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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1941
Page
1
A Belgrade oriented dispatch says Germany plans a campaign against Yugoslavia. Reports claim heavy German mobilization, Yugoslav demobilization rejected, border evacuations, mined roads, and Croat troop shifts northward while Italians and Germans flee Yugoslavia.
A Belgrade Croatian spokesman said pending Croat Serb problems could be settled by reaffirming the 130 Serb Croat agreement granting Croats some autonomy. He claimed after formalizing this condition Croats would resist aggression with Serbian comrades while Belgrade radio blamed foreign agents for incidents. Mobilisation trends show 1.2 million Yugoslavs with potential rise to 1.5 million.
At Forbes Police Court Frederick Charles Ashcraft, 73, faced charges of offensive conduct on April 1 in Elgin Street. A young married woman, tending a hospital visit, testified his words offended her. prior complaints led to a remand for medical observation. The magistrate declined bail, setting ten pounds in surety and a life amount.
The cushion donated for the Jemalong Station competition was won by Mire Wood. Proceeds from the event totaled 1 1/6 at least, with dispersal details not fully clear in the fragment.
The Forbes Methodist Church filled Sunday night for the farewell service marking the end of Rev. Doust's ministry. A large crowd heard a warm sermon and the congregation expressed regret at his departure for Western Australia to work with the Inland Mission. Strong praise came from W. J. Green and other church leaders for Doust's efforts with youth, the Sunday School, and church societies.
At Forbes Returned Soldiers League meeting Mr Dudley moved to apply to the Chief Secretary's Department for a license to establish mechanised coursing at Forbes. The idea, once rejected, is reconsidered due to many dogs in training and Forbes supplying a large share of Parkes Coursing Club meetings attendees.
In the Methodist Circuit gathering the pastor Count impressed with spiritual effort and broad appeal, aiding a notable financial improvement for the church. A Monday night Quarterly Meeting confirmed the progress and concluded with a brief Communion service led by Superintendent Dowst. A turkey donation competition, won by Mire Gibson of Weaveraleigh, added a light note to the event.
London reports Germany and Italy protest US actions over Axis ships in American waters. President Roosevelt focuses on aid to democratic nations. Germany demands return of ships and the right to display flags, while Liechtenstein asserts no ships fly flags. Hull says no plan to return ships. crews reportedly scuttled vessels to prevent seizure. several Axis ships scuttled in South American waters. Ireland sends note to Germany seeking full compliance.
A large Forbes crowd watched the Diggers Carnival procession led by the Cowra Band with uniforms and bright displays. The event, timed to start at 2 pm, included hospital nurses, an ambulance driver, and various business and civic entries, with awards for best turnout and children's and bicycle sections. Music from the visiting band continued at the grounds, and the afternoon concluded with races and a cricket interlude.
The Forbes Pest Protection Board chairman reported annual rates per head for large stock and sheep, noting Forbes set lower charges than Molong Hathurst and Young Board. He defended reserves and feed, weed control, water conservation, arguing rates were wisely spent compared with neighbors.
Public school additions for Forbes including a new domestic science unit a training black boys school and facilities will be advertised this Friday follow ups invite tenders by Thursday at the Public Works Office Bathurst and the Dubbo High School.
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