Forbes Patriotic Collections Donations Total Alleges Page
Mr EA Clarence, treasurer of the Lord Mayor's Red Cross Ambulance Fund, reports additional donations to patriotic funds. Total in hand to the two appeals reaches 1877 01, with numerous donors including Forbes Polo Club, Mrs J Anderson, and Greeks of Forbes, and bank interest noted. appeal closes on the Webs pnt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EA. Clarence
Lord Mayor's
Re and War Fund
Red Cross ‘Ambulance
Lst
Cw.a. Younger
Bedgerabong Comforts Fund
Debenham
Miller
J. Andercom
Bedgeral ‘Comforts
Forbes Polo Club
Robin
District and Diggers’ Patriotic Meeting
G. L. A. Leichtil
Mira
Badgerstong
Billa
Forbes Branch
K. Armitage
J. Georg
Hanks & Coy. Pty., Ltd
Greeks
Forbes
Thornton
Bank
Gil, Teta, &Toner
Bll
Rchardson
Alf
Mattiske
Carl Bauertoo
Darby
E C. Speck
EW. Kupkee
Toba
Hospital Ladies Auxiliary May Meeting and Fund Drive
The Hospital Ladies Auxiliary met Thursday May 30 with 12 members led by Mrs Baker. A recent charity afternoon in the CWA room raised £123 including £4 from a loyal donor. A rebuff of thanks was sent to Mrs Cabot for her donation. A silver teapot donated by Mrs Cabot and cake from Mrs Beddie will be auctioned on Hospital Day Saturday June 15 to augment funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aospital Ladies Auxiliary
Mra Baker
CWA
Mrrs
Cabot Ibwan
Mirs. Cabot
Bank Passbank
Fine Gesture by Forbes Greeks For War Funds
The Greeks of Forbes donate £103 10s to war funds in support of Britain’s cause. Members list contributing venues such as Wattle Cafe and White Rose, with total allocations to Lord Mayor’s Fund, Australian Red Cross, and British Red Cross, reflecting loyalty to the country hosting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Greeks
Forbes
George Limbers
Perches
Thal
Ong Mire
Limpert
Chris, Mitchell
Mrs
Mitchell
Peter Mitchell
Mrs. Anthony
N. Psarrow
Fruit King
P. Sideris
T. Morris
C. Frangos
Costomtellia
Jim Kokkos
G. Mitchell
Pan Mitchell
Junr
Theo
Callie
Lord Mayor's Fund
War bonds drive in Forbes with many groups forming
A Forbes meeting announced a push to raise funds via war savings certificates totaling up to 5000 pounds by June 30. Certificates start at 1 shilling, with larger denominations available, while numerous local groups including councils banks and businesses have begun organizing for the drive.
64 Arrested in Vilna Kidnapping of Soviet Troops
A London dispatch reports 64 people arrested in Vilna Lithuania in connection with the kidnapping of Soviet troops. Local authorities pursue leads as investigations unfold amid ongoing tensions between Lithuania and the Soviet Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vilna
Lithuania
Battle for Paris and Australia war loans expand
An Australian reader offers an interest free loan of 1000 to aid the war effort. Henry Gustave Maritske has placed his contribution at the disposal of Australia for the duration of the war and twelve months after. John Meagher and Co. of Western Australia adds 300 to the 20,000,000 Commonwealth loan and will provide 600 interest free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Australia
Henry Gustave Maritske
John Meagher and Co
Internment Camp Prospects Near Forbes Showground
Officials eye Forbes Showground as a potential interment camp with capacity for about 1000 men, contingent on Mediterranean war spread. Army officers checked the grounds. local Returned Soldiers' League to enroll ex‑ servicemen for guard duty at wartime rates, with 30 enrolled so far and plans to expand to over 100 if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Forbes Showground
Rasecourse
Returned Soldiers’ League
League
J. G. Waldron
Postal Worker Guards Formed To Protect P O Property
Six thousand postal employees in ghia Australia form a voluntary guard to protect post office property. Postmaster-General Thorby announced the plan and said guards would operate in their own time as well as during work hours. The minister also outlined a proposal to admit seriously wounded soldiers to Australia for six months treatment under a new cabinet plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghia Australia
Thorby
Australia
German Drive on Paris Opens On 120 Mile Front
German forces launched a morning assault along a 120 mile front from Laon to Boisson with heavy artillery dive bombers and infantry. French resistance was reported as savage as the newly reformed French army fought to hold the line from the Somme valley to Abbeville. British and American observers noted concerns over an invasion of England while praising Allied resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Somme
Lint
France
Laon
Boisson
Paria
Alem de Somer
Omine
Abbeville
Hitler
Mitler
Bo Tly
Manchester “Guardian
England
Air Raids On Germany Reported In Paris Deaths Injuries
British and French air forces intensified German bombing raids with claims of heavy damage to military targets. Paris reports 264 killed and 642 injured in recent raids as RAF and Allied bombers strike strategic sites from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf and Ruhr, with oil depots, rail facilities, and aircraft factories hit.
