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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1939

Page

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War Cabinet Briefing Reveals Britain’s War Transport Strain

London reports the War Secretary details five weeks after a wilful breach of war, noting 156,000 troops to France and longer routes to sea lanes. He compares 1914 troop transport, cites shipping gains, submarine threats, and the Allied command setup under French and British leaders. He also mentions German aerials, patrols, and Russian trade talks impacting the war effort.

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Baltic tensions rise as pact with Russia advances

Reports from L London indicate Baltic concerns mounting over Russian demands on Finland and a Lithuanian pact with Russia being signed. The Estonian government resigns while Helsinki prepares for evacuation and air raid precautions amid ongoing war developments.

London Baltic Russia Finland Sweden Hitler Yugoslavia Rumania Russian Poland Itas Mne Helsink Helsingforg Helsinki Helsinki Stock Exchange Gulf of Finland

Lithuania and Russia sign Moscow pact amid Vilna dispute

The Lithuanian pact with Russia was signed in Moscow last night. Lithuania gains back Vilna city and district while granting a general right for Russian troops at unspecified points. Estonia’s government resignation is revealed as a new administration forms.

Russia Moscow Estonia Latvia Lithuania Vilna Poland Vilno

Germans to Leave Russian Poland and Baltic Evacuation Plans

Report notes Hitler considering mass German transfers from Soviet territories and Latvia. Latvia ports see 14 ships ready to depart with about 60 000 Germans by November 1. Tallinn crowds await embarkation as Rome explains either German consent to Soviet domination or German acquiescence to Russia’s expansion.

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Hitler in Boastful Mood Declares War Resolve

In a surprise speech Hitler boasted that Germany can win any war and will press on to a finish if peace terms fail. He warned that no power can defeat Germany militarily or economically and urged readiness for renewed conflict. Beatty’s line tops the remarks.

Beatty Germany Herr Hitler

Dominion Air Training School visit announced in Commons

The British Air Minister Sir Kingsley Wood stated in the House of Commons that Lord Riverdale and a staff of air experts are en route to Canada to assist Dominion Air Training School activities. The move signals continued wartime air training collaboration with Canadian authorities and allied services.

Sir Kingssley Wood House of Commons Lord Riverdale

Forbes Fails to Launch Local Patriotic Fund

A public meeting in Forbes, led by Alderman Ford, failed to establish a local patriotic and war fund. Attended by 50 to 60 residents, the gathering agreed to cooperate with New South Wales wide appeals while a five member committee was appointed to raise funds.

Ald. H. KK. Ford N.5.w Sydney Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund Red Cross Society

Dominion and British Air Training Plan Aimed at Canada First

Mr Menzies outlined a plan to arrange advanced training for Dominion and British air forces in Canada before deployment to war zones. He stressed imperial unity and cooperation as decisive for defence with Australia proposing to send squadrons and merge civilian air reserves into a broader program.

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Hoax Caller Claims Lottery Victory

A prank caller pretended to be Mr. T. Fitzgerald and announced a second prize win in the 1eTth State Lottery with companion Mr. Frank Wade of Forbes. The ruse named a fictitious winner and runua ter syndicate "Frank's Luck," while the real seventh prize went to "The Overpaid Syndicate."

T. Fitzgerald Happy Valley Frank Wade Forbes Frank Cro Mr Frank Rogette

Students' Drill Impresses Visiting Education Director

Visiting Director Gordon Young observed drill demonstrations by Intermediate High School departments and praised the high standard of the exhibition. He expressed pleasure at the prospect of a statewide standard and stressed the value of physical culture under government merit.

Gordon Young Ofen

Two Seek Civic Honors In Municipal By-Election

A farmer Cecil Jomph Beagrovi and architect Henry Waller Urlman are the sole candidates for the Municipal Council by-election caused by Alderman F Rother’s resignation. Nominations close at Cornet Chambers today at noon. Voting will take place at Town Mall next Saturday with Mr B Gale as returning officer.

Cecil Jomph Beagrovi Henry Waller Urlman Ald F. Rother T Gale

Pool Opens Early Tomorrow at Forbes Olympic Pool

The Forbes Olympic Pool will open to the public for the new season tomorrow morning. Painters brightened the buildings and grounds as the area prepares for a busy season under the management of Mr. G. Bartlett. The Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund of NSW is discussed, with appeals for support to assist soldiers and war-related efforts, and details on fund administration and local cooperation with Sydney authorities.

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Red Cross Appeal Reaches Forty Branch Total

The Red Cross appeal raises 180 pounds to aid care for the sick and wounded. A large donation of 60 pounds comes from Sister Gardiner. Funds will buy cloth materials wool and comforts for hospitals ships and central care locations. Donations to the hon treasurer Miss Lson or hon secretary Miss Gh Austen are acknowledged.

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Austen named authorised agent for Bunge Wheat Act

Mr E A Austen of Rankin Street announces appointment as authorised agent at Forbes under the Commonwealth Wheat Acquisition Act for Bunge Australia Pty. The notice invites interested parties to read the advertisement in this issue.

E. A. Austen Rankin Street Forbee Commonwealth Wheat Acquisition Act Bunge (Australia) Pty Lui

Unclear fragment prompts local agency inquiry

Fragmentary text mentions a local agent and pharmacy firms with garbled names and dates. No clear event or outcome is discernible.

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