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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
1
About 60 married women from Forbes joined the St John’s first aid course linked to the Women’s National Emergency Scheme. The first lecture, given by Dr PBL Broadbeat at the Town Hall, opened the series with an address on emergency care.
Televise and Berwick scored doubles at the Bathurst Turf Club meeting on Friday and Saturday. Results span openings including Aurition and Teddy Rion, maiden and show handicaps,Welter, Pickage, and final events with bets and lengths for each. Local figures include L. Johnson, B Davia, R Collins, McPherson, and Paton.
An 18 month to two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Head, vanished from their Peachgrove home while playing with four other children on an old disused tennis court overrun with marshmallows. Neighbors and police scoured wells and surrounds. the boy was later found asleep among the marshmallows.
The Forbes Diggers Picnic Race Club held its second annual meeting at the Fast Office Hotel on Friday. Officers for the coming year were elected, a race date was set, and plans were made to finalize the programme and funds.
Polo Porbes District Polo Club met Saturday under President Hf. EF. Ballivand to advance arrangements for the coming tournament. Last year the carnival was limited to a club event. this year the Warmament will open, with Forbes supplying two or three teams. Visitors from Yarrangah Boreeart Wallington expected. Carnival dates are June 1 and 20 to 31, with a ball at Town Hall on the second night. The tournament will be at the club’s new ground on Mir. 0. 3 Wil 0’s property at Droubalgle.
The Balkans crisis deepens as Croats seek greater self rule while Belgrade faces pressure from Germany and Italy. Demonstrations in Belgrade show strong resolve for unity among Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. Poland watches for shifts, warning of Balkan centrality in possible war.
The Forbes PA and Gi Association discussed exhibitor rules at the show including a motion allowing perishable fruit to be sold after 4 15 p m on day two while non perishables stay until 5 pm. Tenders for broadcasting rights were tabled and council engagement planned to secure use of the Columbia plant. The treasurer reported a balance of 30 15 7 with 550 fixed deposit, outstanding subscriptions referred to the finance committee, and reserve championship awards to be issued in the Clyde Valley sector.
Police reserve interest rose in Forbes as nearly 50 men expressed willingness to serve in a state emergency. The roster, compiled for a national defence plan, involves approval by state authorities and coordination with military contingencies. The NSW decision to mirror this scheme aims to bolster future readiness and rapid reinforcement.
Militiamen receive rifles webbing equipment and clothing for a 12 day camp at Liverpool. Troops assemble at One Booth Hall at 3 45 pm for equipment inspection and camp orders. They march to the station via Canopy and Lachlan Streets leaving at 5 pm with baggage by motor truck. Final parade prior to camp on April 27 and first parade after camp on May 18.
Britain and France await a reply from Soviet Ambassador Maleky returning from Moscow by Sunday. Cabinet discussions focus on latest negotiation phases as Russia reportedly pushes broad military alliance ideas and contemplates an international conference for collective security. Romanian Foreign Minister Gatencu expected in London to begin talks with Lord Halifax.
The article notes Germany plans a defiant Stag speech next Friday in response to President Roosevelt. Berlin seeks to counter claims that Roosevelt erred by consulting other nations before pressing policy actions. An anxious mood is reported as authorities argue over wartime diplomacy and credibility.
A German newspaper reports efforts to curb war hysteria in the forum Prees. The campaign calls for clamping down on nationalist agitation to serve world peace and stability.
Forbes militia plans a weekend gathering for Liverpool camp preparation and a Comforts Fund appeal to supply gratuitous luxuries for the boys in camp. The officer in charge commends the boys and urges donations up to the maximum four pounds, with contributions welcomed from any amount. Apples have already been donated by one contributor, and others are invited to provide similar gifts. Donations may be left at the Shire Office, the Advocate, or with Mr H K Ford.
MLA A U Tonking announced plans for a new Grange High School and Technical College fronting March Street. Education Minister D B Mond will start action after tender calls, with plans nearly complete and specifications due in weeks.
The coroner ruled the death of Joseph Scott She Garner as pneumonia following a self inflicted wound. Medical evidence showed the wound caused by cutting and there was discussion of suicide motive and earlier illness. The deceased came to Forbes from the Cilgmn dre district several months ago.
In the Waverley by election Industrial Labor candidate C Martin secured a lead surpassing 2000 votes. The result echoes a prior loss at Hurstville, with Lang Labor finishing last and preferences favoring Martin. UAP circles react with perturbation as Mrs M Waddell represented UAP and J P Ormond stood for Lang Labor amid a low turnout.
Scattered rainfall yesterday boosted Pam's score to 35 during a downpour that peaked in the north as April totals reached 245 and the yearly tally to 1008 points. Forbes Football Club, honoring Ambulance volunteers at Spooner Spartan Oval, has permission to collect small donations at grandstand entries, noting 11 shillings 3 pence from Grenfell last weekend and 14 shillings 10 pence from Bunnay.
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