Tense Near North Situation Drives Thai Defenses
The Tokin News Agency reports Thailand rejects foreign control and will defend itself, while Thai and British arms offers are discussed. A British Embassy departure of women and children to Singapore is noted. Troop movements in Indo China prompt international concern, with Japan urging restraint and warnings of possible actions if patience ends.
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Tokin Mews
Thailand
Fae
Singapore
Galgon
Emiborge Tim
Saigon
Cambodia
Poreirn Dlervers
Japan
Kbnv
Japanhesr
Nave
Fricke Jo Genie
Valety
Shanghani
London
Duff Cooper
Kile
Han
Cordell Hull
U.S.A
América
Great Britain
Indo- China
Air travel risks in Ameralie prompt Australian bomber note
A torpedo bomber from Melbourne to Brisbane on Tuesday faced broken air travel cords as it flew under challenging weather tests. The craft, piloted by Mr. T R. Young, illustrates concerns about early Australian heavy bombers derived from a British design and their speed compared with other medium bombers.
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Ameralie
Central Library Committee Meeting Notes On Book Wrapping Plans
Delegates met Wednesday to discuss matters at the central library. Mr Kempster advised plans for book wrapping, a librarian appointment, and staff adjustments. An appreciation event was noted and a suitable material and curtains for the windows were secured.
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Myphes Dale Irie
Council of
Fode C. Amspelubiona
Mulehe
Dbs
Kempster
Chat Menara
Miesyrher
Piy
Moxerdee
Uhe
Kempatey
President of Methodist Conference to Visit Forbes
The President of the 6S. Methodist Conference, W. A. Lock, will visit Forbes next Wednesday, August 24. A meeting at 6 pm in the Methodist school hall and a public welcome gathering at the church follow, with an entertaining speaker known for humorous anecdotes and public interest.
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Fev
W. A. Lock
Doan's Ointment Promoted For Piles And Soothing
An aged advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as unequalled for piles including digging, protruding and bleeding. It claims quick relief in acute cases and possible cures in chronic ones, highlighting its antiseptic healing power and usefulness for other bowel complaints.
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Wade
Doan
Breen calls for more elastic repatriation rules
Mr. Breen MP for Calare urges the Liberal government to liberalize repatriation and pension regulations. He argues current standards deny support to aged and disabled veterans and would enable sounder public morale. He cites a Western town laborer with a losing leg and argues the remnant policy blocks partial financial aid.
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Calare
Breen
Visit of Education Minister to Forbes Postponed
Forbes Parents and Citizens Association met Wednesday to discuss a planned visit by O Evatt Minister for Education to lay the foundation stone of the new Forbes school. The minister’s August 20 itinerary could not be accommodated, so the visit was postponed and alternative arrangements considered. A separate report noted a profit of 18 shillings 4 pence from a social fund-raising event for the nursery scheme.
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Forbes
Orange
Russians retreat from Smolensk reported amid war news
London reports a Soviet withdrawal from Smolensk three days ago while fighting continues around the area. Rumors of the fall of Odessa circulate in Berlin though not confirmed, with German forces pressing a southern drive and Baltic fleet action noted as sinking a tanker and repelling Leningrad assault.
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Smolenk
Berlin
Odessa
Chamms
Iig
Tla
Wotan
Oman
Rusia Baltic
Helo Pulmarine
Leningrad
Ca SR Mmestihoes
Britain and Turkey pledge aid amid Turkish crisis
The report notes Britain and Russia pledging aid to Turkey after a European crisis. It mentions declarations from officials and references Montreux and international arrangements while signaling uncertainty about dates and conditions attached to aid.
Forbes District Ambulance meeting discusses delimitation plan
The Forbes District Ambulance committee held a lunch meeting at the Ambulance Station on Tuesday evening to review a letter about Eugewra working relations with Forbes and Parkes districts. Officials present included Dr Vout, Messrs Weet AG, Jones, Langmead, Pyne, Armitrong, Tompeett, Martin, Bernard, and Superintendent Mr Alf Wheeler. The board considered the proposed delimitation and cost-sharing rules, with a further meeting to decide the rate per mile for handling Eugowra cases and possible deputy representation. The treasurer reported a working balance of 2010 5 with receipts and expenditures totaling for the month, and the superintendent noted 14 cases in the past month across 20 accidents, plus mileage and hours worked by staff. The committee planned to pursue insurance coverage and material needs, and to address tire upgrades and other maintenance items.
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Forbes
Alt Prescrt
Eugewra
Forbes and Parkey Wisiidy
Dr Vout
P Weet AG
Jones
V. Langmead
H Pyne
W Armatrong
EB. J. Tompeett
Ll. Martin
Bernard
Alf, Wheeler
NW Ambulance Transport Servic Board
Onder
GM. Wevak
Commides
Parkes
Eugowra
Porte
Portes
Parkes Ambulance
Orbes
Parken
Eugowre
Wes
Langmead
JWT
Wheeler
Volunteer Defence Movement Appeal for Forbes Unit
Forbes Unit Commander Mr Buckmaster appeals for volunteers to strengthen the local Volunteer Defence Corps. He urges able-bodied men over 36 to join, attend a Sunday morning meeting at Camp Street, Forbes, and help recruit and train for Australia’s defence amid rising tensions. The Prime Minister recently noted equipment and officers are being prepared to support the corps.
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Hoa Buckmaster
Forbes
Birne
Walt
Australaia
Australia
Tili
Volunteen
Porbes
Ebrength
Ubetr
Uy Seat Hatt
Camp Street
Menzies Preparing for Long Tour
Menzies plans a lengthy international visit with likely travel to the United States. He will seek approval from the Fones of Furpirsertanives and the Gonive mechs, and confer with Mr Roosevelt on the general situation.
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Mengies
United States
Froosevelt
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