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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
9
War coverage notes German submarine actions and Allied responses. Reports authorities scuttled a ship near midnigh t as Hitler’s orders affect naval moves. Also details on wartime defense labor needs in aircraft and tools, enlistment leave plans, and Australia’s war supply discussions with Britain and Dominions.
Prime Minister Menzies declared Australia’s active participation in the European conflict, aligning with Britain to defend freedom. He asserted Australia’s resolve to protect allied nations, supply Britain, and commit soldiers as needed, while stressing a shared Anglo‑Australian partnership and the necessity of sacrifice for victory.
Forbes Municipal Council offers free swims at the local pool for Cowra bandsmen visiting on New Year’s Day. The Cotetn band travels to Barber by invitation of the Creole au Abiede Club, which hosts its annual dueling carnival. bike stars from Sydney and country centres race on the公 pond oval banked track for £35 prize money and trophies. Mayor Ald Ho KL Ford will greet the visitors and tour the pool facilities.
The article outlines updated quarantine regulations for importing animals and birds into Australia. Tests for brucellosis and tuberculosis apply to cattle from certain regions, certification from a government veterinary officer is required for birds, and imports from New Zealand may face new restrictions. Also noted is a Tasmanian dead wool proclamation requiring a veterinary certificate and a five mile anthrax-free history.
Labor advocates consider conscription as a possible wartime measure amid union support in New Zealand. Prime Minister Savage denies a definite plan while noting public uncertainty, and Defence Minister Jones cites a target of ten thousand forces for imperial service.
Special notice announces the incorporation of the Wool and Produce Selling Co Ltd with the Primary Producers Wool and Produce Selling Co Ltd. All future business will be conducted by the new company and its officers.
The article lists auction results and prices from New England stations including Tenterfield Mudgee and Inverell purchasers. Higher prices are noted for Yasa r Grieves and Heathcote Co while consignors like Ward AAA Co and Ward Wirth appear across multiple consignments. Prices show bid ranges up to 26d for New England entries with specific sellers and buyers named.
Entries listed for the Wamboyne Blenie Have Club New Year meeting include numerous horses and drivers with numbers and handicaps. Key names, such as Lady Kervoli, Galloping Jack, La Moor, Exploit, Oracle, and Gilda appear across multiple events and districts, with district and railway handicaps noted.
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