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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1939
Page
1
The broadcast by Prime Minister Mr. M?cari announced the nationwide plan to call up 20 000 volunteers and train militia units for defense of Australia under imperial ties. It outlined an emergency shortage and the aim to assemble a large army and air forces for imminent war readiness.
A distressed OCR fragment notes the Department of Cle Arlation in Melbourne and local towns planning training lessons at a per hour rate. It mentions pupil warnings, a new director appointment not to be discussed, and references to regional training services and schedules amid unclear dates and names.
Fragmented OCR text mentions appointments and names like War aninwt and Canney, with references to defence, development, and Malariae Commerce. Strong entities unclear. context suggests a ceremonial or government cabinet reshuffle with multiple names and roles.
Sir Earle Page is praised for stepping down as leader of the United Country Party. Government circles note the move follows a long period of service and regard it as a prudent transition for the party.
Reports from Berlin and Moscow claim Russian troops crossed the Polish border early today. A Soviet note to the Polish ambassador cites safeguarding minorities and maintaining order as justification while the Polish government is described as no longer existing.
Fragmented lines describe a stalled armistice between Russia and Japan with uncertain timing and shifting talks. The text references military leaders and possible dates, noting pressure on both sides as negotiations linger amid strategic concerns.
Fragmentary foreign desk notes describe intense fighting on the Western Front with reports of infantry bombardments and villages suffering heavy damage. The dispatch mentions shells, casualties, and movements near key exchanges, reflecting grave conditions and ongoing operations.
Fragmentary OCR notes a tangled report from London and Poland about wartime movements. Refugees arrive at Mlunanlun, Poles refuse dialogue with Hisan reps, and troops and maneuvers unfold around a contested border.
Fragmented OCR notes describe backache linked to kidney issues and urge immediate relief and relief measures. Text shows garbled lines about kidney, pain, and seeking a permanent benefit, with unclear remedies.
Three locals express desire to enlist in a new Australian special force. The program offers 28,080 for service at home or abroad. Interviews scheduled with Sergeant Me Gawnon and Lieutenant V. Rineningen as enlistment orders and arrangements proceed this week.
A fragmented update traces tensions in Britain and Western Europe. Reports describe political maneuvers, conference discussions, and cabinet concerns about leadership and public sentiment. The dispatch notes military activity, Allied reactions, and diplomatic exchanges amid ongoing global conflict.
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