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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Arnolts Famous Milk Arrowroot Biscuits as a nutritious school lunch option. It suggests dipping in milk for flavor and notes their suitability for children, mentioning ages and a playful nostalgia for half a century of popularity.
A zigzag summary of wartime dispatches discusses ratified ranks from Major General to Brigadier and the replacement of officers, alongside a dive into split‑second bombing calculations. It also details Dutch water defenses under the concept of water lines and their potential strategic flooding as a defense, with figures on drownings and naval bombardment context.
A melon contest crowned a new champion after a close show. The winner earned a top prize of 410 dollars with exhibitor entries from several growers. The event highlighted the season’s best produce and local competition.
The passage details Finnish military strength and resolve, citing armaments, tactics, and leadership. It mentions Swedish and British connections, emphasizes national unity, forested terrain, and a push for independence. It notes Finland's history with women’s suffrage and stresses the country's determination to defend independence.
The fragment describes oat and wheat trials with a focus on a key variety, noting repeated results in favor of a specific strain. It mentions tests ending with a prevailing choice, and observations on performance at multiple trial centers during the season.
A fragmentary report notes a flow oil search near Howlong in New South Wales with mentions of petrolin, drilling activity, and a Boris-style producer linked to Well Supplies. Names include Arthur and My Jokie Mackiy, with regulators and producers referenced in scattered OCR.
A Victorian defense panel rules officers should not obstruct soldiers desiring to exercise rights in camp. Military leaders argue exemptions under the Defence Act allow civil service and camp orders. The Advocate notes officers must wear civil attire and report to camp headquarters when soldiers are assigned to a service role.
Residents were invited to attend a planned public event described as an interesting and instructive two hour meeting. The article mentions a forthright focus on a national destiny and a desire to foster sympathy for Australia amid confusing political language.
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