Britain and Russia clash over Leningrad siege claims
Reports from London claim Leningrad has not been encircled though German heavy bombardment continues. Odessa resists with Russian reinforcement and the Black Sea Fleet shelling the enemy rear. Soviet dispatches describe heavy losses to German forces and ongoing battles along the Dnieper and Lake Lagoda fronts.
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London
Manone
Leningrad
Russia
Germany
Odessa
Black Sea
Germain
Berlin
Lake Lagoda
Kranstat
Ukraine
Dnieper
Odes
Moscow
Hitler
RAP
Bliin
Sn Trcllariul
Rhineland
England
Comatal Artas
President Roosevelt to address nation on Greer incident
The article reports Roosevelt will discuss the Greer submarine encounter in a forthcoming broadcast after Navy statements that the submarine attacked the Greer and depth charges were used in self defence. It notes German and Japanese reactions and the postponement of the speech due to the President's mother's death.
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United States
Navy Department
Berlin
America
Washington
Roosevelt
Australia
Card Party for Ugly Man Candidate at O W A Froom
A card party will be held at the O W A Froom next Friday night to support the candidacy of Dr Ma Lean in the Ugly Man competition. The event aims to raise funds and interest for the campaign.
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Dr. MaLean
O.W.A. Froom
Earle Page Named Australian Minister to London
Sydney reports Sir Earle Page will depart Australia after Parliament meets for the Budget session to join Britain’s cabinet discussions in London. He will handle shipping food supplies and Australia’s war representation, traveling via America to arrange Leave-Lend details. Page, a veteran MP and Privy Councillor, has twice served in London and will return after completing his mission.
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Earle Page
War Advisory Council
Labor
Glewpeaknat
Faddey
Churchill
Earle
England
Australia
America
London
Cb Eek Ee
Sir Earle
ALP Alamlc
No. 3 General Hospital
Cowper Alte
He Wee
Order of St. Michael
Ugly Man Competition Headlines Front in Forbes Poll
Neil McPhillamy leads the Upsy Mam contest linked to the Police Spitfire Fund at Forbes. The Meagher committee reportedly raised £100 via the Red White and Blue game used at weekend races. Early votes are valued at 1 shilling each.
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H. E. Tyndall
Forbes
Bir
Neil McPhillamy
A. J. Meagher
Victory Poem Emphasizes Purpose of War Effort
A wartime verse by M. L. Nolan urges all to fight with full effort for Victory and the defense of Britain. The poem extols those who died for the cause and promises moral strength wherever Britain’s flag is raised.
Community Concert by Forbes Branch of CUBA Net Raises Funds
The Forbes branch of CUBA organized a community concert and shop event netting contributions of 1255/7 to the Organisation TL/4/11. Several competitions were held with prizes to Mrs W J Green and Mrs Matias Frankie Gibson among others. Donations were acknowledged by MH.
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Forbes
Cuba
Turkey
W. J. Green
Matias
Frankie Gibson
Ste
Australians Guard Cyprus Reinforcements Sail to Island
Cairo reports substantial British garrison reinforcements in Cyprus and notes many Australians stationed there. The Navy ferried a large body of troops without a hutch, with night-time movements and lane numbers of ten cited as part of the operation.
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Cairo
Cyprus
British destroyer sinks two German submarines in one night
London reports First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Dudley Pound announced a British destroyer sunk two German submarines in a single night. Pound credited improved anti submarine defense and noted aircraft U boats and surface craft as main German attack methods while stressing that Allied ship losses have fallen.
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Moscow
Aaj
TAS Lt
Leningrad
Chia
Rome
Lesnene
London
Bunetay
Sir Dudley Found
Admiral Pound
Hoe
Britain
Pigeon Shooting Ugly Man Competition Aids Funds
The Ugly Man Pigeon Shoot held Friday morning at W. B. R. Martins paddock Orange Road was organized by C. W. Cabot E. Miller and Moesru to aid Mesrs Nell Mc Phillamy and A. J. Meagher and the Spitfire Fund. Results show several divisions with multiple shooters sharing kills and prizes totaling 8/1/48.
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Forbes
W. BR. Martin
Orange Road
Moesru
C. W. Cabot
E. Miller
Nell McPhillamy
A. J. Meagher
Spitfire Fund
VANDALISM IN PARKES AREA DAMAGES MEMORIAL FENCE
A vandal event in Parkes cuts wires in the Pioneer Memorial Oval fence and damages trees and posts. Police and local residents report theft of items from the area and suspect likely involvement by unknown persons. The incident has sparked calls for improved security around the memorial site.
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Parkes
Pioneer Memorial
Charlie Cabot
Forbes Unit Parade Highlights Community Tribute
Forbes unit parade drew sizable attendance despite many reserves being absent for school. Two new enrolments joined the VP group while a two minute tribute honored James G Waldron a former VDG commander. Sector 7 units plan a full day parade at Bogan Gate on Sunday with Forbes at the Good Ball event.
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Forbes
V.D.C
James G. Waldron
V.D.G
Liew
Teo
Usto
Sensene VP
Buckland
Duskland
Maj
Buckmaster
Bogan Gate
Children’s Teeth Peed? In Fest? One Dental Cream
Fragmentary OCR note discusses dental cream products and a festival context. It mentions teeth care and a brand or item referenced as one dental cream. No clear person or organization is identifiable.
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Sir Earle Page
A. W. Fadden
Commerce
Earle Pape
Man
Graspers
F. G. Alfison
Wheatgrowers
de, McLean
Police and Professions
Otarida
M. L. Nolan
CUSA
Cabot
Dr. McLean
Monwonga
Kruschen
Chereniste
Karu
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