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Paris
Woo
Germany
Lnst
Belin
Crent
Ruhr
Etri
Prench Air Ministry
Airporkead Biodstedal
Prookfirt
Prench
Prankfurt
Essen
Cologne
Municch
Ang
Dusseldorf
Battle of the Somme fronts see fierce fighting near Avilona
British and Allied forces report heavy German artillery and infantry assaults across a wide Somme front of about 130 miles. Tanks and low flying aircraft used, two minor penetrations held, Suisson attempt to split Allied lines, Paris evacuation of children amid fears of air strikes, and French cabinet reshuffle noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Somme
Ibio
Avilona
Cnl
Paris
Bomume
Italy prepared to mine its coast amid war entry fears
Italy signals imminent entry into the war and contemplates a peace plan for France. The government announces a 19 mile coastal mine barrier around the peninsula. Ships would be warned and pilots sent. those navigating waters risk mining unless notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diplomate
Thaly
France
Denmark and Germany sign non aggression pact May 31 1939
Article states the Kingdom of Denmark and the German Reich will in no circumstances resort to force or violence against each other. Signed by Ribbentrop on May 31 1939, a fragment of the pact text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of
Denmark
German Reich
Local Enlistments Grow After Forbes Rally Amid Final Exams
The article lists dozens of local recruits who departed this week for final medical exams in Sydney and training after a Forbes recruiting rally. Departures occurred Monday through Thursday with farewells at the railway station, large crowds on Wednesday evening, and a loud send off as trains left. Names of enlistees from Becher to Newell are provided, along with earlier enlistees, and a note that the full list will appear in the Advocate to aid revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Sydney
Lewin
H. J. Gavin
B. Flynn
J. W_ Rolfe
GH Saddler
Esay Ghanghan
Aera L. Cusord
F Tumen
W. Birty
K.P. Crippin
Jus
Evang
J. Douglas
P Reaves
Ll. Morris
E. Adoma
Heber Neiben
GL. Anderson
MA Nicholls
FP. Cowling
NA Parker
WC Constable
Cuarm
EB. Connell
JF Roberts
W Crawford
T J White
ET. Dwyer
RB Watsford
C. BR Edmonds
G. W Watsford
W. A. Fowl
AW. Wilcox
G. A. McClean
J Wilding
Alexander
J. A. Alexander
WA Adam
C. Antony
G. Armatrong
A Bowen
E. Bassett
R. 1. Baker
L. A Binur
F. Bedford
Wood Conran
Churcher
A. Rbene Dawson
T. Redfern
B.D. Douglas
W Reynolds
G. K Dale
A. Rogers
L. EK. Edmondston
WR. Sparkes
E ¥. Ford
NR Sherritt
J. E Pield
G. J. Sansom
W. G. Gould
W. Steele
E. Hood
Roy Billwell
R Hood
F Spring
E. Hugo
A. Sharp
A. Hooke
Thomas
FR. Hamilton
Turner
RF Hancock
WL Thomas
WN. Hawke
L.trudgen
G. W Haines
G. Wylie
A. Howe
E. Walker
Advocate
Manpower Control in Britain Prohibits Strikes Under New Law
Britain imposes total manpower control through government agencies as strikes and lockouts are banned by new legislation. The aim is to prevent workers from drifting from essential industries and to centralize employment. Swiss reports deny German command claims as air battles flare over France with Swiss and German aircraft losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
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Eunice Gardiner
Coniston
British Red Cross
British Red Cross Ambulance Appeal
A Lads Rum
Ares Ieee Ae Uaethy
Forbes Reorens
I Wee
Palamounta
Croupa
Lihue
Jemalong Shire
Forbes Municipal
Commonnwealth Bank of Australia
Legwl Group
Gilpin’s
Wright Heaton
Austen
Gilchrist
Hancock
Porbrs Public Scheal
Harteher
District Hospital
Foseey's
Peasley's
Padden
John Meagher & Co. Pty
Alan & Co
C. Farah & Co
Bank of Nsw
A Hughes & Co
Battle For
Parkesast
P.O
Deanna Derata
Res
Compeigne
Wald
Matheainl
Italy
Becher
Cavell Booth
J. A Edwards
R. FR. Shirvington
A. la Were
Britain
Switzerland
Thema
Gwien
Exide
Exide Free Service
Exide Dealers
Bie
I.c.e’s
Lachlan Arcade
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