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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1941

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Russians Claim Terrific Slaughters Near Smolensk

The report says Soviet forces inflicted heavy casualties and equipment losses on German units south of Smolensk with claims of 30,000 enemy casualties and German air losses. It notes German concentrations near Bul vans and Kyiv region and references uncertain conditions around Leningrad and the Ukraine front.

Mle Batten Leningrad Marshal Budenny Seolor Smolensk Weblers Borth

Hatred of Huns in Occupied France Reports and Attacks

Fragmentary report claims two months of German support trains and 1800 wagons destroyed by planes as Allied forces press resistance in France. It notes German planes repaired in French factories developing defects while tanks face troubles. Several officers wounded in Paris area attacks are mentioned amid broader occupation hardships.

Lie Fhoaleges Frrance Paria Rot Moscow Midio Army of Occupation Tanke Torle

Turkey Faces Nazi Invasion Threat On Frontiers

A London Daily Express correspondent reports on the German frontier that Turkey faces imminent invasion danger. Berlin denies coming offensives, but troops and war materials are heavily concentrated near Turkish borders.

London Daly Expres Turkey Berlin

Glen Davis Petrol for Forbes Expansion Planned

Petrol from the National Oity works at Glen Davis is distributed at higher costs to Forbes. The company intends to widen the ores served as soon as possible. Seven men fill rail tank carts and road tankers at the railhead as spirit is pumped 29 miles over land from Glen Davis with Customs Department officers on duty at Cian.

National Oity Glen Davis Newnes Junction Customs Department Cian

WAR PRISONERS TO BE EMPLOYED IN AUSTRALIA

The Peters Government outlines plans to use Allied prisoners of war for vast irrigation and works projects in Australia. Thousands of Italian prisoners, quarantined and guarded, will be placed in jobs starting early next year, with wage standards protected for Australian workers. Preference will be given to long-range benefit schemes.

Australia

Daylight Blitz Over England to France during War

Luftwaffe and RAF actions reported with mass daylight raids across the continent. About 200 fighter planes joined bombers in near Bethune while other strikes hit Western Germany and Channel ports. Casualties noted include one RAF bomber and 18 fighters destroyed.

London England France Bethune Germany Channel Porta RAF

Grenfell Faces Water Woes and Mockery in Australia

In Grenfell a deputation from the Goolagong Arrigation League met Captain Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, at Lag Cabin to press water supply. Keating warned water is vital. rumors tied Grenfell to Lachlan water import. Government actions have left Grenfell mocked for a sewerage plan without water, highlighting the town’s strife.

Goolagong Capt. Dunn Fr. Keating Grenfell Lachlan Actam Abernst

Move to abolish central street parking at Forbes district

Chamber of Commerce preparation to reopen debates on ending central street vehicle parking and switch to kerbside parking. Discussion centers on Rankin Street between Templar Street and New Avenue where no parking signs were removed and enforcement became an issue.

Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce Chamber Mrr. Longmead Advocate Rankin Street Templar Street New Avenue Forbes

R A A L F Crews in Russia

A terse line notes crews in Russia connected to R A A L F with a cryptic remark about not having received any information yet. The fragment hints at wartime logistics or intelligence but provides no clear details or names to expand.

Forbes Pays 21000 a Year for an Article It Could Produce

A fragmented report from Forbes district discusses potential benefits of expanding dairy farming including butter production. It notes the 21000 pounds annual figure and argues farmers could gain from investing in stock, equipment, and labor to supply the local butter market.

Forbes Ube Fort Society Bow Whea Et Sebring Builer Menemstie BP & Simpie Forbes Society Forbes Cam

Betting Charges at Forbes Court Case Proceedings

Long paused betting charges against Terence Arthur Gunn and Norman Lawrence Buckley were heard at Forbes Police Court yesterday before Mr R Donaldson PM. Gunn was convicted and fined £25 for using Forbes Sports Club premises for betting. Buckley’s case adjourned to November 21. Police witnesses described the club entries and Gunn’s admission, while defense arguments questioned evidence linking Gunn to betting on the premises. Buckley faced a remand and a fixed bond set at £60 with one surety. further action postponed.

Terence Arthur Gunn Norman Lawrence Buckley Forbes R. Donaldson P.M T. A. Gunn Rankin Street Forbes Sports Club Terry Gunn Buckley Curtayne No. & Police Station Sydney Constable Hall Hankin Street Defendant Prince Ronald Vic Beta Ord Mr. Gunn Gunn Seati Sportz Hr Wee Seret Kennedy Police Staon Meillon Mellon Bromhead

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