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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
6
Local advertisement states B d Butler Post Office Store at Yarrabanda offers a sale of all kinds of groceries drapery boots and shoes machinery and moto equipment to satisfy residents of Farredandat and the public in general.
F. O. McAuley & Co stock and station agents announce auctioneers services at Bogan Gate. Agencies include Farmers Graxlora Co op Gram Wool and insurance firms Harvester Co Producers and Citizens Life. Stock and property lists available on application by phone 5.
A Fortes Bet concert party lit Hey Wednesday night with rich local talent from Ruth Bray to Miss Hunter. Proceeds totalling about £20 go to Presbyterian Church funds as villagers enjoy a long programme of songs recitations and an interlude of dancing, followed by a late supper and social. The event also notes cricket results and upcoming school activities with nods to community figures and a hospital obituary.
A jumble of local names and events reports visits, family news, and school items. Residents mention Mrs Dickens still bedridden, Mr Weedon in hospital, and Miss O Donnell visiting relatives. Farmers fear drought, await rain. stock water scarce. land being fallowed for sowing. A party drawn nearly 60 miles out, Oddfellows ball a big success, and Parkes trip for racing noted.
The Trumdle club met on Saturday to discuss setup of subcommittees and report on water supply issues. Members noted a cool night, scarce local water, and efforts by Grady's and Melville's to pump thousands of gallons daily. a water train may be used if conditions worsen.
A quiet Monday night attracted limited crowds for a dance supporting the team. Saturday saw a few sports followers at the jury boarders event while the district Jerse Collurait opened with a minor opening. Local racers report no Monday race results yet. Sunday cricket practice prepared for next Sunday's cup match against Tut trel for the Coldwell cup. Ennia players also trained for the club tournament starting next Sunday. A near accident occurred Friday when a moon cycle and sidecar wheel failed, riders unhurt. Rainfall totals to date: January 127 points, February 311 points, March 16 points. Farmers plan to begin sowing this week once ground dries. The Shire Council tank near Down Blend is nearly exhausted and may require removal to Blan Creek.
Fragmentary OCR text lists agencies and company names including North British and Mercantile Co Ltd and others. The readable portion mentions offices and addresses but lacks coherent event or outcome to summarize. No distinct person or action is evident. data appears garbled.
HD Marley has taken over the well known Bogan Gate Hotel and appeals for continued public support. The hotel offers commercial and public dining rooms with excellent cuisine and every convenience, connected by telephone to Bogan Gate.
Eugowra Motor Garage lists services for hire of a seven passenger touring car with oil, patrol, and motor accessories. Local agents advertise Buick and Chevrolet repairs, cycle repair, storage, and day or night phone access.
Stock lists of application show rucking speciality. Weist buyers for Jol Darling and Bonetta. Agents for Mitchell and Co's machinery. Large rack of duplicates on baud.
OHN T MCGRATH proprietor presides over The Trundle Hold Lament renamed and refurbished as a premier western hotel. Accommodation is expanded with careful attention to guests and residents. Commercial and public dining rooms offer an ample table, beers, wines, spirits, and full liquor selection.
District agents for She Farmers and Grasforh Co op Grain Insurance and Agency Co Ltd. W Kay s Sunshine Machinery Wubley s Manures.
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