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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
3
The piece notes England’s unified rebuff to Hitler’s Reichstag speech and hints at British resolve to resist, while reporting Allied and Australian war updates. It mentions Goering’s medals, Sydney’s Collins being honored, and ongoing debates over Australia’s enlistment and leadership.
Parcels weighing 46 parcels dispatched by command to Palestine include tobacco and intoxicating goods held for duty free status. Items must bear full regimental addresses and be sent via post offices to Australian Women’s Service for distribution.
War effort to June end raised by sale of stock and Patrionie Fund giving near total £1000. List of donors includes Parsons Mursohe, J Curette, E Jolliffe, Rowlands, McConnell, Teal, Read, Meconnell and many others contributing sums from 1 to 20 pounds. Aggregate total recorded as £57 149 with several names including Stuckey Bauer Elliott Sharp and Wood.
Small debts cases heard at Forbes Court before Mr Ro Chinaldson PM. Various claims with no appearance by defendants resulted in verdicts for amounts claimed. judges noted adjournments and a view to settlement. Parties include A fen & Coyd Hokin, John Hanley, P. Gage, J Grant, R. C. Balmer for the Plaintiffs, and T. A. Jones & Son for Donald Baун ders.
A fire alarm rang at about 6 40 p m Tuesday from the home of Mr F Allen on Oxford Street. Min Flo Lawler, existing queen of sport, handled a Gloria light that sparked into flame but firefighters quickly controlled the lamp with no damage.
The Parbes Jockey Club’s new committee meets at the Metropolitan Hotel to decide if the annual Show should be held on September. Mr Young Wilker is disqualified from acting as secretary. a successor election will be among the matters discussed.
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