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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
1
European neutrality erodes as Germany masss mechanised divisions on the Yugoslav frontier. Bari Italy proclaims a prohibited area as Turkish navies join Allied moves in the Aegean. Sweden faces possible German invasion while Norway receives aerial bombardment. Belgian defense and Luxembourg Nazi agent activity spark regional alarm.
Secretaries announce a two day benefit race meeting on April 30 and May 1 at Forbes with Picnic Race Club Diggers Race Club and Red Cross backing. About 60 horses are expected with nominations to be listed next Tuesday. Generous donations include trophies valued at £10 10s from Neil McPhillamy OG Limbers and Tom McCutchite.
Forbes Municipal Council in the local Police Court directed J. Ro ang E. C. McMurtrie to connect their workshop and residence to the sewer. At the defendant's request the matter was stood in abeyance for one month to allow completion, with councilman Mr. Williams stating this was the council's only desire. The case was adjourned to May 21.
British Minister for Warfare Mr Crosa warned Italy to stay neutral or risk hostility to Britain and France. A Yugoslav trade delegation reportedly met in Moscow to negotiate with Fdnnia, potentially ending a 22 year rift. Reports claim German air superiority in the Norwegian campaign and heavy explosions off Britain's east coast. Anthony Eden asserted the Allies fight the German people, not just Nazism, and warned no internal revolution in Germany while Nazism holds. Troop concentrations near Chisinau on the Romania Russia front are noted. Narvik reports say 40 ships ashore or sunk. USA plans to launch the 36000 ton battleship North Carolina within 19 years.
The Forbes District Ambulance committee plans a second handover of a new Mercury Waggon and officer ceremony by Mayor H K Ford on Templar Street tomorrow at 8. The project faced two weeks of postponement due to short funds with about 80 still needed to meet a total deficiency near 70 pounds. Community leaders hope the event spurs support to keep the service operating.
British Prime Minister Chamberlain told a London audience that he feels ten times more confident of ultimate Allied victory. He insisted the fight against Nazi aggression is part of a timeless battle between right and wrong and warned that German triumph would undermine every fortress built by civilization.
Federal observers expect Parliament to consider a threepence per gallon increase in petrol duty next week. The move is said to be an alternative to petrol rationing and could signal similar rises for beer and tobacco.
Olga May Cowell secretary of the Forbes PP Board faced eleven larceny charges with accompanying forging and uttering counts in a Sydney Police Court proceeding. Prosecution ongoing with postponement to May 21. bank evidence shows cheques and signatures tied to Cowell. Detectives detailed extensive questioning at her residence and office about alleged defalcations and vouchers linked to the Board.
Race card for Canterbury featuring Barrier and Highweight Handicaps at Casterbury Park. Entries include Adios Bristol Knight Polly and Dashing Cavalier with bets, barrier positions, and selections across divisions and cups. Key horses listed with weights and post positions for 330 pm starts.
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