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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1942
Page
3
In memory and thanks for bereavement support. Mrs F and Wighton family express gratitude to Dr Mele Dr Vout and others for attention and sympathy. John Smith remembered by wife Anne Smith and family marking three years since May 10 with a loving verse.
Notice from the Australian military forces declares impressment powers for defence purposes. It directs vehicle owners and lessees to comply with wartime requisitions as issued by national purchasing officers and appointees, detailing seizure procedures and compensation terms.
A welcome home social will honor Forbes boys returning from overseas service. In Forbes town hall tomorrow night public cooperation is urged. Relatives of servicemen should leave particulars with the town clerk or the mayor.
Council discussed noxious weeds in Forbes with Overseer Mr J W Hefferinan reporting costs for eradicating weeds. The estimate totals £106 with £86 for boxthorn and £20 for general noxious weed destruction. Alderman Tribolet opposed the boxthorn expense.
George Rodgers of Carlile Powbes protests local ALP support for Curtin’s defence policy and conscription. He questions why Australia relies on Allied help and American troops, urging volunteers over universal service and criticizing wartime shipbuilding opposition. He cites J T Lang and Ward as examples and asks what the Yankee view would be.
A New Delhi military spokesman stated General Alexander's forces had not contacted the enemy recently. The Chinese forces again briefly seized the initiative in Burma, affecting the theater and signaling tense distribution of control in the region.
The Premier and Treasurer of Tasmania arrived in Canberra to push for more federal tax compensation. Tasmanian officials say compensation should be 25,000,000 rather than 1,000,000, arguing the federal tax plan shortchanges the state. Ministers arrived seeking clearer details and stronger assurances.
During discussion on the electrical engineer's report at last week's municipal council meeting, reference was made to the height of the street lighting. The confusion over exact measurements and implications for safety prompted further review by council members.
Frost Week minutes show H A Tomkina granted evintuation as a milk vendor and various public works notes. May 4 holidays altered staff. gas, electricity, and water projects described with cost estimates for culvert replacement on Colarie Road and road drainage improvements.
Attendance was full as Jemalong Shire Council met on Friday with Dr G H Griffith presiding. Correspondence included Cowra’s request to oppose uniform war damage insurance rates, local boards, and loans. Cr Rout urged action while Griffith cautioned over provincial scope. other items covered dengue fever warnings, water catchment safety, road widening plans, and council finances including overdraft and rate collections.
Mr G Robertson won the Labor selection for the Dubbo state by-election to be held on June 6 with an absolute majority over three opponents. Former candidate Mr A W Yeo for the Country Party and two others withdrew in favor of Mr Robertson, who contested the last election and was defeated by George Wilson by 289 votes.
Sidelights on Sroppin pride recount a local event with regional figures and notable participants. The fragment mentions a place named Mewcasile and hints at spirited community involvement and ongoing local interest in the event.
The report covers loan payments, insurance, and property return issues. It notes a £400 ordinary loan, draft approvals, and a new purchase of No Y machine for £1000 via the Allied War Council, later handed to the State War Coordination Committee. Parkes Aerodrome transfers, Caterpillar tractor hire, charcom production, and a plan to fund postwar plant replacement with War Loan Bonds are detailed.
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