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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
7
At a committee meeting after the monthly Jemalong Shire Council session, officials warned of rising unpaid rates from prior years. The council will apply strict collection powers under the Act, with the Shire Clerk noting legal costs. Ratepayers in arrears are urged to visit the Shire office to arrange payments and avoid penalties.
A Bedgerabong Pro meeting decided to lease the Picnic Race Paddock for two months at advertised terms. Improvements for the coming year were outlined as rain is still awaited and grazing conditions slowly improve before cold weather.
Commonwealth Treasury and Commonwealth Bank issue standard rules for war savings groups for purchase of war savings certificates. Registration with State War Savings Certificate Committee urged. employees or club members urged to form groups via State Secretary at Commonwealth Savings Bank Building Sydney Castlereagh Street. Employers aiding by bulk certificate purchases. records kept to track movement. sales of war savings certificates to May 2, 1940.
The Commonwealth Treasurer Mr Spender addresses the Royal Empire Society in Sydney outlining a strategy to lengthen the Empire by transferring people and capital to the Dominions. He argues stronger Dominions reduce Britain's vulnerability to air attack and urges opening doors to white immigration and new capital sources to sustain the Empire’s heartbeat.
British railways adapted to sharp demand spikes after severe January weather moving over a million loaded wagons and nearly ten million tons of coal in February. Britain holds vast rolling stock orders, including Turkish contracts for fifty eight locomotives to be delivered this year, highlighting a contrast with Germany's limited stock.
The piece analyzes Churchill's potential prime ministership and Eden’s stance on Mussolini, noting domestic and imperial concerns. It discusses British naval readiness, Allied troop landings in Greece, and Dutch consent to landings, alongside tensions over air power, shipping, and Commonwealth war efforts.
The Australfic Wheat Board faces shipping uncertainty for the next harvest. To align with board rules, most wheat will be accepted only in new bags and delivered to Government elevators. Elevators can handle about 29 million bushels. limited space remains for shipments.
The Forbes Lutheran Society meeting at F Newell's home discussed the blessed results of faith in Jesus Christ, noting peace with God and joy in trials as outcomes. They planned to join Lutheran Radio Society and announced a spelling contest won by team ard, with participation bringing profit and pleasure.
A jury acquitted Wilken of Bellequest Temora and Wie On Tursday on charges linked to a widewed dog ringing scheme. The trial referenced events at Orange and Parkes with dates in January and February, and the Crown faced questions over alleged misconduct in the proceeding.
A large crowd attended the Country Ball in Euwgorwa where Mrs MacLimith officially opened the event. Debutantes Zelma Cheney Ide Cameron Jon Barnes Joyor Barnes Lette Ashcrot Beulah Parr and Lorn McClintoch were presented. Cudal footballers won by 14 points. Harvey broke his collarbone and Rawethore injured his ankle during the match. A golf day at Galwary under Mr L Kirby proved financially successful with Mrs Skinner winning nett 72 in the 18 hole event. Public works progress includes Letty Leen at Sydney and Col Armstrong visiting relatives. wheat sits and train services are curtailed causing local inconvenience.
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