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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

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Footballers pay tribute to late Tom English at Parkes-Forbes match

Players in black armbands stood in silence before the Spooner Oval game to honor the late Tom English secretary of the Country Rugby League who died in Sydney last Thursday. English previously represented combined entry teams and trained in England at Cootamundra.

Parkes-Forbes Spooner Oval Tom English Sydney English Country Rugby League England Cootamundra

Patriotic Race Meeting Donations List for Red Cross Appeal

A pledge report details donations to a patriotic race meeting fund aiding the Red Cross Society and Lord Mayor's Bund. Contributions include numerous individuals such as Mir. FE. A. Clarence and many others with totals reaching £21 0s, plus special gifts noted as Red Cross Society and Lord Mayor's Fund.

Red Cross Society Lord Mayor's Bund Avonvinis Bianney Bray Rod Dr. L. Bedhobo Bullivand CJ E Builer Jol Payten Picni Chub C W. Ridley A. P. Schwaree Sanderson Stith H Stitt Stricklang Fa Tickner Ro Weaver T Webb A. &. Wheatley Ts Wilson Larraine Wilson Red Crow Society Mire Witworth Woh Stitt Lord Mayor's Fund Afre Anderson

Discussion Group Formation Urged in Forbes

Mr L C Masterman of Gwynedd University Tutorial Department travels Forbes to promote discussion groups extending the university program of twenty five years. Twenty subjects cover international affairs economics child study psychology literature drama and science inviting interested citizens to join at Victorian Hotel Forbes to form groups before his departure.

L. C. Masterman Gydnney University Forbes Masterman Porbes

High School Pageant Tradition Triumphs Again

The annual pageants at LORBES INTERMEDIATE HIGH SCHOOL and primary departments drew a large admiring crowd on Thursday and Friday, showcasing scenes from famous lives and nursery rhymes with elaborate costumes. Receipts exceeded £7 with free costume entries boosting attendance. profits fund school equipment, while organizers praised cooperation from staff, Parents and Citizens Association, and Blue Bird Social Club for lighting.

Lorbes Wila Ai Uckely Liefest Parenta and Citizens’ Association

Opening Night Showcase by High School Students

The LT seta student troupe staged an opening night tableau with patriotic hall decorations and a grand match to thrill the audience. Sentries Freda Amor Enid Moempater Daisy Black Myra McKersle Lorna Peters Dephne Macauley Joan Boott Cecile Northcote marched in, Bruce Williams announced, saluting sailors and soldiers and families.

Com Freda Amor Enid Moempater Daisy Black Myra McKersle Lorna Peters Dephne Macauley Joan Boott Cecile Northcote Ito Bruce Williams Peat le Sais Cartera Audrey Tickner Mia

Britain Faces Criticism Over Norway Withdrawal Strategy

London reports indicate the British government may endure sustained censure in Parliament as it explains the Allied withdrawal from areas south and east of Trondheim. Norwegian leaders and ministers arrived to brief British officials, while press commentary urges a clear, full accounting of Norway operations and Allied plans amid ongoing Marvik actions and broader campaign developments.

London T* Britch Orth Trondheim Howe of Commons Teleraph Chamberlin Norway Forlen Miniter Defence War Office Marvik

Death of Ringwood at Harris Co flour mill inquiry finds no blame

Coroner’s inquest into the Harris Co flour mill accident on April 70 concluded Richard Ringwood died from injuries received at work. Witnesses described him guiding a motor start, belts and wiring, with multiple employees present and no fault assigned to anyone. The mill’s engine room and timing sequence were scrutinized, noting burning from belt friction and the risk of starting procedures.

Forbes Court A. A. Sam Richard Duty Ringwood Harris & Co

Recruitment Drive for Fifth Division and Corps Troops

An advertisement calls for about 21 000 recruits for the Fifth Division and Corps troops. Applications may be made in person or by letter to officers. interview by manpower officers follows eligibility, with medical examinations at the home station. Preference given to specific trades. applicants may be assigned to suitable units and trades.

Mit Man Power Omlvere Armani Man Power Ani Camip Lee Cotnty Roy Kev Vicky Tee ML Ted Ben Bye Anie Sane

Government Asked to Pay Central Tablelands Water Scheme

An investigation committee at Canowindra denounces over 100 pounds owed for surveys and plans. The government, through Works Minister Spouler, is urged to cover expenses, with a May 18 conference planned to decide whether the central water scheme proceeds. State members including A. A Tonking and H. Elliott to attend. Full report to follow.

Central Tablelands Canowindra Libleianus Councils Department of Works and Local Government Spouler Messrs Haskins and Davey Confernee Orange A. A Tonking H. ©. Elliott

Fatal mill accident reported with belt injury

Dr. JA McLean testified he found a deceased man in the engine room about 19 minutes dead after a revolver or belt incident at 12 15 on April 34. The body showed a deep axillary wound and back of head wound with friction burns. No electric shock. Coroner recorded verdict accordingly.

Fieet Prook Herwald Marrimia Ringwood Thmecompsany Piedtel Ne Atl Tim Merident Alin CO Bae Phe Mill Uethine Weir Department of Labor and Industry Sawyer Auch Cecil Michaeel Willard Storeman Liemis Sawyer Coronel Whitiess Eungweed Asaklance Buggy Willard Jon JA. McLean Williams Burma Lenis Mok Regis

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