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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1941
Page
1
Anthony Eden, British Secretary of State for War, inspects an armoured division in the Eastern Command. He hails the impressive British Army of today as a growing force with faster, more mobile engines of war.
Private Black writes from the front near Bardia describing fierce war sounds and Italian shelling. He recalls British responses, equipment left behind, rest periods, and Christmas in the trenches. He notes scarce mail and parcels, limited canteen use, and the crew sharing blankets and bully beef during cold nights. He mentions a nickname given by Australians and vivid battlefield dangers.
The firm O Gilpin Ltd faced a 50 pound maximum penalty at Forbes Industrial Magistrate's Court for breaching an award by employing more juniors than seniors at its Forbes branch. The case noted a two in excess ratio and involved O Drea and Miss Cameron as witnesses in the proceedings.
The hearing on the Forbes recruiting breach covered a seven week period from July to December and involved Mr O D e a challenging the full penalty given the firm’s prior convictions. Mian Cameron noted the breach was not deliberate and the firm had little legal representation. The order required payment of court costs and railway fares.
Captain Collins and the crew of the FLMLAS, missing for a month in the Mediterranean, arrived in Sydney to a tumultuous reception. Governor-General Gowrie and the people praised their exploits abroad and officers were publicly entertained after a lengthy voyage and naval duty.
British warships including the Renown and Ark Royal bombarded Genoa on Sunday, causing damage far greater than first reported. About 300 tons of bombs and shells were unleashed, with London reporting in a Monday test.
British forces carried out a heavy dawn bombardment of Genoa’s naval base and key facilities. Preliminary reports say damage is extensive with power stations oil refineries docks and rail facilities hit. Two Italian planes were shot down and a British plane is missing. Genoa is a fortified city on the Gulf of Genoa and a potential staging point for Libyan resistance.
British broadcasts and Vichy denials rejected rumors that Laval refused Potala's collaboration offer and that Petain or Darlan left Vichy for North Africa. German reports of disorder followed by Berlin corrections. French radio urged calm to counter German propaganda tactics.
Proceeds of the Boxing Day race meeting at Bedgerabeng Fiello Race Club totaled £25 14s 7d. Of this, £12 16s 0d was donations collected on the ground by Mr. McPhillamy Webb. Other named donors included L. J. Kennedy and Gunn with small contributions.
Donald George McGregor 14 was committed for trial on a charge of a serious offence against a girl under 10. The hearing, before P.M. RL Donaldson, was held behind closed doors. McGregor’s bail set at 40 pounds with one surety or two of 40. The alleged offence occurred in a railway carriage at Forbes with two other youths dealt with in Children's Court.
Air Marshall A. W. Bishop V. C. once an ace of the last war now directs training for the empire's rising air fighters. His distinguished record and leadership shape new pilots as the air force prepares for future conflicts.
Prime Minister Churchill broadcast to Empire praising General Wavell and the Army of the Mile for the Benghazi capture and triumphs. He credits Allied resolve, pledges material support from America, and touts Britain and America against Hitler’s threats. Mention is made of Australian Lt-Gen Blamey and other Allied figures amid war news.
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