Air-Borne Troops Forced to Withdraw
London reports a major withdrawal of 8000 British air-borne troops from the Arnhem sector after eight days on the north bank of the River Lek. General Montgomery ordered the retreat to prevent link-up with German forces, leaving 2000 men to return to British lines. The withdrawal occurred despite heavy German pressure, with many casualties and scarce supplies.
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London
Arnhem
Holland
Ruhr
Germany
2Nd Amy
Thollan
Partich
Oiher
Grand Patriotic Concert for Forbes Charity
A grand patriotic concert organized by the Amateurate Dramatic Society in conjunction with Forbes War Loan Committee features Wally Reynolds Edna Newton and a noted cast. Proceeds benefit Forbes Red Cross Society with early attendance encouraged for best seats and subscription appeal for the Second Victory Loan.
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Forbes
Mr. Reynolds
Edna Newton
Scholar Twins
Missy Edna Biynon
Tony Cenaliear
Behel
Ube Gant
Peepati
Planet Pit
Mics
Gna Bignon
Australay
Colmander Morks
Sydney
Enske
Victory Lawn
Guide service talk boosts postwar activities and aid
About thirty members gathered at John's School Hall to hear Miss Attwater, Commissioner for Training the Girl Guides in NAW, speak on postwar aims. She outlined training, overseas service, fundraising success of £90,000, and plans to aid Allies with two air ambulances, while stressing practical, humble support for war-wrecked children and a shortage of elder leaders.
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John's Behool Hall
E A Austen
Attwalker
Forbes
Uhem
Noway
CMM
Perry Morrig
Kentard
Gunn
Muporess
Stock Market Summary from Southwest For Monday Trade
Extone and Homebush prices rise as buyers push for higher levels. Winchcombe Car and Rooke Spirits lead with 97 bred suckers at 71 shillings and sixpence, average 20 shillings. Dixon Miketis offer 150 shorn wethers to 18 shillings and fourpence, noted leaders J. Dixon and T. Wilson. Lake slaughters 123 bred suckers to 18 shillings and fourpence average 10 shillings eightpence, plus seven shorn xbred lambs at 17 shillings.
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Winchcombe Carson
HE. Rooke
Kikelis
Dixon
Miketis
T. J. Wilson
Lake
Cold Storage Plan for Butter Factory Surfaces
The Dairy Society Ltd proposes a 33 000 cubic foot cold storage chamber at an estimated cost above £3000 to store district fruit and surplus vegetables. The plan includes a 11 009 cubic foot chamber and a larger 22 000 cubic foot room to reduce costs, with work supervised by a local engineer. The project aims to guarantee fruit supply, aid growers, and support milk pasteurisation and butter production while expanding market readiness.
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Poe Dairy Society, Ltd
Progresseness
Mir. F
Guideha
Anime Tien Seene EE
Coy Liberate
Ba Gwn
Cecomd
pecMieEry
Orange
Sydney
Wheat prices plunge prompts official review
Agriculture officials report a sharp fall in wheat values with analysis underway. The brief notes a dramatic drop compared with prior years and indicates steps may be taken to stabilize markets and support farmers.
Pillaging on Western Line Escalates Train Goods Theft
Western line thefts dominate railway pillaging, with goods valued over £100,000 stolen in NSW in the past year. Thieves board freights, dump cargo on prearranged pickup points, then exit or jump to an empty wagon as trains slow. Government seeks tougher prosecutions to curb the rising crime and protect railway property.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Oo van Foe
Notice to Dog Owners and Residents in Portes District
Fragmentary OCR notes warn dog owners and residents about a final registration deadline of thirty days with possible extensions in certain cases. The text mentions penalties for noncompliance and a broad effort to remove unregistered dogs or residents from domiciles in the Portes district.
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Prado Wily Bodoga
Portes
Workers' Compensation Court Sitting at Forbes
Judge H W Moffitt presided at Forbes for Workers' Compensation Court with two contested claims and a third carried over. The first case, WHter Hector Donald Hudson, sought compensation for injuries with dates spanning 1940 to 1944, and a request to Sydney for mention. The second claim by Katherine Mary Maxwell concerned her husband Timothy Maxwell's death linked to employment. A lump sum was sought and the case treated with the first. the third, Rupert L Ray, was a dispute against the Shire Council. Second Victory Loan Forbes quota set at 200,000 with 9220 subscribers noted.
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H. W. Moffitt
Workers’ Compensation Court
Forbes
Demalone Shire
Hector Donald Hudson
Bo Tun Boek
Len
Meek
Whipp
Toby Lengo d
Uma
Liu
Sydney
Silre Counell
Katherine Mary Maxwell
Timothy CO Maxwell
Council
McClemens
Colmay Wall
Firat
Bern
Shire Counsse
Portes
Commonwealth Hank
Special Train to Parkes for Police Boys Club Event
A special train will reach Forbes at 8 am for the Parkes championship event next Monday. Passengers may travel on the 7 pm train to Forbes or wait for the 2 team after the ball.
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Parkes
Police Boys' Club
Forbes
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