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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1940

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Japanese Deny War-Threat Quote In News Service Interview

London report says Japanese Foreign Minister denied suggesting Japan would declare war if the US enters Europe war or contests the Pacific status quo. He insisted no such remarks were made and questioned the interview’s authenticity. Naval Secretary Knox warned Britain and allies must be ready if fighting arises.

London R. Matsuoka U.S.A International News Service Japan United States Pacific America Matenika Wewa Bloch Atalenc USA. Navy Frank Knox Britain Allfer

Breakfast in Their Homes Sparks Quiet City Rally

London endured a quiet night as residents returned to breakfasts at home after early evening alarms. RAF crews faced harsh conditions including icing while delivering war materiel to Krupp works and Ensen, managing scarce air raid alerts into midnight.

London Tts Tandon Wey RAF

All Parties to Confer on All Party Government Effort

Mr Mensies and Mr Curtin met to discuss the war situation and potential political moves. Curtin could not promise immediate commitment, stating he must first secure his party's support before any all party government formation.

Mr. Mensies Mr. Curtin

Petrol Rationing Discussed by Forbes Farm Assn

At Forbes branch meeting of the Farm and Settlers Association letters on petrol rationing were considered. H V C Thorby reported the branch resolution seeking exemption from rationing during harvest and seasonal work while the Minister for Supply noted the matter to the Liquid Fuel Control Board. The group urged bulk supplies for wheat milling and seasonal tasks and asked how the system would operate. Some members said fuel allowances varied, with fears sparse fuel delaying tractor work.

Forbes Farmom and Settlers’ Association Iran H. V C. Thorby Herveat Pune Minkswr Frederick Stewart Thorby Liquid Fuel Control Board WR Thomas, Jun Bourg and Sacar Loin EL OF. Bweenny

Keeper for the A.4.F. Petersham Club Faces Absence

Petersham cricket club first grade keeper Frank Easton may miss this week's matches after yesterday's all day round. Easton had been called up for the RAAI and will be unavailable due to camp in November.

Petersham Cricket Club Frank Easton Easton

Australian Leaders Meet Curtin After October Fifteen

The other party leaders, including Mr Curtin, planned to meet again after October 15 in Canberra ahead of next week. They refused to comment on the situation.

Mr. Curtin Meat Inga Canberra Curtin

Forbes Farmers Dissatisfied With Silo Management

The Forbes branch complains of silo handling and bulkhead use amid a wheat surplus. Ministers defend unloading rates and bulk storage while urging farmers to cut hay and store grain. debates cover opening times, labor, and equipment at the Forbes elevator.

Forbes G. B GriMiy W. BR

Beau Vite Wins Metropolitan Handicap in Record Run

Beau Vite from Reading and Pantler battled in the Metropolitan Handicap to set an Australian record for the mile and a half. Beau Vite won by a neck over High Casty with Pantler a distant third as Reading faltered late.

St. Gib Mildura High Casty Randwick Peter Pan Garberle Ramdin Ajax Colin Sbaphen Bea Vite Munro Pantler W. Cook McMenamin Beau Vite Crusader Reading Vite Gundagal Nahlin

20th Battalion Seeks Band Instruments for Volunteers

Last Friday, Pie A OC Arm srong, C Coy, P0th Batt, LTB, on weekend leave from Walgrove, urged the Advocate office to appeal to the district for band instruments for the battalion. Major Aiken, OC, suggested donations of MFee or alde-drums be secured by each man on leave, with instruments bearing the donor town's name and serving with the battalion in the war. There are seven Porches boys in the battalion.

Armsrong C. Coy Batt Ltb Walgrove Ofhe “Advocate” Office Pte. Armstrong O.C Aiken MLC Toush Allen

Mills Confront Wheat Costs and Bagging Expenses

Mr Clarke stated the mill processed wheat promptly but faced higher bagging costs. The earlier batch incurred additional expenses for bags, impacting overall output costs.

Ck Ls Clarke

Utility over turns near Wembo and Bandon Streets

An afternoon accident at the Wembo and Bandon Streets junction involved a Ford utility driven by Les Fortes with Ted Austen, overtaking and turning into Bandon Street as another car neared the intersection. Forbes, the driver, loss of control caused damage but occupants escaped with minor cuts.

Wembo Bandon Ford Utility Les Fortes Ted Austen Wombat Street Bandon Street Forbes Braslonn

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