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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1940
Page
1
Allied announces major naval action near Narvik with British destroyers engaging German forces. Reports say seven German destroyers were sunk as mines and shore batteries were targeted, extending minefields along the coast and weakening German control of Narvik.
The Weekend rain boosted Forbes performances with 128 points across events. Highlights include a 30 point quarter, 19 points by Mayor Word, and plans for a charity drive while awaiting completion of the new lighting, with the town preparing for a Saturday weather update and a town council handover.
A garbled notice urges residents to seek expert service for vehicle adjustments and paperwork. It cites safety and accuracy, mentions stationery items and forms, and stresses avoiding risks while contacting advocacy.
An arrangement between the Australian Broadcasting Commission and the British Broadcasting Corporation will make the full BBC news broadcast available to Australian listeners. The deal involves redistribution rights and timing for Australian audiences.
Reports from wartime Britain describe numerous enemy ships sunk or damaged as Allied forces engage German vessels. The chaotic action lists U boats and surface ships, with messages of losses and rare conclusiveproofs of hits and captures.
A clipped notice reports changes to the Furth route running from the NW Grain services base due to alterations at the Poebes area. The mail service between Viery and Bydney faced a serious alteration starting yesterday with the 16 departure time, impacting BAS Ui 330 Dany and Une tray.
An irregular notice describes an annual gathering with updates on wording, stormy weather impacts, and attendees. It mentions hall timing, August arrangements, and appointments of local officials. The fragment hints at a public meeting with remarks, agenda items, and newly formed committees.
A city council meeting scrutinizes costs for Memorial Park and a rest house project. Questions focus on overstatements, statutory compliance, and the role of Aldermen Melman and Summers amid alleged misrepresentation and expenditure anomalies. The discussion centers on payments to the Hungerford firm and the impact on public works budgets.
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