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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

7

Bedgerabong Patriotic Efforts and War Support Notes

A local note summary on enlistments, Red Cross appeals, and War Comforts Fund activities in Bedgerabong. Reports mention local men accepted for service, donations to the Red Cross, and plans for a June 26 fundraising event including a sports programme and social dances. Community group actions include water repairs reports and a local band meeting.

Pridny Red Cross Advocate Commell Ald Dotytiony N.R Hodges Vo Hodges Hag Thierry Meting Lee Bedperne Tkwie Betterobeng

EUGOWRA Sporting Pars Show Abandoned

Abandoned EUGOWRA sporting event reported after members voted last week. The decision cited petrol rationing and war effort priorities, with subscriptions and donations redirected to support war activities. A committee will pursue alternative events and fundraising plans.

Ly Wan Wan Ang Petere

Gloucester NSW town challenges others to war finance drive

Gloucester in New South Wales inspires nearby towns to match its effort in funding the Commonwealth War effort. In one day 35 residents pledged interest-free joint loans and gifts to support the war for the current period and the following year, with hopes to double the amount.

Gloucester New South Wales Mir Mietitiesamid Mainy

Militia Camps Suspended After July Training End

The Minister for the Army Brigadier Street announces no new militia camps in Australia after the July conclusion of current training. The decision stems from a need to free accommodation for larger formations of the ALP ahead of the election.

Australia Brigadier Street ALP

Edgell Canning Factory’s Growth from Humble Beginnings to Quality Leader

The Edgell canning operation in Bathurst grew from a small fruit grower setup to a major supplier. Emphasizing strict quality control and fresh vegetables, the firm expanded to handle asparagus, cauliflower, peas, broccoli sprouts, and tomato soup with a peak seasonal workforce of 200 to 300 plus key technical staff.

Edgell Canning Leia Austee Engel Wiparugu Australigna John Vio Sydney Merchand Ming Bagel Goody Betty Ube Demuanil Mont Erie Wil

Wirths Circus Promises Sky High Acts in Australia

Direct from Hingling Bros Bar num and Bailey's American Circus in Worth Bros. Wirths bring Sky-High the tallest giant in the world and Dolly Moore the world's smallest woman to the Australian public. Performances run daily between 4 and 6 pm with admittance charges of 6d for children and 1s for adults. The show opens opposite the Royal Hotel with box plans available at Newsagents Offices.

Hingling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Worth Bros Brwhigh Sky-High Dolly Moore Tiny Town Jack Earle Jack Abe Bean Bose Amd Orrithusian Wirth Bros Ihem Whirl Bros Royal Hotel Creserves Orinebeda Newsagents

Edgell plant at Bathurst signals decentralised industry era

The Bathurst plant expansion, with capital of 15 000 to 20 000 pounds this year, increases local employment and injects about 60 000 pounds annually into materials and wages. Edgell asparagus and allied produce span 1000 beds along the rail line from Sydney to Rockhampton, with Wales supplying liners. The article praises decentralised manufacturing as vital to national prosperity and urges rural industry pioneers to expand across Australia.

Ue Edgell Wales Sydney Rockhampton Irvine Australia Femaong Commonwealth Edgells Bathurst Eplore

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