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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1940

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Forbes court clears watch theft case from Jones

Joseph Henry Albert Jones faced two counts in Forbes Police Court for breaking and entering Paddison’s garage and stealing a wristwatch and a motor tyre. The watch was proven stolen. Jones admitted ownership via a receipt while the court ordered the watch returned to its owner and dismissed the charge on doctrine of recent possession.

Joseph Henry Albert Jones R. R. Paddison Lionel Pietsch Forbes R. Donaldson P.M Li Beth RO Mellon Poo O'Neil As toDows O'Neal Ths Tire Sergi Pollard Baden Melllon Poller Peller Pollard Meillon Shep Lachlan Street O'Neil Roderick Lionel Pietsch Aloo Re & Pietach Path Tad Ray Webb Meierwitty Jones Tle Watch Jonas Belug Mirts Meilions Jowph Henry Albert Jones Hils PF Orahdim Eiater Jin Poddison Dune 2 Paddisons Garage Graham Templar Street Farah Paddison Pot Wiks Biotech Cornatable O'Neil Attedd Geo Little Little Defice Mi Sexient Fondant Polise Little Bie

Air Raids Continue as RAF Beats Off Attacks in Britain

The RAF repelled heavy enemy raids over southeast and southwest England and Scotland. Five enemy planes were shot down, nine others damaged and fate uncertain due to poor weather. Spitfires and Hurricanes fought. coastal targets near Dunkirk hit a German unit. Bomber and fighter sorties over Germany destroyed craft, with one British bomber missing. Leaflets over France explained the Oran incident. Baltic state policy in a US briefing backs Lithuanian Latvia and Estonia against Soviet actions.

RAF Germany Dunkirk France Oran Channel Comit England Sumner Welles U.S United States New World Moscow Laved De‘nimls

Forbes Militia Homecoming Welcomed by Crowds in Wallgrove

Members of C Company of Forbes Militia arrived by a special train after three months in camp at Wallgrove. Captain W Kinchington led about 26 officers and men, with 40 granted leave for a short city holiday. Many have enlisted in the ALE for overseas service. The crowd heard band music as families greeted the returning troops at the railway platform.

Forbes Wallgrove J. J Traimesa W. Kinchington

Queen Competition Promises Dances and Fundraiser

A club event at the Golf Club clubhouse features dances to aid the Sports Queen Mise Fico Lawler. A chocolate wheel and diggers pool are planned as part of the first street carnival in Templar Street with proceeds shared among candidates.

Mise Fico Lawler Btan Gale Templar Street Advocate Mire A. EK. Macintosh O.W.A Mulgandry Hall Prise Peat

Racecard Chaos at Rosebery Trials and Handicaps

A dense listing from Rosebery includes acceptances for the V P to-morrow trials and multiple divisions of Trial Stakes and Handicaps. Entries span horses such as Lady Riva, Windbrook, Metallic, Shelbourne, and Canvowner with post positions and rival lines noted across divisions.

First Divinen

Meaghers Patriotic Dance Lights Up Town Hall Fund Ball

John Meagher 4, Co. Pty. Ltd. plans a publicized ball at the Town Hall to raise funds for charity. The Wat Wyalong branch will support the event in a bid to eclipse competing records and boost patriotic celebrations.

John Meagher 4, Co. Pty. Ltd Wat Wyalong

How to tell if your battery is worn out

A guide urging car owners to visit a nearby Exide dealer for free service. The dealer will check any battery, top up distilled water, and clean terminals to ensure better performance.

Exide

Local Ball Aims at Patriotic Fund Raising Efforts

Cootamundra branches raised £150 and £190 for patriotic purposes as preparations for a ball hall event continue. John Meagher & Co. will bear the entire expense including hall, orchestras, and advertising. Numerous novelty events promised to add fun and enjoyment for all attendees.

Cootamundra John Meagher & Co

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