Ructions in France German Demands On Vichy Government
London report says a stormy Petain Cabinet meeting rejected Hitler demands for further France concessions. Reports vary on Laval talks with Hitler and the aim of France involving loyalty to conquerors. Berlin hints at possible Franco Italian naval collaboration to strike Britain, while others say Laval offered Alsace Lorraine and colonies in exchange for war on Britain.
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London
Petain
Hitler
Thi
Euhler
Puhrer
France
M. Pierre Laval
Herr von Hibbentrop
Gersons
Britain
Melaage
Berlin
Atsc van Bort
Legitemells
Araweing
M. Baudmann
Germany
Alsace Lorraine
Leva
Churchill
Prench
Socialist Party
Taxi Crash in Town Damages House and Car
Mr Albie Girdham recently praised by the Mayor saw his taxi smash into a horse on a country road. Driven by Mr Tor Clarke due to Girdham's indisposition, the collision damaged the windscreen bonnet and roof. repairs are now underway.
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Albie Girdham
Girdham
Tor Clarke
Messrs. Allen Bros
St Calurie
Clarke
U S Navy Secretary vows defense of all American territory
London report says Navy Secretary Knox pledges to defend any territory under the American flag including the Philippines. The U S government requisitioned 113 Swedish warplanes for national defense, to be sent to the Philippines. British raids over Berlin continue and a rumored meeting between Herr Hitler and General Franco on the French border drew attention.
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London
U.S.A
Gol
Frank Knox
Asga
United States Navy
Phillippines
Lesaid
Ian
Italy
Cum Qirfields
Iteel Ee Wen
Wereiment
Sweden
Washington
Philippines
FLA
Spain
Herr Hither
General Franco
France
NSW Legislative Assembly Rejects Food Relief Increase
The NSW Legislative Assembly on Wednesday rejected by 29 to 8 a motion to double all food relief scales to offset rising living costs. Only one government member, A A Reid, supported the motion. The cabinet decided to provide an extra week of food relief at Christmas for relief workers.
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A A. Reid
UAP
Manly
G. Booth
Labor
Burri
Five Year Old Peruvian Girl Gives Birth Shocks Nation
A five year old girl from Peru, Ling Medina, has given birth to a son. American doctors will examine the girl to contribute to medical science. The girl and her baby will travel to the United States with a nurse and a doctor for the examination and care.
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Ling Medina
Peru
United States
Nore
British destroyer Kimberley sinks Italian destroyer in Red Sea
Admiralty reports a nighttime clash in the Red Sea where the British destroyer Kimberley engaged an Italian destroyer, which blew up after a 40 minute battle. Kimberley suffered minor damage from shore batteries and three ratings were injured. other convoy ships were unharmed. An RAF bomber also reported a direct hit on another enemy destroyer’s stern during the action.
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Royal Navy
Red Sea
Kimberley
Satien
Admiralty
Air Ministry
Liquor Laws Amendment Not Introduced This Session
The Minister for Justice said in the Legislative Assembly that the liquor question has undergone a comprehensive inquiry over months. He noted that proposed alterations could be expensive and would not be introduced during this session.
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Mrr. Treatty
Legislative Assembly
54th Battalion New Camp Periods Officers and NCOs
The Forbes centre of the 4th Battalion announces the next camp periods beginning November 17 for officers and NCOs, with a December start for Universal Trainees and a February 4 to February 15 window for old Militia and Universal Trainees. Band volunteers may join the Battalion band. applications to the Provost Commander.
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Forbes
4Th Battalion
N.C.0
Universal
IGM, Sa
Tait
Inbe Wallgrove
Sary Sk
Militland Universal
Auxiliary Organiser Miss Grant Visits Forbes
Miss Grant secretary organiser of United Hospital Auxiliaries In the State will visit Forbes on October 30 and 31. She will speak Thursday at 3 o clock on Auxiliary matters in the OWA and invites all members of the town and country and the general public. She hopes to meet many school children to interest them in the parent body’s work.
