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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1941
Page
3
Aubrey McMahon admitted taking a bicycle from Meyele Seuning on Thurday in Templar Street seven miles from town. He confessed riding the bike to work without authority and was fined eight pounds with ten days hard labour after amending the charge to fit the facts.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction a notice requests all creditors or claimants against the estate of Alexander Smith, deceased, who died around July 6, to file written claims by April 21, to receive distributions from the estate. Elizabeth Mary Smith is the executrix, with Proctor R. O. Palm of Forbes named.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership carrying on business at Mount Allen Ang Porbes has dissolved by mutual consent from the fifth day of February. All debts and obligations of the partnership are received and held by Patricia Warren as dated See Wyalang.
Fragmentary notice outlines funds and a gathering at Comforts Depot to support the Lord Mayor's Fund and a youth auxiliary group. Mentions Liverpool London and Globe, with unclear details about dates or exact actions. The legible names suggest local civic fundraising activity and a call for participants or donors.
A fragmentary excerpt from Why France Fell recounts alleged failures by French leadership and military planners before World War II. It accuses officials of neglecting tank and airpower readiness, cites panic in Paris when the German advance appeared, and portrays internal intrigue undermining Gamelin and the government as France faced invasion.
A report by experts states Australia could produce and ship up to 100000 tons of merchant vessels with work flowing to New South Wales Victoria and Queensland. Armaments and food orders worth 2,000,000 were placed for campaigns in India Burma and East Africa. The article notes factory output rising with trades in steel, leather, enamelware, wool and wave material, boosting exports and defence readiness.
A fragmented ad style block urges readers to buy Aunt Marys Baking Powder for cakes and pastries. It mentions economy, tax concerns, and a free Surprise Packet with purchase while plastering firm claims about reliability and value.
Fragmented wartime discussion highlights Evatt and Chifleyline debates on Labor's role and unity against rising opposition. Mentions Daladier, Reynaud, Petain, and French leadership shifts as context for broader Australian wartime policy.
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