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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1939
Page
8
A dated, disjointed commentary reflects on war fears and political tension. The piece laments leaders and asks for decisive action while noting public distress, economic strains, and calls for restraint amid looming conflict. It references Britain, Germany, Japan, and political figures in a broad wartime context.
The article notes trade restrictions on wool with enemy nations during wartime, with Britain and allies needing wool. It cites 1919 production figures, sheep numbers, and rapid wool industry growth, including textile output and wartime shifts in supply. A Sydney conference of brokers and growers is planned to discuss the situation.
Daily average of 129 children treated under the Far West Children's Health Scheme with 70 in residence at Far West Home Manly. Twenty to Sydney for specialist care from Cowra Wynlong Bourke and others, 24 returned to various districts. branches donate funds and goods, concerts held, regional conference at Forbes, nurses trained for district surveys and meals program at Dubbo. focus on malnutrition and medically advised care.
In Lews White's case J C Howe pursued recovery of E184 for bread supplied. The defendant admitted the debt and agreed to instalments. adjournment for three months was granted to arrange payment. Government plans and 1914 15 wool sales figures appear as background notes.
Results from the Second Term Examinations and wool-classing tests show top placings by J Coffey and J Curry from the TV Class. J Rudge and B McMurtr also place highly in the Senior divisions, with names across 1st to 5th positions in multiple year groups.
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