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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
8
In Oslo a German officer entered a crowded cafe and surveyed the room. He beat an empty chair at a table where a young woman sat and asked the head waiter for permission to take the chair, receiving little attention before the scene paused.
Overseas reports praise Australian soldiers and factories in the war, with British audiences seeing Commonwealth industry as vital to freedom. Editorial notes emphasize self reliance, empire links, and the Pacific theater shaping future power in the Commonwealth.
A dense list of horse names and post positions for multiple races at Randwick including Trial Hurdle and related events. Key entries include Generous Gesture, Windjammer, Duke Claro, The Champ, Mary Lou, Chatham's Choice, Royal Land, and Lord Valentine with numerous horses in Nursery and Welter sections. Post positions reveal mixed fields across Jumping events with several notable sires and contenders such as Redbreast and The Champiat appearing in various stakes lineups.
A fragmented appeal urges Australians to weigh national peril against military conscription. It argues choosing war will affect all citizens and compares the possible consequences to that suffered by Greeks and others in Europe. The call emphasizes collective responsibility and the urgency of action.
A Lisbon meeting reports a 20 year old woman who has already borne six tiny girls, all of whom died. She is said to have given birth to seven girls, claimed as a possible world record.
Patches of dog racing at Cowra and Parkes yielded no wins for J Gardner's Lady Goomba in a 460 yard Novice Stakes. Librery Joy and Secret Battle contested the Malden Stake while Wavealong and other locals featured. Parkes meeting saw Im Lord Lonsdale Merry Max and Lady Coombe place in the Flying Stake second division. Roy McDonald’s Pasture won the Flying Stakes third division. other locals included Patrol Ming and Jan's Pride. Weaver Cup second round set for tomorrow with Parkes and Forbes teams meeting. preparations urged. Parkes Catholic Club visit planned with Forbes teams. An all-day American mixed tournament is planned for Sunday with a Town Club meeting next Thursday. Court captains named for weekend play. Weaver Cup care urged for rotation.
Fragmented ad style note discusses eczema and itching, promoting a “free miler foam” and other skin products. Mentions quick relief, relief promises, and unclear claims about remedies and claimed cures. References possible false confidence in topical treatments.
In No 5 Causes Court Sydney a consent verdict was entered in favor of Annie Ringwood against Harris & Co (Faben) Pty. for £1500 plus costs and a settlement of £2500 for the widow and daughter of Richard Duffy Ringwood. The case involved a fatal accident at Forbes Flour Mill under the Factories and Shops Act where a machine was claimed to be inadequately fenced and operated with insufficient skilled staff. The court ordered part of the settlement to be placed in trust for Blanche Ringwood, aged 14, until age 21. Attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant appeared.
Parkes Diggers Club held a patriotic meeting at Veril Newly where Menmarc ridden by Lal Kennedy won the Gallipot Handicap. Other results include Nabob, Kinsale, Last Gold, Thackersy, Bints Bracelet and several horses with distances noted. Time and placings reflect a crowded field with multiple hurdles and weights listed for each race.
Fragmentary report states that the Irak Regent and his staff were attacked by planes while returning to a capital city, amid claims of loyalty between Britain and Irak and a quote about mutual loyalty from the Musses.
In Forbes the big football attraction centers on Canowindra and Lithgow visits. The Magpies prepare for Parkes and ASAAP tests while key players return from training and personal breaks to strengthen the side. Officials aim to entertain the Lithgow Central side and boost local support for the upcoming Cabot Cup match sequence.
An old health ad asserts kidneys remove wastes from blood and explains typical waste output. It claims improper function leads to back pain, restless nights, and fatigue, urging proper treatment for relief.
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