Stimson urges naval aid for Britain amid crisis
In a nationwide broadcast Secretary of War Stimson urged U S aid to Britain, warning Germany’s aggression endangers Western civilization. He stressed the need for US naval control of sea routes, and linked Britain’s survival to American sea power and food shipments. President Roosevelt discussed boosting heavy bombers for Britain with defence advisers.
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U.S
Mr. Stimson
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Eales
Tees
America
Beas
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No Australians in Irak report on Basra reinforcements
An earlier Ye Ankare radio report said three British transports arrived at Basra with troops and tanks. It also claimed Turkish troops had been driven from the Basra area and that no Australians were involved in Irak operations.
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Ye Ankare Radio
Basra
Traki
Prisoners Reported From Greek Campaign and Yugoslavia
An American report states 200 Australian and 50 British and New Zealand soldiers are prisoners at Nish. In Yugoslavia a sergeant says the mail force halted the German advance and that prisoners were well. A Lords vote notes Empire losses in Greece at 11,500, and Africa forces under General Wavell report 300,000 men captured with 380,000 casualties among Thalian and colonial troops.
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Washington
Wed
Nish
Yugoslavia
House of Lords
Lord Lloyd
Greece
Lord Lioyd
Africa
Wavell
Endowment payments set for July start and ongoing
The minister announced that Commonwealth child endowment payments will commence on July 2 and occur every four weeks. About 506000 claims are to be processed across states with cash payments over the counter or by cheque, and endowment orders issued for a twelve month cycle.
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Fir Hodal Berwees
Sir Frederick Stewart
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Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Frederick i
Frederick Stewart
Blager
Mcerui
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Sewerage Work Reported With Water Sample Tests
The report states that on the 33rd instant three effluent samples were sent to the Department of Public Health. One crude sewage sample, one filter bed effluent, and one fine effluent were tested. Chemical results will indicate progress at pumping stations and treatment works. Officials express satisfaction with the Council’s sewerage works.
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Department of Public Health
Hopeful Talks At Orange For Forbes Show Schedule
A Forbes delegation meeting with War Advisory Council members at Orange stirred cautious optimism about a forthcoming LM show. The committee advanced show plans for September 2 3, with funding support from the Lord Mayor’s Fund Red Cross Society and Returned Soldiers’ League. W H Pavey was appointed to fill a vacancy, hurdles to be reduced to three feet six inches, and a temporary dog enclosure planned for judging near the kennel.
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Geir Trath
War Advisory Council
Orange
Forbes
McTing
A. P. Schwartz
Heturned Soldiers’ League
Mrr. C. Lodge
W. H. Pavey
Two Building Permit Applications Kept For Town Council
The Mbemkdged Council received two applications for building permits last month. One project is for an aggregate facility and the other for a mall weatherboard structure.
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Mbemkdged Council
Tomorrow's Elections in Ashburnham Contest Details
NSW election coverage notes a straight confrontation in Ashburnham between H Q Elliott UCP and E P Dring Official Labor. It recalls the March 26 1938 vote with William Gibbons Independent for comparison and lists Forbes polling arrangements and urging early voting to ease crowds.
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Legislative Assembly
Ashburnham
H. Q. Elliott
U.C.P
E. P. Dring
Labor
William Gibbons
Forbes
New South Wales
Uap-Oop
South Forbes
H. ©. Hillett
E. Oring
Mir. Elliott
Mir. Dring
H. E. Ford
Failed to signal turning in Battye Street case
Wm. T. Gilchrist pleaded guilty on behalf of John Thomas McGarry in the Police Court yesterday morning to failing to give timely signal of turning in Battye Street. He was fined £1 and 4 court costs.
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Tim Bocal
Wm. T. Gilchrist
John Thomas McGarry
Battye Street
Pleaded Not Guilty in Forbes Betting Cases
Forbes police court heard brief delays as defendants arrested April 24 for street and shop betting. Norman L. Buckley admitted to recent arrest and case moved to Children's Court due to minor defendant. A charge against M. H. Gunn for betting at One Soldiers and Citizens' Club was dismissed after evidence. Terence Gunn and Buckley adjourned to June 19.
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Forbes Polics Court
BR. Donaldson P.M
Norman L. Buckley
Caar
Cis
Children’s Court
M. H. Gunn
One Soldiers and Citizens’ Club
Terence Gunn
District Committees Plan Planting Under Stabilisation Scheme
The District Committees in Commonwealth areas will be appointed by the Government to ensure farmers plant only the areas permitted under the stabilisation scheme. Growers have applied to plant additions totaling 1 300 000 acres in NW and 600 000 acres in Victoria South Australia and Queensland. Applications will be cut accordingly.
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Commonwealth
Victoria
South Australis
Queensland
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