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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
1
Two men face trial after allegedly breaking into a district school building. Police report indicates entry was gained early that morning and valuables were seized. Prosecutors say evidence supports charges of burglary and minor theft.
William Wade and John Higging, both remanded, faced a break and enter at Weedallion near Brihbare on April 2. Items stolen included a pocket knife a mirror and face cream valued at id Reynolds. Bail fixed at 60 pounds each with two sureties for Higging. Wade released on own recognizance.
Word reached Parkes on Wednesday that the town would be a training centre for navigation, gunnery and wireless with instructions to begin on September 1. The new aerodrome lies along the Orange Road but is not yet ready for use.
Samuel Edwards, former Forbes Butter Factory employee, charged with two counts of embezzling £2 0 2 and £4 0 3. Hearing adjourned to Forbes Quarter Sessions in July. Prosecutor described delivery book and receipts showing alleged misappropriations while Edwards claimed lack of memory and disputed entries.
Witness described the defendant in receipt false about a £4 0 3 cheque from O W Rigg of Parkes and a delivery book record for butter on November 3 1939. The jury heard the accused claimed non receipt and evasive replies while the court noted a potential embezzlement charge and missing receipts.
The article reports Britain and allies defending Norway, Dutch precautions to deter invasion, and Italian reaction. Chamberlain faces criticism over Norway policy while Holland tightens controls on rail, shipping, and industry. Italy condemns Anglo-French pressure and asserts its own stance in the Mediterranean.
A dialogue on love contrasts a mother's love for her child with a man's self interest. A second woman adds a rival claim that a father's breath is stronger than a mother's love. The piece stays playful and does not commit to a definitive stance.
London reporting a division of confidence in the government, carried by 281 to 200 amid cries to resign. Chamberlain retains a working majority. some call for a broader all party government and a stronger war effort. Limited notes on fighting in Norway and Holland.
The Ambulance Superintendent, Alf Wheeler of Forbes, refused to attend the annual conference citing budget strain. With £70 needed to pay cash for a second ambulance, he argued funds should cover local needs and fees for his licence and temporary replacement. The committee plans to consider him for next year as the ambulance project continues.
Readable portions show term tests and student rankings across classes and subjects at Our Lady’s High School Forbes. The list includes numerous students named in Religion and various classes from 1st to 9th Year with both girls and boys noted.
All o clock yesterday morning about a members of the Forbes Militia left the Drill Hall in Camp Street and marched through the town to the railway station. They embarked on a special train en route for Walgrove for free monthly training under Liew. V. Kinshington and Sgt. R. Sanderson who had returned from the preparatory camp the day before. Relatives and friends gathered at the station to bid farewell to the bay who are going to their first camp under compulsory training.
A report notes partial relaxation of railway restrictions as of today while Belgium showcases defence readiness. The Swedish coast sees minefield sowing near island groups, and German and British naval actions are referenced with ships attacked in Norwegia n waters.
The South Forbes Hockey Club musters BR Shirvington O Cabot K Hanalow W Smith B Red fern L Treanor O Brogan A Turner west Borton B Milner Carding for a 1 pm Willow Avenue clash with Condobollin Waratahs. Last Sunday Cowra beat the Cardinals 6 1 with Chapman and Aires scoring. The match details were sent to Mr W Mecaaitian.
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