-lying streets while cutting access to Camp Mill and the showground. Water seeps into residences and gardens, threatening further damage as tides peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachlan Street
Wood
Sheri Street
Browne Street
Hardy's
Dowlinie
Drew Bridge
Vwa
Botanical Gardens
Gina
Joan
Bedgersbong
Stock Penalty for NSW Shopkeepers Clash with Supplies
In New South Wales a policy imposes a £100 penalty on shopkeepers who sell stock while they have supplies remaining. The plan aims to curb depletion of stocks, with enforcement detailed by Mr. Bierley and officials warning that breaches will lead to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Mr. Bierley
Forbes Grangers Association Debate Settlement Tax Bill
The Forbes Grangers' Association met with the Forbes branch of the Labor League to discuss the Settlement Promotion Tax Bill. W. C. Davey and J. Haricher were tasked to prepare articles rebutting critics and outlining pro settlements in light of Minister Tully's second reading speech. The group contrasted Premier Kell's rural policy remarks with Labor's push for postwar reconstruction and closer settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt
Forbes
Labor League
Ald
Santa In
Tully
Secon
Forbes Giraglers’ Association
W. J. Mec Kell
Went Wyalong
Country Party
United Country Party
Lina
Rover
Jung
Ifeas
Yoling
Jain-locked Town, and To Looreae
Tt le Caure
Australia
Tutey
Chamberle
Labor
Naurnat Buir
Tae
Lima
Tts Ie
Emily
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Salamaua
New Guinea
Western Australia
Shire
Bankstow
Engineer Booths
A J Booth
Berl
Defence Department
Porbes Ty Bugowra
Jemulong-Wylie's Plains
Buretter
Cordaebelin
Wombayne
Stan Tout
Usk
Cirealell
Stockinbieyal Fioln
Guremip
Centeal
Lachian
Wi Ae Eile
Porches
Syaney
Rout
Tout
Cre
Rodgers
Forbes Branch I
Is Imretiig
Pelgedt
Dt Wag
Iiageestrong
ALP
Persil
Persi Advisory Service
arcHen & Sow Pty
Mr. Churchill
Casablanca
Winston Churchill
Sir Charles Portal
Britain
EAS
Sealon
President Roosevelt
Malta
Reece
George Croes
Mediterranean
Iskerd
Department of Information
Plintos
Frias
Wepea
Wyweiygatin
Curl Stead
Eugowrs
Lake Forbes
Forbes Graziers’ Assn
Mir
Martin
de Witt
DeWitts
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