State of siege proclaimed in Moscow during war crisis
Moscow braces as M Stalin declares a state of siege to begin at once with troops appointed to defend the capital. An order of the day appeals for civilian aid while restrictions limit street activity. Reports say German forces suffer counterattacks and Moscow front battles continue with heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
M Stalin
Moscow
M. Stalin
Gunes
Germany
Russia
Marshall Timoshenko
Bryansk
Viera
Kalinin
Hed Star
Foat
Viaena
Timoshenko
Annual Meeting of Lord Mayor's Ladies' Auxiliary Officers Elected
The social meeting in the depot elected officers for the coming year. Mrs Ford was chosen president, Mrs Miller secretary, and Mrs Murphy re elected vice president. Members urged greater public support and war work involvement to aid overseas parcels and relief efforts. Future plans include visits by the Lord Mayor's Fund Red Cross and V A groups and door to door fund collections with the next meeting set for Friday at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Miro. Miller
Mra. Murphy
Mirs
Milver Dial
Abe
Ies
Miller
Lord Mayor's Funnd
Red Crozn Association
V.A
Lord
Cady Wokehuret
Porbeds
Position in Pacific Still Regarded as Grave
Canberra reports no official statement today yet the government views the Pacific situation as grave. Ministers hope the warning from Prime Minister Curtin last night will hold as ominous signs near Australia suggest war could approach the doorsteps. Messages in Pacific affairs arrive with similar urgent tone to yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Mr. Curtin
Pacific
Australia
Tima
Government to release Ratcliffe and Thomas under conditions
The Federal Government will release Ratcliffe and Thomas who have been detained under security regulations. They must enter into bonds, with the Attorney General and the Trades and Labour Council guaranteeing undertakings. The Army Minister Mr. Forde notes detention may continue if sabotage threatens the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Ratcliffe
Thomas
Maona
Army
Forde
Evate
Naw, Trades and Labor Council
Porde
Thor
Filtration loan saga moves to expedite council action
The council discusses securing a £7000 governors loan for a local filtration plant. Alderman Helman urges faster local government department action and proposes calling tenders from Hoskins and Davey or any firm that can submit plans. The mayor and Flo press for loan approval and simultaneous planning, with potential Sydney travel to secure approval.
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Ald. Helman
Meare, Haskins and Davey
Flo
Sydney
Anderson
Forbes
Wieless
Ald
Heiman
Hoskins
Davey
Gunn
Ald Green
Flannery
Governor Wakehurst to visit Forbes and Parkes civic events
The Forbes council approved a civic reception for Governor Lord Wakehurst and Lady Wakehurst during their November visit. Plans include inspections at Parkes Air Training School and visits to Forbes and Peak Hill with a 3 pm arrival in Parkes.
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Ald, Ford
Lord Wakehurst
Lady Wakehurst
Forbes
Parkes
Peak Hill
Porches
Wakkehurst
Wakehurst
Ue Council
Ald
Helman
Mrr
Evatt
Education
Jon
Oceanion
No Labor Ticket At Muni Cpal Election
The Forbes Labor League met to discuss running a Labor ticket at the Forbes Municipal election on December 2 but decided to take no part. E P Dring attended but did not participate in the discussion. Card parties at Wongajong Ladies Auxiliary Barr gai school begin October 3 with two Fridays after to raise parcels for overseas buys.
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Forbes Labor League
Sethe
Uckey
Forbes
E. P. Dring
Labor
Ashburnham
Barr Gai School
Wongajong Ladies’ Auxiliary
City considers jet control by mayor and Mir
The council discussed placing Jet in the mayor and Mir’s hands and a suggestion by Alderman Gunn. It was decided to notify the finance company involved of the action taken.
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Mir
Dempsey
Ald
Gunn
Tiken
Forbes Armoured Convoy Aids War Loan Drive Rally
An armoured convoy visited Forbes on a joint War Loan and Recruiting Rally, raising £1360 from 68 applicants including over 50 small investors. The procession, led by Captain This and Sinut Glen, attracted a large crowd in Templar Street as Mayor Ald. Ford and economist Mr. Randerson spoke on wartime finance and recruitment.
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Forbes
Commonwealth
Templar St
Sinut Glen
Howeton Truk
Ynchlor eWele
Lye
State Heecrufting Committee
Lirwt
Lee
A OR
Randersonm
Bitahome Society of Australle
New Z Zealand
Olympic Pool Reopening Planned for November
The council learned the Olympic swimming pool had been refurbished and is ready for reopening. Liquid chlorine and other supplies are on order, with suction changes ongoing. The season opening is set for Saturday, November 1.
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Prea
Editor Attacked at Municipal Council Meeting
At a recent council gathering Alderman Sanders obtained permission to suspend orders and launched a personal attack on the Forbes Advocate editor. A resolution to admonish the editor passed five to four amid debate. the editor had not attended council meetings during the current term.
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Aid. Sanders
Munics Council
Permisson
Forbes “Advocate
Sanders
Ald Gung
Helman
Elitor
Wal Onty
Doc
le Rees
Ald
Ockiilipe Ibn Peereomab
Sander
Forbes
Advocate
Uis Jeunell
Gunn
Gireen
Mollen
Ban Fers’ Bliack Wes
Gandera
Council
Herman
Hawking
Webb
Ald Green
Flannery
Dunn
Ford
New Books Added to School of Arts Library Shelves
The Secretary lists new titles at the School of Arts library. Notable additions include King’s Row, Fair Tales, The Singing Ships, London Diary, The Amusing Summer, Peruvian Pageant, The Wounded Don’t Cry, The Ambassador Dress, The Dark Train Out, The Saint in Miami, Thomashun, The Land of I, and Through Darkest Pondelago.
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School of Arts
King's Row
HL. Bullamann
John Buchan
Meta MacLean
Quentin Reynolda
Philip Gibba
Blair Miles
Quentin Reynolds
Prance
Local loan appeal prompts bond sacrifice plea
A reader notes that locally the conversion loan is progressing and asks prominent supporters to contribute. He urges everyone to make some sacrifice and take out a bond, signaling a call to action amid ongoing fundraising efforts.
British War Casualties Hit 13000 Figure Revealed
London reports a total of 13000 Allied casualties including prisoners of war. Parliamentary Secretary for War Sir George Page-Croft disclosed in a speech that British Army losses run about 100000 with New Zealanders Indian and African troops contributing. He noted total British troops engaged since the outbreak of war equals five times the combined Australian New Zealander and South African forces.
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London
ALF
Georg Page- Croft
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Lewisi
Lordon
Ber
Pierce
Olo
Caplltuay
Orel Anda
Pelyta
Marshel Timochenko
Central Asctor
Nuimbern
Lord Mayor's Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mesdame
Priddie
Crombie
Renard
Ogden
Armstrong
Hickson
Leslie
Bray
Vout Slurp
Btandall
Mise L. Prideleid
Australian Light Horse
Britain
Nol
Department of Information
Pluton
Ald. Ford
Riknderson
Viner
Bank of New South Wales
Faodenon
Weing
Central Bank of Australia
Mir. Curtin
Berlin
Kruschen
Edunmabe
Aemowa
A. Library
Mr. H. K. Barraclough
Thin Town
Optometrists
Forbes Newspaper
Go. Pty. Ltd
Lachlan Street
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