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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
4
The Advocate announces guidance for stationery letter headings envelopes and tags used by the stationer and printer trade. It outlines recommended formats for title lines sender names and address blocks. The notice emphasizes consistency and clarity in official correspondence.
The Commonwealth Government under the National Security Act moves to acquire the crop to control shipping limits and reduce market disruption. Growers face compulsory returns and penalties for noncompliance, impacting the export trade and payment timing.
Local residents urged to contribute to a city fund with the intention to benefit Forbes community. The note suggests using money for themselves and neighbors if the funds stay in Forbes, and to shop locally at Jaca! store during a town tour.
W A McKell the Labor Party's state leader outlines Labor’s war policy contrasting it with the Menzies Government. He defends anti conscription and emphasizes sustaining Australia’s production for Britain via food, arms, and munitions while preserving civil liberties and democratic debate.
Forbes militia transfer applications must be lodged by February 22 at the Drill Hall Forbes. Fresh applications from Forbes Company members will suffice as the camp period shifts from January to May. Headquarters warns late submissions after February 22 will not be accepted. full parade attendance is urged for camp preparation.
In Sydney the carbon RAMA argues farmers cause most bank fires blanketing New South Wales haystacks. Premier Malry backs this view while a critic insists campers start many blazes. the piece cites Blue Mountains, Thirroul, and warnings of penalties to curb arson and careless fires.
Australian Fertilisers Ltd announces a service extension for returning empty bags of Bragging Superphosphate 1. Customers will pay for refilling Superphosphate and return bags, with a replenishment rate of 7 per bag. The company plans to commence the program soon pending logistics and approvals.
fragmentary note describes a scene around posters warning about a group called Bombayo's Clan and a call to obey a phrase Attending the Arvocate at a stationery supply event mentioned with scattered names and places.
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