Japanese Silent On Burma Road Opening
London reports a Far Eastern crisis as Japan refuses to comment on Britain reopening the Burma Road. US officials coordinate with Navy chiefs while Britain and the United States seek to shape policy with China, Russia, and Japan amid a three power pact.
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Foreign Office
Sama
Burma
Suma
Roosevelt
United States Navy
New York Times
United States
Orient
New York “Times
Borme Road
Europe
Asis
Navy
Britain
Burma Road
BBC
House of Commons
Chimchill
Japan
China
Italy
Germany
Russia
Qumansky
Bumner Welles
Washington
U.S
Sreinherdt
Molotov
Boviet
Churchill
Parkes Arson Case Ends With Not Guilty Verdict
Crown witnesses described a planned blaze at Ellopoulous's Griffith linked shop in Parkes with insurance aiming to defraud. After minutes of deliberation the jury found George Arthur Rutter and Vaellas Ellopoulous not guilty and were discharged.
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George Arthur Rutter
Vaellas George Ellopoulous
Nellie Barlow
Nellie Hemer
Ant
War Savings Week Notice Urges Public to Buy Bonds
Help the nation to victory message promotes war savings certificates during October. Readers urged to buy bonds and support the war effort with patriotic language and official backing.
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Hmiy
War Savings Week Planned by Federal Treasurer
War Savings Week has been decided by the Federal Treasurer to be held starting Monday October 14. Every person is urged to contribute to the drive as part of the national effort.
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Robert McCall
ABC
Victoria
London
Bcltish Broadcasting Corporation
BBC
Federas
Ervous
War News From London on Burma Road and Pacific Fleet
London reports reserve stance on Japan reopening the Burma Road amid China gratitude for its role. Britain weighs Axis alignment risks as Germany moves troops toward Romania via the Balkans. The RAF raids Germany and Africa continue with several planes shot down, including a British pilot’s safe landing.
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America
Rumania
Balkans
Germany
Berlin Lnstaight
Channel Porte
RAF
Africa
Englisd
Forbes Air Training School proposal discussed by council
At a Forbes meeting Mayor Ford announced the visit of Mr G Moffat of the Department of the Interior to assess Forbes aerodrome for an Air Training School. He met local shire authorities, thanked A J Meagher for inspections, and said the council would provide water and electricity reticulation if the Defence authorities approve. The council and community efforts were praised.
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Tnos Geiss
Ald
H. K. Ford
Forbes
G Moffat
Department of the Interior
Commonwealth of Australia
Ascrmaining
Jemalung
Tom
Moffat
Loaa Landa
Bhi
Council
Moffatt
Music Exam Results At Forbes Convent
At Forbes Convent of Mercy male candidates were examined under Conservatorium supervision. Assessments included Associate and Grades in piano and violin with names such as Mary L. Pritchlara Lola Conn Norman Drummond Neda Conn Alaska Bramley Jean Gunn June Coles and Mary Dwyer among the listed examinees.
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Convent of Mercy
The
Conservatorium of Music
Messrs. M. Fosber
W. Moogmtoel
Mary L. Pritchlara
Lola Conn
Norman Drummond
Neda Conn
Alasca Bramley
Jean Gunn
Mary Dwyer
June Coles
German Government Expresses Regret Over Wexford Bombing
The German government expressed regret for bombing in County Wexford on August 20 and offered compensation. Officials confirmed the move on Wednesday in Sineguneced to Onukstin for Weelnesday.
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County
Wexford
Onukstin
Weelnesday
Savings Certificate Availability at Banks
War Savings Certificate may be purchased at any bank for 16 shillings. See your bank manager today for the special offer and terms.
Appeal for Army Instrument Donation from Bathurst Soldier
Cpl J OL McFarland of C Company 2/17 Australian Imperial Force appeals for binoculars eye piece and prism mat ic compass. He notes such instruments are vital for the unit and asks readers to supply any of these items to aid the war effort and receive thanks from several Australian youth.
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Ann
Cpl J. OL McFarland
C' Coy
Bathurst
Forbes
District conditions and livestock health report
The Stock Inspector reported that recent rains came too late for reasonable yields with barley grass and fodder seeds showing little growth. Water supplies remained low, stockyards were poor for sale though reserves showed a short pick. rabbit eradication continues and should finish in months. One outbreak of ill lows and one undiagnosed cattle condition noted. swine contagious pneumonia feared in young pigs though recoveries occur. Some board instructions from the last meeting were not carried out.
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T. Ky Jones
Fortes PP
iSOLDIERS DEFENCE CORPS NEW SID DIVISION COMMAND NAMED
The acting president of Forbes Returned Soldiers League Mr PF Weat quotes Major iton’s letter announcing the Sid Division of the Volunteer Defence Corps. The message lauds loyal support envisions uniforms equipment and a strengthened force to defend Australia as WWI veterans inspire younger generations.
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Forbes Returned Soldiers’ League
PF. Weat
Majoriton
Sid
ALF
FLL
Australia
Volonteer Defence Corps
Age Limit Extended for Australian Air Force Pilots
The Royal Australian Air Force raises the eligible age for new pilots from 18 to 21 years with all other requirements unchanged. The change also covers current air crews on reserve. Previously training funds limited by the 18 to 33% age range.
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Royal Australian Air Force
R.A.A.F. recruiting train visits Forbes station
The Royal Australian Air Force recruiting train arrived at Forbes station and will be open for inspection from 11:30 to 12:30 this morning. From 2:00 to 4:00 pm applicants can be examined for air crew ground staff and trainee wireless operator posts.
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Royal Australian Air Fotcr
Forbes
Thas
Parkes
Lieut. McMurtrie
Liewt McMurtrie
J Burch
Mfr Oa
Jd. Meagher
McMurtrie
Siale
Air Force
Iis
RAAF
Euplicenns
Barry
Fera
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Jnge Shortland
Saiie
Hong Lee Woo
Waa
Lo Ching
Pacific
Axis
AP Air
A. J. Meaghev
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