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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
3
An article argues Australia must curtail imports to boost home industries, reduce overseas debt, and secure supply lines. It cites newsprint industry as a path to independence, emphasizing more local employment, domestic manufacturing, and protection against profiteering amid global shocks.
The Minister for Supply and Development calls on holders of empty drums to return them immediately to the nearest company depot. Australia needs 200000 drums for defense, with over 10000 tons of steel saved to make shells and guns. Oil companies will supply drums to customers but rationing means many drums are surplus.
The Old-Time Dance Club, which has run dances to raise money for Meal charities, holds a calling meeting at the Ambulance Station tonight. The next event will benefit Forbes Benevolent Society, aiding the poor with blankets and necessities. Details of the dance will be the main topic.
The Forbes District Hospital board met Tuesday night with doctors in attendance. Treasurer Whitelaw reported a debit bank balance of CV 48, receipts for the month of ERS and payables to e407 468. Pathentes fees totalled Lo E291/7. Correspondence from Lin Hospitals Commission discussed heating theatres, electrical appliance safety, and ex-members’ treatment. Fire Commissioners asked extent details on fire extinguishers. Dr Crippin to handle. New matron position opened after illness. applications due June 10 and considered at a special meeting. A complaints book will be opened for patients leaving the institution to record treatment experiences.
Matron Reid, 2 years in Forbes, resigns due to health. A farewell gathering in the O.W.A. Rooms saw remarks by Mayor Mord and others, with a wallet of notes presented by Mrs. Beddie. Matron Reid expressed gratitude, praising the hospital staff and co operations of the Board, Sisters, Auxiliary, and VADs.
The Suez Canal is described as a vital strategic choke point linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. The article notes its potential loss as a major blow to Britain and a boon to the Axis, with Franco possible but unconfirmed concessions affecting transit. It details ownership, joint stock control, and the canal’s military and economic importance, including ship types, depths, and the broader defense implications for British, Australian, and allied forces.
Wool and product company partners report a strong sale at Forbes on Tuesday May 20 yarding about 2100 sheep and lambs with most lots sold to metropolitan and country buyers. Prices were 2s higher than the previous sale for fat sheep and lambs. Merino wethers to 10/6 and ewes from 6 to 6/6. Store sheep and lambs met demand with crossbred and coloured lambs fetching around 10/7. Auctions set for Tuesday June 3 by agents BL Rama and partners.
The wool industry debate centers on an equalization payment in July to raise Australia’s average appraisals toward the British contract price. Wool rationing and centralized controls persist in the UK and US markets, with New York top fabrics demand and planned appraisal events in Sydney and New York.
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