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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1939

Page

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Conference Of World Powers Move For Peace Contacts In Rome

In Rome well informed circles say Mussolini may call a conference among France Britain Italy Germany Russia Turkey and the United States. In Washington President Roosevelt said he has heard nothing about the proposal as British and German leaders debate peace terms and possible hastening of decisions in Parliament. A Dutch report suggests Hitler may address the Reichstag Friday while Norwegian Swedish and Danish sources report Germany sinking neutral shipping and warning Sweden and Denmark over voyaging near British waters. A Commonwealth Minister may travel to London soon to discuss war coordination with UK and other allies.

Germany Rome Signor Mussolini France Britain Italy Russia Turkey United States Washington Roosevel Han Rome Radin Signor Mussolini Hitler Neville Chamberlain Howe of Commons Air Chamberlain Bulle Farliament Mek Pritc Mrmr Mir Lloyd George Great Britain Lloyd Qeorie Dut Comper The Admiralty Holland Herr Biter Berlin Aa LeMphar Warrior Reichstag Herr Hitler London Tratiere Count Clana Kive Sigmar Muminlin Norway Sweden Dennmark Foreirn Copentinen Denmark Dunst Gweden British Isles South Atlantic

Forbes Troop Faces Month of Intensive Camp Training

About 140 members of Forbes Troop of the Light Horse Light Car Unit and Militia travel to Orange Bathurst for a month of intensive training. A public send off was lacking. a Welfare Committee had formed earlier in Forbes but gained little activity. Camp leaders include Lieut Col Barton and adjutants with Warrant Officers among instructors. Bathurst encampment also gathers militiamen from the western district, with Forbes departures by 6.40 am train for eight men and others under Lieut Kitehington.

Forbes Light Horse Orange Bathurst Fth Grange Lou J England Fortes Boentoin Perry O. Barton McArthur-Onslow D. F Cooke Smith Craness W Delatour Parkes N. Varley Parken Western District

Red Cross Golf Associates Lend A Hand

Red Cross Golf Associates step in to support relief efforts, organizing charity drives and volunteering at events to aid communities in need. Members mobilize fundraising and blood donation campaigns, leveraging local clubs to boost humanitarian aid.

Forbes Golf Club Raises £13 For Red Cross

Associates of the Forbes Golf Club celebrate raising £13 on Tuesday marking season end. The clubhouse overlooks colorful decorations and afternoon tea tables. Competitions in putting age broaching and driving were held for visitors as trophies were awarded, with remarks from club members and Red Cross officials.

Forbes Golf Club Red Cross Lye MrLean Wan Behwarts

Herr Hitler to Speak To Reichstag Amid War News

London reports state Hitler will address the Reichstag tomorrow in a broadcast aligned with Sydney time. Western Front actions persist with limited offensives. French officials estimate German losses at about 40 killed and 3,500 wounded plus 160 prisoners, while German losses are lower. German air and submarine activity noted with 25 fighters down and a French submarine capturing a German vessel.

London Hitler Sydney Western Front

Weather and War News Across Mbos Saar Regions

Heavy rain falls over Mbos and Saar areas halting activity as low clouds hinder visibility. Berlin reports Goering and Goebbels push butter supplies to Nazi leaders while blunting public shortages. British officials discuss Turkey Russia friendship and Polish government recognition on French soil. A Swedish delegation visits London as Nordic trade talks loom. Admiralty says 290000 tons of contraband bound for Germany intercepted.

Mboselle Saar Germany England Hae Bngland Goering Goebbels London Brith Admiralty

Firemen Save Two Homes in North Hill Blaze

Firefighters battled a furnace fire for about 30 minutes at the rear of a North Hill residence on the corner of Johnson and Queen streets. The fire damaged the Thekiwan home while ten nearby houses were saved with furniture moved and some birds rescued. A false alarm followed later that night in Lachlan Street.

North Hill Forbes Johnnson Queen Streets J. C. Anderson Anderson T. MacKinnon Lachlan St

Athletics And Gay Pageantry On Show Ground

Two thousand children from thirty two schools gathered at Forbes showground for the Central Western District Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association annual sports carnival. Parkes High School led with standout performances while Grenfell and Forbes schools earned section points, and a large crowd enjoyed Maypole displays and marching music as officials praised the event despite wartime tensions.

Forbes Showground Central Western District Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association Tine H. ©. el- Hinth

Alleged Stealing Wool Dispute Leads to Court Remand

Fl leece Wool was charged with stealing three bags of wool valued at unknown amount from Wiga Charles Al Ibon of Darophalgie. A remand was granted on Oct 17 with a court set for the 10th instant. The arresting officer was unavailable, the defendant sought bail, and was remanded with bail set at £10 with surety.

Wiga Charles al- Ibon Darophalgie O’neil Grenfell

CAMF Comforts Fund Donations Acknowledged

The following donations to the fund are recorded: G. McDade 1 shilling, J. Peasley 1 shilling, McCleakey, Mrs. Lealle 4 shillings, Sc Palmer 1 shilling, H. B. Sweet 10 shillings, O. Baden, H. B. Tyndalle 5 shillings, and Mrs. A. Ek.

Pice Poni Lieat Ees G. McDade J. Peasley McCleakey Mra. Lealle N Sc. Palmer H. B. Sweet Baden HB. Tyndalle Mosdames A. EK

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