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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1940

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RAF Raids Berlin In Five Hour Night Assault

Berlin endured its longest night raid as the RAF bombed military targets across the city. Factories power plants and rail facilities were hit while Goebbels and Italian editor Parinacci sheltered in the chaos. German defenses and anti air fire failed to halt the five wave attack.

Berlin Goering Royal Air Force FLA. Bombera Nexi Goebbel Robert Parinacci Regime Pascista RAF

German raids over London and England report

Reports describe daylight air raids with 300 German aircraft in waves over London and southern England. Ten German planes were shot down, one British aircraft missing, and limited damage reported as anti air defenses and RAF fought back.

London England Germany Nina Ansaid Reportariat Italy Japan Bucharest Europe Dis Tres

Real Snake Yarn From Parkes Bush Ranger Tale

A boisterous Parkes yarn recounts an alderman catching a bird with a snake in a Lachlan River vicinity. The tale, vouched for by Geeren Station men near Forbes, centers on a shearer finding a snake during sheep shearing and the odd sequence surrounding the big fish with the bird.

Parkes Bush Lachlan Geeren Station Forbes Mrr Herb. Shoebridge Sherbridge Fortes Gunn Seger Hyan Osterun

High priced cattle from Forbes district sale

A listing from Forbes district notes cattle offered at a high price on September 23 led by buyer interest in top quality stock. Details on prices and participant names are partially legible.

Central Western Public Schools fundraiser nets patriotic gift

A local school event by CWP EAA raises funds from a titled gear sale to support patriotic causes. The effort includes the Central Western Public Schools community and aligns with Isia wa via attendance. Proceeds go to charity.

Central Western Public Schools Isia Wa Patriotic Camda

Shire Employee Injured In Roadside Clearing Accident

An Jemalong Shire Council worker, Joe Privilege, was injured while clearing near Pin nacle Road about five miles from Forbes. A stump cable slipped and struck his head causing concussion. fellow worker Butte found him unconscious and he was transported to hospital where slight improvement is noted.

Joe Pinnacle Road Forbes Privilege Jemalong Shire Butte Peres Poeumonks

Federal election results update from Australia with seat gains

The article reports final counts across electorates including Ballarat where Pollard edged Montgomery 29 917 to 23 036 for Labor, and Wannon where McLeod defeated Schofield 27 068 to 23 351. Curtin retained the prime ministership with 28 710 to 28 106 and Langtry beat Nock 23 867 to 22 403. A. E. Green dies after serving Kalgoorlie and Sydney unions influence noted.

Fregard Senate Pollard Ballarat Labor Montgomery U.ap Gabor Donald McLeod Wannon T. A. Schofield 3Tat McLeod Schofeld Leo Territories Nock Riverina Langtry Eden-Monaro Perkins H. E. Turner Pinders Manaloa Northern Territory

Breen Wins After Preference Distribution in Orange Election

In Orange on Wednesday morning the final preference distribution favored Mr J F Breen as the poll result neared declaration. Breen gained votes from Brazier and Hodby after McGirr and Thorby were excluded, with totals rising to a narrow lead as preferences settled.

J. F. Breen Orange Mrr. Morris Neat Calare Bragier Ind Too Breen U.L Heisy N.C.L Breen Hels Hodby Thorby McGirr Helen

The Vacant Chair Soldiers Tribute to Their Late President

A solemn recall marks the vacant chair as soldiers honor a late president with a tribute ceremony. Leaders and comrades gather to pay respects, reflecting on leadership, service, and the nation’s recent sorrow.

Mr P West Elected for Balance of Term

In Forbes sub branch of the Returned Soldiers League a solemn two minute silence honored the late President J G Waldron. Former president Mr P West was elected chair and president for the balance of the term while Mr H Buckmaster became acting secretary due to the absence of Mr E Grane and Mr Geo Bartlett who were injured in a motor accident. A joint letter from Messrs Crane and Bartlett thanked officers and citizens for kindness shown since the accident and paid tribute to Waldron. A sub-committee was formed to work with the Lord Mayor's Funch Committee on related arrangements.

Forbes Returned Soldiers' League J.G. Waldron League P. West H. Buckmaster TE. Grane Geo. Bartlett Waldron Tulamore Hospital Meamrs R. Gunn L. Reeves N. Jotmeon Lord Mayor's Funch Committee

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