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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1942
Page
5
The national savings campaign seeks large bonds subscriptions with targets, urging all members to contribute. It notes higher interest than bank rates and negotiability, quoting figures and urging adherence despite wartime burdens on salaries and wages.
Sydney correspondents report print rationing and shrinking newspaper pages squeezing firms. Executives warn reduced advertising may harm visibility and sales as big firms still spend while smaller shops struggle to secure space. A note cites Forbes value but details are unclear.
Mixed public notices and small ads including sale of Lucerne seed, house rental on Battye Street, thanks for sympathy messages, warnings against trespass on Wandary, cattle listings, church services, and memorial notices for Waldron Gardiner and Jones family with dates and family messages.
During the first morning at Cowra camp the Forbes Unit learned sub machine guns high explosive rounds mortars and anti-tank weapons from experienced instructors with service in Libya Greece Crete and Syria. Afternoon practice included live weapon handling and demonstrations with grenades mortars and smoke effects.
A wartime editorial argues Australians have greater spending power than civilians with wages up while factory output shifts to war needs. It urges subscribing to a 100 million austerity loan by December to fund the budget and boost security, outlining how war finance channels surplus income into national defense and economic stability.
At the recent municipal council meeting health inspector Mr. Press announced zero officially notified cerebro spinal meningitis cases. The report notes a prior case on the 13th and outlines investigation, with attention to signs, incubation, and treatments while stressing prompt medical care to reduce mortality.
Championships advanced a further stage on Sunday afternoon as second rounds completed. Gade leads as runner-up for years, with scores listed: McHay 8-103, Rhodes 102-5-100, Jones 90-13-100, Dunlop 102-ba-198, Cocksedge 105-14-190, Reid 100-07-200, Haddy 103-103-700.
Poultry expert E Hadlington warns farmers who delay hatching or buy in October will face disappointment. Chickens hatched under fresh ground and good conditions do better, but late birds struggle in heat and delays cut profits. Overstocking and late chicks risk high mortality and reduced production.
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