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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1939
Page
2
The Baree shire Council debated a riding division. GoW Winifus and others expressed opposition to adding other shires. A motion to defer for a month was supported, while within shire voices called for broader inclusion, referencing Orange Tosa and Portes as long‑standing interests.
Strand Theatre presents a bustling lineup featuring Robert Denk and a Gala of performances tipped as one of the finest cinema showcases. The program hints at techy stunts and suspense with refreshingly sharp dialogue and a lively crowd in the Strand.
The article notes a war cost burden carried by taxpayers and the need for continued prudent expenditure. It cites Prime Minister statements on the high expenses since the Great War, the burden of past costs, and ongoing pressure to justify public spending amid unpopular topics in governance. Celeste is mentioned in relation to budget deliberations and political reaction.
A long reader-drawn column recounts numerous local names and events from diverse suburbs. It mentions visits, weekend plans, hospitalizations, family milestones, and community gatherings with scattered references to addresses, streets, and institutions, portraying a broad snapshot of social life.
The note warns that even the budget’s £119,000,001 raise may be seen as insufficient with only £33,000,004 allocated to defence. It predicts further tax increases and broader price drains as Australia faces potential war risks and sustained expenditures affecting living costs, shortages, and the welfare of citizens.
A fragmentary review notes a stage comedy titled Laughing Answer to the Spy Menace opening near Someday at the Studio Theatre. The piece features Major Han and Valerie Morebe r as key figures, with a bustling city backdrop and a reporter narrator guiding the unfolding spoof.
unreadable historical text fragment with multiple misspellings and nonsensical phrases. contains no clear names dates places or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
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