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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1940

Page

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Empire Traitors Resist War Time Stop Work Meeting Speech

Poat master-Cithers HV Thorby in Orange denounces planned September 23 stop-work action by engineers. He accuses unions and communists of betraying Australia’s war effort, warns of price controls and a rising trade conflict undermining wages and national unity. He stresses loyalty to the Empire and condemns alleged fifth column activity.

Australia Poatmaster-Cithers Thorty Orange Ume Thorby Royal Air Force Royal Navy England

Horse racing selections and odds from diverse events

A fragmented OCR list shows selections across races including Serenade Merrumisa Rosehill Guineas Tidal Wave Belentist Flying Keight and Rex Felt Katanga Red Crocs Cup with results and placements. It also mentions High Caste Reading Diggera Highweight and Chiswick J among listed runners and bettors.

Bucksheer Merrumisa Rosehill Guineas Belentist Flying Keight Rex Felt Landlaw Quodugal Hill High Caste Reading Diggera Diseipr- Line Caraar Chiswick J

New shade Peche joins Charmosan face powder line

A new Peche shade is added to the Charmosan face powder range. The product is available in two box sizes at 0/9 and 2/6. Consumers are offered a free sample by sending name and address to Clement Black & Company in Sydney or Melbourne.

Clement Black & Company Lite Regent St Sydney Clement Black& Company Collins T

Charmosan Face Powder Advertised in Multiple Sizes

An old advertisement promotes Charmosan face powder in several quantities including 1/3 2/6 and 3 minutes skin care claims. It touts cleansing routines with Charmosan cold cream and mentions availability at chemists drapers and charm stores.

Advocate Statement Forms Stationery Headings

A brief notice describes YOR four stationery letter headings envelopes tags and statement forms branded as the Advocate. The item notes design and labeling details for office use.

Forbes as camp site arises in military planning

A Fortes town official correspondence reveals interest in Forbes as a potential military camp site. The mayors and town clerk lobby Air Force HQ in Melbourne, citing Forbes airfields and river water supply, while officials note cautious scheduling and prior assessments.

Fortes Sam Teller Et Anderson Forbes E. T. Fenfold Porbes Air Force Melbourne Air Training Cole Forbes Corneil Mothet Perhage

Calare Election Coverage Sees Labor Push and Swing

Federal elections open tomorrow with 8 am polling and two Forbes booths. Calare features candidates Thorby and Hodby for Labor and a field including Breen and Holss. Voting rules demand compliance and penalties for noncompliance. results foresee heavy informal voting in the Senate amid Labor momentum.

Forbes Town Hall Robert’ Atore South Forbes Sinte Calare Mesas C Thorby H.C Hodby UCP J. P B. Breen OmMedal Labor J. A. Holss Labor J. J. G. McClrr W. Labor BR. R. Braaler Thelr Allen Stanley Farmer Ace Eounbant Kerin John Bode Walker James George Otter Arnold James Jarviat Large Willan Jamen Uap-Uop sDeln Adam Campbell Timber Abboth Macartney Patrica Jamea Ronald Walah Adela Pankhurst White Stanley McMellar Wc- Bohland Adkina George O'Carroll John Moat Senate Nsw Croydon Ryde Lant Thorby W. Polater

Governor joins De Gaulle in Free French movement

The Governor General of French Indo China arrived in London to join General de Gaulle. He said France’s resurrection as an independent nation and the safety of the French Empire depend on a triumph by Great Britain.

London General de Gaulle France Great Britain

Australians Vote Rights Debate Echoes on Election Day

A letter to the editor discusses free speech and rights under the Bill of Rights, praising protections against government overreach. It notes Australia’s upcoming election and questions apathetic voters while warning fines for not voting.

Senawe Borat USA Alortty Loruy Bigita Theas Australia Patricia

London Braces After Worst War Raid Yet

London endures its severest air raid of the war with two hours of bombing causing extensive damage to buildings and homes. Early casualty estimates list two killed and over 300 seriously injured as the city braces for morale challenges and public response.

London Trim Hither

Attacks On England Ramp Up Amid London Bombardment

The London area faced air raids as 46 German raiders were shot down and 12 British fighters lost. Most attacks targeted the southeast toward London and the Thames Estuary with few bombs hitting the city. RAF countered by blasting invasion ports and mine-laying from Norway, while Allied officials warned Germany must crush British air power before a invasion.

London England Thames Estuary Flbler RAF Nor Way Bay of Biscay Col Knox USA Navy Britain Moscow Germany English Great Britain Spain Cairo Anya Ttaly Egypt Sidi Burrani Beline Bo How Dumtroon College

Patriotic Queen Competition Crown Night at Town Hall

The Patriotic Queen contest continues to raise funds for local patriotic causes as a concert ball in the Town Hall is set for Tuesday. The Mayor will crown the winner in the evening, with doors at 2 and polls closing at 1.

Lord Mayor's Fund Red Crom Society MD. Ford A. K. Mincintosh Blue Bird Social Club Pariah Hall May Rhodes Ambassadors Blue Bird Club Malvern Bitar Keli Hodge Alan Breadews Bert Brown Commercial Hotel Flo Lochler RO Woods Cabowle Torght Studi Theatre Lawler J. Pell J. Pell, Cro Friendly Society Milas Duble Styles Taylor North Hill

RAAF Recruiting Train to Visit Forbes on October 12

The No. 1 RAAF recruiting train left Sydney and will be at Lithgow then Forbes soon, ahead of a potential two day stay. The three carriage unit will interview applicants, conduct medicals, and offer trades positions with a badge for those meeting standards.

Forbes No. 1 RAAF Sydney Traln Boulhern Lithgow Orother NSW Royal Australian Air Force Alcrew

Pacific cooperation talks draw Dutch attention

Dutch authorities at Batavia show growing interest in Washington discussions between the American Under-Secretary of State and Australian Minister Mr Casey on Pacific cooperation.

Batavia Washington Casey Pacific

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