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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 01, 1941

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Yugoslavs Face Nazi Propaganda Drive in Calm Assertion

In a case from the Aral Debts Court, V. C. Protector versus Gordon Paul, the Police Magistrate Denakleon found the accident at Hankin and Grenfell streets on December 17 was caused by the defendant's negligence. The plaintiff claimed £30 for repairs and damages and was awarded costs and witness expenses totaling 22/8. The defendant's lawyer argued the car's value did not justify higher damages, while the magistrate noted no intent to pull up at Padellson’s garage.

Denakleon V. C. Protector Gordon Paul Hankin Grenfell Bureals The M_ rave Avcoer P.M Uiel Padelsson R. O. Palmer Tnree BR. Meillory Costa

Soviet Congratulates Yugoslavia Amid Balkan Tensions

London reports Nazi propaganda in the Balkans intensifying with threats to Belgrade and protests against Yugoslav army orders. German radio broadcasts stir unrest as the Cherman Delegation burns documents and martial law rumors spread. Germans and Italians flee. German note to Belgrade heightens tension.

London Hitler Balkan Yugoslavia Belgrade Loere Germany Legation Otf

Five Warships Sunk In Mediterranean

London reports the British Admiralty confirms a major wartime naval engagement in the Eastern Mediterranean. Italy loses three cruisers and two destroyers with a battleship heavily damaged. Greek fleet aid aided Britain with two aircraft missing. Rome says further Italian losses may follow as survivors are landed in Greece.

London Littornio Clas Mediter Earley Lhwt Ratln Italy Tarants Navel Menzies Cabling Padden Unis Br. Padden East Africa Greece Yoetoulwvin Balkan Mallon Rome Raina Direcawa Addin Ababo Jibad

Electricity matters move to broader state control for power

Forbes council representatives joined a Sydney conference with mayor Ald Ford town clerk D P F Dempsey and engineer Mr Wil Whe to press for a state level electricity authority. The plan seeks wider powers beyond the Electricity Advisory Committee with local government oversight. A proposed power exchange with Parkes and the Forbes Parkes transmission ring is to be discussed with Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer A H Benjamin in Forbes. A referendum of ratepayers may be required.

Ald Ford D. PF. Dempsey Wil Forbes Sydney Central Electricity Adviory Committee Committee Local Government Association Shires Association Electricity Authorities A. H. Benjamin Department of Works and Local Government Parkes Forbes Council tWg Jottight Benjamin Department of Works

Millicent’s Bright Idea A War Savings Drive Hosted Locally

Millicent in South Australia forms a four part plan to aid the war savings drive. The community group meets weekly in town halls for singing, physical jerks, and emotional amenities. Adults pay a shilling and children sixpence, with weekly attendance counting toward the drive.

Millicent Bng

Militia Parades Announced For 54th Battalion

Forbes personnel of the 54th Battalion Militia are notified of parade dates at the Drill Hall on April 17 and May 1 with 730 pm start, plus full day sessions. All ranks must attend. Voluntary parades occur Thursday nights at 740 pm. A gymnasium is now in operation with two instructors. The local Centre Commander, War- (text cuts)

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All Set For Wednesday Carnival In Templar Street

A carnival in Templar Street sponsored by the two queen candidates drew a larger crowd than last week and netted notable funds. Two more fundraising events remain, one after a procession and another Saturday night in Templar Street. The street will close from Rankin to Lachlan from 6 pm to midnight for the final planned events.

Mgtt Templar Street Sparta Shevel Carr Templar Stremk Rankin Street Lachlan Street Pm. Sharp

Small Debts Claim Heard Against R N Caldwell

A small debts action in the oral Small Debt Court involved A E Hughes & Co suing Robert N W Caldwell to recover balance on an account. The original amount was £39 12s 6d, £21 had been paid, leaving £101 6s including £9 paid since. verdict returned for the plaintiff with court costs of £14 0s 0d.

A. E. Hughes & Co Robert NW. Caldwell In Malmenta RO. Palmer AK. Hughes Fulmer Donalico

Cowra Town Hall Event Promises Fancy Dress Matches

A procession will travel from Prom Town Hall into Lachlan Street via Templar and Rankin Streets then Dowling to Lachlan Street and back to the grounds for a programme featuring fancy dress cricket, bicycle race, and children’s races. The Cowra Town Band leads and attends the event, with another ad noting a club card party at the Club House Hotel.

Prom Town Hall Lachlan Street Templar Street Rankin Street Thance Dowling Street Sesae Club Bouse

Forbes Trucking Yards Improve Facilities and Funding

Mr H C Elliott MLA reports approval for improvements at Forbes trucking yards. The Commissioner for Earthways says most requested works are agreed, with £400-£500 spent immediately. Adds a new sheep holding yard and loading access, though water for stock remains not provided by one department. The yard water cost may be funded by a revenue share if needed.

Forbes H. C. Elliott Eathways Hartigan

Bows Education Neglected Case In Local Court

A sergeant told a father his son had missed nearly half a school term. The father said the boy had been kept home for illness and to accompany another man on a fruit run. The magistrate warned that education must not be neglected.

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