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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
3
In Bedgerabong the growth of herbage is stunted by Weil Heavy rains and changing weather. Shearing begins as seasons improve, yet many residents suffer colds. Mr. W Crotty, once a Sydney hospital inmate, is slowly regaining strength after balady illness.
Community notes from Quandialla detail soldiers on leave and transfers, local hospital discharge, and travel to Sydney. A patriotic fund committee met to plan a queen competition with neighboring towns, appointing delegates to coordinate with other groups and finalize petitions. Fundraising and salvage efforts continue, with winter wool drives and donations noted.
Local notes report Ren Collis of the Bank of New South Wales transferred to Hay and quetied by Mr J Lelgo. Mr Don Mayberry left for Tullibigen. J Lawasen back from camp for a few days. Congratulatoins to Bourke on a birth. A charity euchre party raised funds for the Comfort Fund. winners were Bill McDonald and Lily McKenna. Dry spell continues, farmers await rain as concerns grow.
The district mourns Mrs We Willettisan who died Friday night. Family, including her father, mother, brothers and sisters, receive heartfelt sympathy. The note also mentions visits, social events, and local club and tennis tournament gatherings with multiple residents noted.
In occupied Norway citizens in Stavanger Trondheim and Lillehammer shun films amid boycotts against theaters. Posters in Liaotwa note enforcement of protests while Oslo authorities restrict demonstrations and require three uniformed police at each showing.
An Advocate will manage citation seatments and related payments, ensuring costs are covered. The arrangement aims to streamline processing and reduce delays for correspondents and defendants.
The Goolagong Red Cross reports mild weather but anxiety over dry conditions. July saw little registration. members commit to raising an extra weekly 1s. The Log Cabin hosts a busy monthly meeting with plans for bottle drives, baby clothing collections, and hospital support. The Goolagong Welfare League reports strong fundraising and donations to Red Cross, with future events including a juvenile fundraiser and parish ball.
Investigations by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research debunk a long held belief that sheep in Australia gain phosphorus from low phosphorus pastures. The report notes sheep eat young shoots and seeds rich in phosphorus, making pastures appear deficient yet meeting needs.
In a presidential address at the Farmers and Settlers' Conference Mr Kendall urged diversification of farm work to cut costs and adapt postwar. Minister for Commerce Bir Baro Page backed wheat stabilisation, urging continued government cooperation and hopeful farmer support to sustain postwar activities.
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