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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1941
Page
1
A benefit event for the Red Cross and Comforts Fund is announced for next Tuesday at The Strand. Tickets are urged for purchase ahead of the event.
Reports from London note no decisive news on the large tank engagement south of Tobruk as reinforcements arrive for both sides. Infantry action grows, with British and Allied forces advancing from Ganibut to Tobruk and Augiola near Ginlos as German forces retreat from Sollum and Rostov fronts shift attention to Libya and Moscow remains under pressure.
Washington circles report a proposal for a three month postponement of the America Japan tally to allow a breathing space in the Pacific. American aims include no further Japanese aggression southward or against Russia, a reorganization of Japanese forces to ease the Thailand Burma threat, and a limited relaxation of the partial American blockade. Cordell Hull reportedly handed Tokyo a note outlining American peace hopes, though details remain uncertain as negotiations proceed.
Broadcasts heard this week included Tor E Bowen of Forbes sending greetings to Sydney and Forbes relatives and friends, and Pte E Burke of Trundle appearing in a transmission from the Middle East. The report notes other voices such as Townsend and Gane, with listeners urged to stay tuned.
Me Ogden, a loyal returned soldier, spoke on conscription at a public meeting. The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia cited its wartime polling showing soldiers supported conscription in both referenda. October 116 vote: For 12 498, against 3 etc. December 1917 vote: For 10 788, against 8 800, informal 1 978.
The Patie Spitfire Fund Appeal at Forbes concludes next Tuesday December 2 at Strand Theatre Bechrtarle. Four candidates must settle dues by 6 pm before votes are counted and the winner named with a final presentation. George Formby stars in Gunner George as part of the program with added novelty acts and a strong fundraising push.
Inient by H. B. Tyndall barometer chief, latest figures up to yesterday show votes tallied for Nell McPhillamy Wool growers Dr McLevy Police Pro fessions A J Meagher Commerce and FO GL Allison Wheat grower. Results indicate a range of support among named stakeholders with mixed reward for the ballot.
Forbes Mechanical Coursing Club proposes to run meetings in the hospitals interest with representation on the club committee. The Hospital Board asks for further talks at a December 12 meeting and to invite club delegates to discuss capital costs and other details before a decision.
At a local sub-branch meeting of Returned Soldiers, an objection was raised to appointing one of the two additional firemen at the Fuckey power house. The group favored consulting the Soldiers' Preference Board and inviting applications for the second permanent appointment, arguing a need to follow the act.
A Binnaway grower A V Williams won theHA 4 Geld wheat championship for Central Slopes region with Bor Chan scoring 147 points. C E Lodge Ellaralie Porbes placed second with 144, Gavin Mendooran earned third with Benpubbin. Meeting date shifted from December 10 to December 12 due to a Town Hall concert. coursing club delegates approved the rescheduled date.
Mr Kempster outlined a £260 order for High School textbooks and a four year supply from a Sydney firm. A levy on pupils would cover costs and replacements over five years, ensuring each child has a complete set. The scheme received strong support from Meera, Bailey, Jones, and Mrs Peters. The meeting closed with thanks to Mr Kempster and season’s best wishes for 1942.
Fire on Thursday night gutted the weatherboard home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Loxley of South Forbes. Alarm sounded about 9:45 pm. brigade under Captain Two good rushed to the scene but the house was beyond saving. Mrs. Loxley and a child escaped, one car used to raise the alarm, and the dwelling and contents were insured with Palatine Insurance.
Telegram informs Mr and Mrs Farrand of Lord's Place Forbes Grange that their son Leonard Charles Farrand is missing in action. The Navy Minister and Naval Board express sympathy. Community friends note his service with the Royal Australian Navy and prior attempts to join the RAAF, with family ties to Forbes and Orangy.
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