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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
5
A Christmas service is announced at the Methodist Church with Rev. D. A. Clarke as preacher. Time is listed as Wednesday early morning at 1.20 am.
The British Army announces Major-General T Williams as Chief Military Adviser to the Ministry of Munitions, with Brigadier J Milford as his deputy. The move, supported by Mr Spender, aims to streamline the demand, design, and inspection of overseas equipment and munitions while maintaining Army HQ functions.
An appeal urges financial aid to Greece as it fights for freedom during World War II. The British Labor Minister recognizes Greece’s aid to the empire and calls for continued support through a war relief fund.
D J Breen the Labor member for Calare uses his maiden speech in the House to criticize the governments budget measures. He argues that increased taxation and controls will punish rural workers and small towns, threaten employment, and undermine food supplies including milk and vegetables for the poor. He warns the budget will slow the war effort and hurt the country’s economic structure.
The Bung parish lists Christmas Day services including Holy Communion at 73 am, Bung Eucharist at 720 pam, and a Carol Service at the Jonwa Church.
The first race is scheduled for 10 50 am with grounds access to obtain hinchean. A ball will be held at night with an orchestra. The text mentions Siebas and fake bettles crersnas in a unclear context.
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