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Miss Grant
United Hospital
Forbes
OWA
Nazi Looting of Food Supplies in Occupied Territories
The report alleges Nazi forces are seizing food supplies and enforcing a 175 million forced loan to support occupation, with Bulgaria cited as a source. It claims Hitler is diverting Romanian food and raising living costs, while hundreds of factories are evacuated from attacked areas as occupation widens.
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Army of Occupation
Bulgaria
Hitler
Rumania
Rumeain
Ger AE
Alleged "Ring-In" Four Committed For Trial
Four men were committed for trial at Wagga police court on Wednesday over an alleged ring in a greyhound case. Frederick Stephen Buahel, William Patrick Johns, Aloysius Oliver Jones, and Lealie Horton Dexter faced conspiracy charges linked to a race at Wentworth Park on July 6, with the winning greyhound Roadchester later disqualified at Wentworth Park.
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Wagga
Frederick Stephen Buahel
William Patrick Johns
Aloysius Oliver Jones
Lealie Horton Dexter
Roadchester
Woa
Wentworth Park
No word from Melbourne officials on Forbes air school bid
The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Town Clerk and ex-Alderman Meagher, in Melbourne since Tuesday to press representations for an air school in Forbes, had not returned by press time and no immediate reply was anticipated.
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Meagher
Melbourne
Forbes
What About Roe Now A Shearing Team Sets Daily Record
A three shearer team that week sheared 654 sheep in one day with tallies of 235 212 and 247. The 247 sheep total was achieved by a man described as nine generations of grandfathers. The piece closes with a playful line about grandparents and flies.
RAAF Recruits to Hold Instruction Meeting at Forbes
Mr Kempster of Forbes Intermediate High School says Air Force authorities approved instructional classes for ARA recruits. A meeting for all interested will be held at Forbes High School next Monday at 8 p.m. Attendees include RAAF recruits in Forbes, those seeking entry to the air crew reserve, and reservists in correspondence courses who can attend night classes.
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Mr. Kempster
Adminster
Forbes
Air Force
AAR
Kempster
WARNED TO LEAVE TOKIO
Reports from Tokyo indicate Japan seeks closer ties with Russia and begins talks via ambassador General Tatekawa. Soviet and Japanese agencies plan to exchange services as Germany Italy and Japan align. Britain warns its subjects in Japan to depart as tensions rise.
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TE Wn
Tatekawa
Moscow
Japan
Kaeda
Germany
Italy
Rsa
Bal‘hek
Great Britain
Tokio
Shanghai
New Peche Shade for Charmosan Powder
A new Peche shade is added to Charmosan face powder with box sizes 1/2 and 2/6. Consumers are urged to ask chemists and drapers to stock the shade and to request a free sample by sending name and address to Clement Black and Company in Sydney or Melbourne.
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Draper
Clement Black and Company
Little Regent Bt
Sydney
Collins Bt
Melbourne
Charmosan face powder ad hints at wrinkles debate
An old advertisement fragment discusses Charmosan face powder 1/3 and 2/6 claims. It references wrinkles and skin lines, noting a dispute or contrast in appearance versus expected results. The snippet shows product branding and aging concerns without clear dates or locations.
33 000 000 BUSHELS Early Crop Estimate Departmental Report
A NSW wheat forecast warns of a poor total crop with best yields in select districts and the Bureau of Statistics noting 1919-20 and 1914-15 seasons as very low. Wetter conditions, rains, and later forecasts may shift outcomes. barley looks thin but may mature, while late sowings show patchy growth and generally poor yields expected. In the Northern half prospects are poor, the southern areas vary, and more rain could improve results though large areas have failed or been cut back. Also, more than 20 players took part in Forbes Club’s tight tennis tournament at Camp Hill, with the event to continue in the coming weeks.
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Informaton
Westeen
Forbes Club
Ita Camp Hill Courts
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Homse
Sis
Middle East
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Fleet Air Arm
N.c.o.'s
Owganiser
Belgium
Ernest Beven
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Roe
R.A.A.F
Vrii
Russia
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