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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
1
The R S Defence Corps and the Burkes Cong Range Returned soldiery Volunteer Life Corps held their first parade on Sunday. The event featured an induction of officers and a call for ex servicemen to enroll and report for drill and lectures as a state of emergency looms.
The Mulvandry and Uutriet Patriotic Committees sheep drive acknowledges new donors not listed in Shewe columns. Names include W. Alexander P. Newell T. Holland J. Shanahan Walter Bandock T. Doyle W. Neville E. Boehm W. Kennedy and Wo and N Kupkee, with two sheep each noted.
A damaged report from Parkes records a Sunday gathering where speakers praised goodwill and welcomed a visiting Elder. They affirmed unity in faith, discussed protecting the Empire through Christian ideals, and emphasized support for Methodist work at home and abroad.
At a Ferben Municipal Council meeting Ald Sanders launched a sharp attack over the handling of relief workers during the subsidised period. He pressed for access to correspondence and a report by the council engineer, arguing that department records and misrepresented statements required proper review despite officials urging restraint.
The Town Clerk Dempery said annual petrol pump fees on footways were due from July. Prolonged delays by garage owners prompted debate. The Council resolved that pumps retained must pay the fee immediately, anticipating petrol rationing and bulk purchases to decline.
The report outlines British and Allied air war efforts, listing prominent figures and corporate representations in Tokyo and other Japanese cities. It notes planned air operations and the strategic roles of business leaders in wartime diplomacy and logistics.
The mayor and Alderman Sanders clash over a relief workers letter and a department inquiry into park works and expenditure. Engineer Gallop inspected sites, found work failing, and prompted corrective steps as officers questioned signatures and assurances amid a council meeting.
The Air Ministry says Germany conducted further raids on England with over 70 enemy aircraft seen yesterday. Bombs were dropped with little material damage and few casualties. Nine German planes were shot down, several damaged. two British planes lost. Raids also hit North Holland and German industrial centres. RAF fighters and bombers remained active over Italy and Malta, with some losses reported. A fund to buy fighters in England reached £200,000, and a bomber fund is to open.
The Lutheran church advertises Sunday August 4 at 10 am with Sunday School, Hymn, Divine Service and Holy Communion. Thought for the week proclaims Jesus Christ as the world’s only savior. Pastor M. J. Georg leads the service.
Before a Fortes Municipal Council meeting Mayor Ford sent a letter to State member H C Elliott voicing concern over 100 men on the dole in Fortes. The council debated relief, funding cuts, and employment options as war demands press. The motion to back government action and seek co operation with Willimbong Shire was carried.
At Forbes Intermediate High School a Friday assembly heard headmaster Mr Kreppeier report on recent efforts. The Red Cross Society fund drive raised about £100 and a further £1112 from a foundation was noted, with plans to support wartime aid and auxiliary charities.
The wedding of Markwell and Debenham was held Saturday afternoon at Motwinenn Mevie Hall with guests including Mr White and Mr Taylor. The bride wore a blue wool gown with a blue face veil and pink blue hyacinth spray, carried a bouquet, and the couple plan to reside in Forbes after a Sydney North Coast honeymoon. Immediate relatives attended a reception at the bride’s home, with Mrs Debenham in black, and the couple to live in Forbes. Afternoon tea and a charity coke-quiz at CWA List raised funds for the Presbyterian Church with Mrs McCauley and Miss Williams winning prizes for weighing a Coke drag.
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