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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
1
The text references a woman named Virginia in her early twenties with a future mapped out. It mentions a jet hobby and sewing skills, along with personal details about a Blue favorite and a 21lb weight reference. The wording is fragmented and unclear about specific events or roles.
British Prime Minister Churchill announces the French government accepted terms, armistice signed with Germany, and French envoys proceed to Italy for further conditions. Reports indicate portions of the French fleet may join the British. Paris leadership vows to continue resistance and honor.
A correction notes confusion over the shire council’s stance toward employees who join Australia’s defence force. It clarifies that the council does not set civil versus military pay differences and aims to protect employees’ interests. It discusses superannuation, employer tones, and possible retirement provisions after service.
Moe from Australia shines as a legendary allrounder on Sunday May 7, scoring a double century and taking four wickets in the Test against England. Only one other Australian has achieved similar first class feats with such a performance tally.
A wartime era ad touts Dead Shot Worm Pills by Callatock as a universal worm treatment. It claims heat detection and direct action against stomach and thread worms, promising to restore appetite and relieve cramps, nausea, and sleep disturbances in both adults and children.
London reports RAF bomber formations striking Germany in large raids over Bremen Hamburg Hanover and Berlin. Air Ministry notes 38 hours of repeated raids damaging munition works, rail yards and supply lines while fires and destruction spread from Bremen to nearby airfields and Berlin suburb targets.
The fragmentary notice hints at a product or catalog from a company titled The woH Com mock Co with a Sidney address and a price noted as 2 per unit with potential inclusion of a free item.
A London broadcast quoted General de Gaulle urging Free French to continue fighting World War II. He pledged that the French army would not yield land or sea assets and warned Germany and Italy would be fully opposed. He spoke of national sacrifice and urged unity in defense of France.
Winston Churchill warned that accepting terms dictated by Germany via the Bordeaux government would put France and its empire at the mercy of the foe. He argued the French people would be forced to work for the enemy and the French Navy and empire resources could fall to Germany. He asserted Britain would continue the war and support French freedom.
Forbes Intermediate High School students contributed 90 pounds and one shilling toward War Savings Certificates and added 12 pounds to the Teachers' Federation gift to the Nation fund. The drive targets 10,000 pounds. Have you bought yours yet.
In the Red Sea a British armed ferry boat engaged the Italian submarine Tine. Depth charges forced the sub to the surface. A gunnery duel followed with the trawler using 4 inch guns. The submarine surrendered and was taken to Aden with heavy casualties aboard the submarine. Several officers and crew were killed.
The government announces postponement of all local government elections for the war duration and 12 months after. Premier Miatr cites grave war conditions and the need to conserve state finances to boost the war effort. The move affects elections due to the ongoing conflict and invasion threats.
The Forbes Association of Physical Fitness has vacated Rankin Street and relocated activities to Spooner Oval. Thursday workouts and gatherings continue on June 27 with ping pong shuttlecock and battledore among planned activities. The parish hall is expected crowded as participants undertake strenuous exercises and relaxation.
London reports the formation of a French National Committee led by General de Gaulle to sustain France’s war effort. Britain to recognize the committee as the Bordeaux government fallout grows. terms of the German peace demand include demobilising the French fleet under German or Thallon control and strict guard over remaining French war material.
The readable text appears as jumbled phrases and partial words. No clear event date, names, or location emerge, leaving only scattered fragments about health or water references without coherent meaning.
A British paper notes the peace terms face strong French opposition as a second French revolution is implied by terms deemed unacceptable to the French public and government in relation to colonial defence.
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