Russians Admit Abandoned Poltava Loss in War News
London reports Poltava’s fall as Moscow claims defeat on the Poltava front. German forces push toward Kharkov while Leningrad and Crimea battles intensify with heavy air and ground fighting. Soviet air and anti aircraft actions disrupt German advances as Russian units press counter moves.
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Poltava
Moscow
Ukraine
Kiev
Kharkov
Europe
Ong
M. Logov
Rey
Bette
Hiev
Crimea
M. Losovaky
Leningrad
Ussa Wren
Denkroy
Berlin
Uhe Central Front
Maral Timoshenko
Btarais Russa
Lake Simen
Bryansk
Smolensk
Lhene
Three-Power Talks End in Moscow Advance
The Moscow talks concluded swiftly with all three powers in full accord. Riamala is set to receive nearly all requested assistance as plans to accelerate delivering minds and improve transportation are confirmed. Stalin thanked allies and pledged continued fight with Britain and the United States until Germany is defeated.
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London
Thurnalay
Moscow
Ailsa
Riamala
M. Stalin
Assintanes
Russia
British
America
Hit Run Raid On Italian Base Causes Surprise
London reports a rapid five minute hit run raid by naval forces on the Thulian EB boat base at Pantalleria Island in the Mediterranean. Italian defenders were unprepared and fired no shots as forces withdrew.
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London
Pantalleria
Mediterranean
Abeyin
Tisvel
Heavier Raids Over England Reported by London Desk
London dispatch describes heavier air raids over England with ten raids across Anglia causing severe property damage. Officials warn residents to brace for more loads from Suez as authorities assure safety measures and reinforce warnings against panic.
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London
England
Anglia
Suez
Women’s Hospital Auxiliary Birthday Social Planned
Mrs Beddie praised a profit of over 110 from a recent function held on November 6. Proceeds benefit the Amorotmorta chest at the Hospital. A birthday social afternoon is planned with the Auxiliary and guests invited to attend. Mrs Baker elected delegate to the Hospital Auxiliaries conference. A letter of thanks to Mr E J Cabot for donations.
Successful Spitfire Races Meeting at Forbes Yesterday
Weather good and attendance strong at Forbes race meeting held yesterday to aid the Police Fund. Eleven events drew 120 members plus bookmakers, with Crafty and Moorgilla among notable winners in tight finishes. Prize money and public support boosted earnings while new loud speakers and a cinema-like display added spectator appeal.
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ING
Forbes
Police
McLean
Sam
Elgl
Maddy
Bil Kennedy
Iema
Messrs
Crean Welash Bartok
Ute
Marg Than
Word of
WEA
Thin
Forkay Magic
Mager Pans
T. Piteceridayer
Visit by Minister Evatt Planned for Forbes School Groundbreaking
Hon. c. R. Evatt K.C. will lay the foundation stone of Forbes new boys school at Lachlan and Browne streets. The project by F. Goodwin & Son is advanced. rainfalls across the western district boosted crops and water reserves, with Evatt's visit overlapping the Central Western Districts Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association meeting. The minister will inspect school grounds and discuss improvements to Primary and High school facilities, with a civic reception planned by Mayor Ford.
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Forbes
C. R. Evatt
K.C
Mila
McKell
Lachlan and
Browne
Mesrs
F. Goodwin & Son
Central Western Districts Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association
Miz Evatt
Orange
Fis
Sydney
School of Arts
Boys and Infanta
Uhe
Forbes Junior Red Cross Gift Return From Sydney
The Forbes branch of the Junker Bed Crom in Sydney reports gratitude from the general secretary for gifts sent to Britain. About 30,304 items including knitted rugs cushions singlets jumpers pixie hoods scarves and booties arrived, with most reaching children in England.
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Forbes
Junker Bed Crom
M. Cakey
Sydney
England
Alam
Britain
Jay Potten
Soenpeieel
Portes Infante
Bohoot
Military Train Movements and Horse Race Summary
Universal trainees depart in waves with Captain Kinchington leading five NCOs to Hathurst. Special carriages take 31 to Campbelltown and Narellan route via Rooty Hill. In camp 15,009 men mark a large wartime call. Races note Persian Gold winning by a length over Excess and Pay Val at the finish.
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Crafty
Groue
Cilklehac
Master Rion
Pay Val
Grees Meee
Bale
Kinchington
Hathurst
Foods Wain
Campbelltown
Narellan
Rooty Hall
Grouse
Kimnals
East
Kinsale
Pergan Gold
Grouwte
Rum
Navy beans sought by defence forces appeal to farmers
The Navy calls for about 100000 bushels of Mary beans to support the war effort. Farmers are urged to supply as a new market and to strengthen the national economy. A price per bushel is paid to the chairman Mr Massey, with seed secured to plant 5000 acres for defense needs.
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Navy
Poodatufts Commonwealth
Massey
Horse trade sparks odd tale from All Schwartess kin
A convoluted note mentions Kelth Schwarts and the All Schwartess family, a horse sale for 1, and payments to a Forbes Red Crom branch secretary. It adds scrambled hints about cultural methods and drying beans, detailing windrows and careful curing during harvest.
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All Schwartess
Lad
Forbes Red ‘Crom
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