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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1941
Page
1
War update describes clashes near Basra and Basra area as British and Iraqi forces contend for the oil hubs. It notes claimed Iraqi losses with air and artillery exchanges and reports on oilfields protection as British reinforcements arrive.
The Army will launch an ALF recruitment blitz targeting more than 60,000 men for training camps across Australia. Major General H W Lacey notes eligible volunteers are home defence personnel and directed militia leaders to avoid pressuring men, while not deterring those seeking power authorities. About 1450 NSW men have already applied for enlistment in the ALF.
A concise notice indicates potential increases in letter postage amid budget constraints. Officials consider adjusting rates to balance service costs with public demand, aiming to maintain postal operations and ensure reliable mail delivery.
An important gathering to support Australia’s 215000.00 war and works fund will be held at the Town Hall on Friday. Visiting speakers include Kornéer Watts former president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia and Guy senior executive of Hargood Gardner Ltd. Small investors in the team are especially welcome.
Mr J G McGuire collapsed at home on Park Street North HU and died yesterday. An old resident of the district, he was aged AT years, survived by a widow and five sons and daughters. Funeral at 11 15 am from Mr A G Jones parlors Lithle Court Street to Presbyterian section of local cemetery.
The Forbes Tennis Club plans a patriotic ball at the Town Hall on Wednesday May 14 in aid of the Lord Mayor's Fund Red Cross Society and REA. Club officers urge members to join as attendees and bring guests. A bus will shuttle dancers between towns and a street stall in Templar Street Saturday night aims to raise funds to cover costs.
Nominations for the Patriotic Race Meeting on May 14 and 15 include a wide list of entries such as Maiden Hep, Sporting Lady, Jim's Hope, Zig-Zag, Fouracre, Narvik, Kinsale, Green Bee, Exploit, Golden Troneure, and Lord Tallaman. Gala Night and related events are named with numerous horses and participants.
Mir Stephen Tookwy of Rugowrs is reported private and injured on Friday with hopeful signs of a speedy recovery.
The text discusses blitzkrieg as a term for rapid German conquests and calls for a homefront response. It urges small investors to contribute to the Commonwealth war loan, suggesting £10 contributions as part of the effort.
Yugoslav Premier General Durau Simovich says sunk barges at the Iron Gates form the Romanian Yugoslav frontier will block Danube traffic. He reports the sunken fleet will prevent German access to Romanian oil via this route for at least three months, from a government HQ described as in the Middle East.
MLA Mr H Effedt for Ashburnham received a letter from Minister for Education Mr Drummond stating that a tender was accepted for a manual training block a home economics unit and a new boarding department at Forbes yesterday morning.
Premier promised funding for Mangorooby Creek irrigation if water suffices from Wranals Dam. Chief Engineer’s report led to a definite proposal outlining boundaries for the Goolagong Irrigation District and a distribution plan from a central well to growers. The Commission stresses urgency to implement the scheme once leases are obtained.
A Fortes Digeers quten competition ends in Adinbyion Town Hall with light music and old-time dance. The event features a 2/- entry and a final evening of traditional formalities.
A public meeting scheduled for Wednesday night May 7 has been postponed to May 13. The notice cites a reason detailed in another paragraph of this issue.
An advertisement extols Creme Charmosan as restoring and preserving a youthful complexion. It claims the product helps women of any age maintain warm skin tones and protects the skin from summer heat and winter cold, evoking widespread happiness and confidence.
An old advertisement notes Creme Charmosan and Greandess cosmetics, with large jars for dressing tables and handbag tubes sold by chemists, drapers and stores including chain stores.
A local beauty remedy claims to soothe cracked skin and winter hand roughness. It highlights effects on dryness and irritation, noting improved comfort and smoother skin with regular use.
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