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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
1
An appeal for ambulance funds by the British Red Cross was closed after £1245 was raised. A collector noted total donations reached £1701 15s, with further contributions from Mrs A Meares and Mr BR Robin. Originators Nell McPhillamy and W A Meares were praised for efforts.
At Friday's Shire Council meeting a letter from the Grawlin Plains Agric Bureau protested drovers camping sheep in lanes off main roads. Dr Sperk moved to instruct the inspector to prevent the obstruction of traffic and pursue action against offenders. Debate covered practicability, hardship on drovers, and possible council and PP Board involvement to study and report.
A car driven by Mir Stone of Condebolia veered and rolled after a tyre blew out about 17 miles from Forbes. A daughter of Sir and Lady Stone was the sole passenger hospitalized with head and body injuries. Several passengers were shaken but less seriously hurt as a Forbes-bound car carried the group to town.
An advertisement touts Dr Morse s Indian Root Pills as a safe reliable constipation remedy. It claims the pills cleanse bowels regulate digestion enliven the liver and tone the body with purely vegetable ingredients and mild action.
London reports the reconstructed French Government ordered its army to cease fighting and requested separate peace talks with Germany. Fighting continues in Normandy. no official German reply yet. Churchill states France’s bid does not weaken Britain and the empire in continuing the fight for freedom.
German forces push along the Seine and toward Verdun and Cherbourg as the Maginot Line bends under pressure. British and French reports place German units reaching Langres and Chermont while claiming Verdun’s fall, though French communiques dispute this. Versailles hosts German guards as Tours departs and Bordeaux becomes government refuge. The crisis threatens both wings from the Channel to the Meuse, with Allied aid urgently awaited.
The May report to the council states four new electricity consumers connected in the month, bringing the total to 1000. In June two more customers were added, reaching the milestone, with two additional two-prong water heating systems installed in the past month.
A forwarded letter dated June 7 from Acting Minister for Health A L Primrose discusses arranging a dental car service for Fortes Parkes at Peak HU. Elliott is advised the matter will receive consideration and that further information will follow at a later date.
London reports a new French cabinet with Petain premier and Weyland next in command. Updates say German advances on the Western Front, continued fighting in Normandy, and a British rearguard action. Enemy air activity over southern England yielded one bomb with no casualties. Malta faced air raids. Italian and Baltic actions are also noted along with Soviet concerns and Japan's plans to move troops from Britain and France.
Mr Menzies forecast a 250000 man training drive and broader universal and volunteer service. He urged faster munitions production, expansion of government powers to acquire property and manpower, and a Commons Parliament motion to enable legislation. He noted Britain’s pledge for France’s liberation and Australia’s independence.
The Council debates delaying a ratepayer referendum on the Central Tablelands Water Scheme until a Ministerial undertaking to proceed is secured. Ald Green's amendment to defer votes argues for full detail collection first, while Ald Sanders presses for a pre-entry referendum. The issue racks the Council with calls to reflect democratic principles amid an upcoming Canowindra conference.
AA. Barraclo ugh Po U Optometrists and CI George Street Sydney announce a next visit on Wednesday 17 July from 9 am to 4 pm at Van denberg Hotel. Represented by Mr. R. J. Gregg. Also advertise Liverpool London Globe Insurance Co Ltd with large coverage and claims paid. Local agents Moore Becore Co discuss printing needs.
Local Municipal Council meetings heard a batch of communications from Scone Lynchburg Moree Tenterfield Brighton and Wellington urging nationalisation conscription and wartime industrial supports. The council ruled these letters and other chain communications outside its deliberations.
The Canowindra gathering of Pricey Forbes Municipal Council officials and two Parliament members discussed the Central Tablelands Water Scheme. They urged Minister Martins to consult the Cabinet and decide within 14 days on government support and pending expenses for the consulting engineer. A fuller report will follow in a later column.
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