Forbes Council Moves to Reallocate Subsidised Works Loan
The Forbes Municipal Council approves transferring £4500 from the local filtration plant loan to fund subsidised works. The move follows earlier government promises and a lengthy approval process with the Australian Mutual Provident Society and Governor’s consent, amid a dispute over loan fund transfers and a possible renewal.
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Forbes Municipal
Gempeey
Worthnnti
Fox
Tabjelnauls
Tr Wan
Govenor
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Austraian Mutual Provident Bariety
Local Convent and Schools Report Strong Final Exams
Business College and Our Lady’s High School students achieved high marks in recent exams. Forbes Convent of Mercy saw top scores in intermediate and junior business tests with several students hitting or near 100 percent. Shorthand results from Newton Rapt Baylies College in Sydney showed high marks in advanced and intermediate grades.
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Business College
Forbes Convent of Mercy
National Business College
Renee Sonn Fon
Dorothy Shoebricdee
Jean Egan
Utha Mary Kerr
Carl Power
Jean Sweeney
Newton Rapti Baylies
College For
Sydney
Renee Johnson
Dulcie Styles
Our Lady's High School
Southern Cross Commercial College
Maureen Kevin
Betty McKeon
Joan Marlin
Eileen Robinson
Betty Moreland
Patricia Gook
Coral Power
Grace Lindsay
Joyce Treehurst
Elaine Tickner
Mavi Stuckland
Wednnesday Mornita
Elliott
Declan
Clive Bennett
Grasshopper Problem Stirs West on Plague Cause
Landholders blame grasshopper scarcity on West heave poisoning and note plague magnitudes tied to disrupted natural balance from destruction of insectivorous birds.
Wheat Bungle Causes Long Delays at Forbes Receiving
Widespread congestion at wheat receiving stations across the state slows unloading. Forbes reports 22 hour waits for farmers, with up to 300 motor bodies and horse-drawn carts filling yards. Calls for double shifts and improved storage are growing as shipments accumulate.
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Forbes
Advocate
Union
Barton Girecta
Nelsom Park
Finland Fight Draws Support From Smaller Nation
Reports from the League of Nations meeting in Italy note demonstrations against Russia and praise for Finland. US officials consider Pan American condemnation if all nations join, while Finland requests aid to shelter refugees and wounded. The piece recalls Finland’s 21 years of independence and shifts in alliances, with Russia blamed for high war costs and German forces now aligned with Russia against Finland.
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Slate
Rurier Welles
United States
U.S
Pian Oppe Wooune Leagie
Assia
Geneva
Associated Press
Chat Spit
Teaky
League South Aanovicins Afb
Finland
Apola
Poller Provieion
Ttaly
Apya
Unconfirmed Russian Reverses Amid Finnish Air Activity
Reports claim Finnish airmen dropped incendiaries at Murmensk airport destroying 80 Russian positions and scattering troops along the coast. Anti aircraft fire repelled Russian bombing attempts on the Imuitra hydro electric plant as reinforcements were said to move toward Petsamo. Russians reportedly plan a major offensive in Karelia and Lake Lagorda areas.
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Murmensk
Arete Ghele
Petsamo
Imuitra Hydro-Electric Planta
Karelia
Lake Lagorda
Hospital Radio Fund Boosted by Local Donations
The Forbes District Hospital fund to reinstall radio extensions across wards received 33 shillings from Afr A E Macintosh of Jemalong Station. George Marsh of District Hl capital wardman gave ten shillings, and a friend donated the remaining two shillings.
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Forbes District Hospital
A. E. Macintosh
Jemalong
George Marsh
War Aims Speech Outlines Britain Goals in War Debate
Foreign Minister Lord Halifax outlines aims to restore independence to deprived peoples, secure Europe from German fear, and safeguard Britain’s security. He denies seeking conquest or map redraws and claims no vengeance motive, emphasizing restraint and stability.
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Lord Halifax
Europe
Germany
German Economist Admission Warns Britain Strangles Trade
Emil Helferich a leading German economist in Goering's Five Year Plan asserts British contraband control choked German exports. He cites ships trapped in ports and long delays in shipments causing widespread business ruin and suspended reserve payments. He calls for immediate government action to sustain industry and find substitute markets.
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Emil HeWferrich
Marshal Goering
Hitler
Helferrich
British nets tighten on raiders across global seas
British navies deploy multiple patrols from Arctic seas to Indian Ocean and Antarctic fringe, closing in on German raiders. Pocket battleship Deutschland seen in northern waters, Admiral von Scheer near the Deep White Route, fuel concerns likely limit sweeping moves. Dominions sweep from South Africa to the Pacific as control tightens.
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Arctic
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Av Tt
Cyclist Struck by Truck Injures Wrist at City Intersection
Jack Smith aged 15 was knocked from his bicycle at the Templar and Rankin Streets intersection by a motor truck. He suffered a fractured wrist and was taken to hospital by District Ambulance. he works at Paddison's Garage. The bicycle was badly damaged.
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Jack Smith
Templar
Rankin Streets
Smith
Paddison
War News From Front Lines Across Europe and Pacific
Fragmentary war dispatches report heavy bombardment, troop movements, and contested fronts. Officials cite improvements for some advances while noting resistance and casualty figures in multiple theaters, with mentions of eastern and western fronts and strategic positions.
Why Russia Withdrew From League
Molotov informed the League of Nations Russia rejects participation as the Soviet Union denies war plans against Finland. He claims the Soviet attack on the Finnish Democratic Government invalidates the convocation and Finland’s status may shift as Italy’s membership ends in December.
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H. Elliott
Mll.a
MM Molotov
Chie League Nations
Soviet Union
Holsti
Finland
Dr. Wolsti
Heepenky
Coney Pr
Willy Reaper
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