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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
2
Relatives and friends are asked to cooperate with the local Recruiting Committee to complete muster information for Forbes A.LF. enlistments. The list names numerous individuals with home addresses regimental details and kin text, noting the list will be published periodically in the Advertise column to aid revision.
The Leader of the Federal Labor Party Mr Curtin indicated that if the war position made elections impracticable this year Labor would accept postponement of the Constitution. No indication exists of a necessity to avert an election when Parliament normally expires.
Government announces petrol rationing to reduce use by about 33 percent to conserve dollars and boost stocks. Prime Minister Menzies warns Australia may need six months to mobilise for defense while urging restraint and adherence, with exemptions for regions and transport limits. The scheme, led by the Minister of Supply Frederick Stewart, targets civilian use and transport disruption, while forecasters predict a large overall drop in petrol consumption across all sectors.
Patrons at Studio Theatre will enjoy film fare and live music by Alta Lowe of Sydney Tivoli fame. Lowe will be accompanied by Mr Johanie Gardiner, a versatile local musician, in a three night program. The bill includes Green Hell with Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Joan Bennett and Beyond Tomorrow as the supporting feature.
Meagher's Patriade Ball in Forbes drew a large youth turnout and raised funds for the nation’s war chest. The event featured two orchestras, strong local attendance from Grenfell to Parkes, and a competitive fundraising push with Temora, Cootamundra, and Forbes branches each presenting cheques, Forbes led by £195 as contestants faced off in a friendly challenge.
Bedgerabong faces a serious seasonal outlook as fodder stocks dwindle and fresh supplies grow scarce. Some paddocks yield barley while feed reserves run low. Weekly charity drives deliver socks and blankets, and locals plan fund activities for the Country Queen campaign with a Sunday meeting urged for strong turnout.
Inspectors report pasture conditions worsened statewide with very dry feeds in most districts and some South Coast areas described as bad. Mortality from starvation noted where feed was scarce. many districts face increasing poverty as prices rise and conditions persist. Foot lice trouble sees widespread infestation in eastern districts, mainly among British breeds and Corriedale lines, with variable impact on flocks. Control remains difficult due to resistance to common external parasite treatments, though Derris Root baths show the most promise.
Advertising executive Mr Garling defends country papers as the backbone of rural journalism. He notes the widespread use of Heenzo cough remedy ads in provincial papers across Australia, tracing his family’s long involvement in country press and advertising campaigns.
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