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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1941
Page
1
A special council meeting over the Central Tablelands Water Scheme heard the mayor say the deputation from the Water Supply Investigation Committee was requested by him. Aldermen clashed on calling and reviving motions with terms about three month delays and council procedure.
The War Office announced Crete evacuation with 15 000 British Australian and New Zealand troops withdrawn to Egypt. No Greek withdrawal figure given. Allied losses described as heavy. Germany claims ten thousand British and Greek prisoners.
A scrambled British report recalls the evacuation from Crete as German air raids press the retreat. Freyberg allegedly abandoned by his troops after a crash, while Italian and Junkers losses mount and Allied forces strive to cover the withdrawal with ships, aircraft, and blast. A German pamphlet claims orders to kill civilians in Crete.
A Forbes man Henry Gordon McKeoney was found not Edward Smith of Bathurst in a Sydney court on Friday. The accident occurred when a bus driver taking Forbes passengers to Easter Monday panora vote fell over a bridge at Rocks Creek due to broken steering gear. The case was settled out of court. further actions are expected. John Williams represented the plaintiff with Hunt and Partners acting for the defendant.
A special dairy sale will be held at Ones Jek In on Wednesday June 4 at 1 pm featuring 100 Jersey cattle offered by Connie of 100 specially received Jersey betters. The Farmers Co Ltd Cowra selling agents urge buyers to attend as the helpers are for genuine sale and quality cattle.
The chair and mayor quarrelled over reopening the meeting as a deputation argued, with attendees including Dr J A Innes, Lyndhurst officials, Boree Shire Council members, and Greater Municipal Council representatives. The session closed without resolution.
Armistice in Irak was signed on Saturday restoring stability after the fall of Rauchild Ali's regime. London confirms the accord aligns with British aims for independence and a constitutional government in Bagdad. German and Jeruselalem officials accompany the process as troops and diplomats move toward peace.
Heavy rain drenched the weekend with 159 points on the gauge and another 38 yesterday, forcing cancellations across golf tennis and boating events. The Porbes Golf Club matches and a Canicimira visit were called off, leaving spectators and clubs facing a damp, disrupted schedule.
London reports continue on armistice conditions and troop movements in Irak and Palestine. British forces hold captured oilfields and prisoners under treaty rights while investigations confirm a German attack origin. Dublin raid deaths and English air raids highlight ongoing wartime danger.
A fragmented passage reflects on beauty and health, contrasting external grooming with inner vitality. It hints at confidence and wellness as the true light enhancing appearance, while criticizing superficial standards and urging self care.
The fragment mentions an unused doubles tournament with references to places and dates. It references Cangwindnn and Forbes with vague timing across months including March April and October. Names like Wellingen and others appear with little context and minimal data.
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