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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
9
Garage ad notes Jomabon Bros purchased a Dodge Bros car for hire. They pledge to undertake any trip day or night with N. E. Johnson, formerly of Allegheny, as mechanical driver in charge. Phone numbers 30 and 76 listed.
J. 8. Arthur announces he has sold the saddlery business to AD Kinnaird and will withdraw. George Davie, noted saddlery tradesman, will run the shop offering large stock and low prices. Davie pledges personal supervision and practical knowledge to attract public patronage.
A finished ad announces a latest model Studebaker for hire at any hour with safe and comfortable travelling promised. It invites readers to ring the listed number for journeys and service.
Announcement that Ideal Tea Rooms have closed their dining and tea house at Meagher & Co, directing patrons to remain at Albion Hotel or other locations while confectionery, cold drinks, ice cream, and homemade cakes continue at the old address beside Kevin's chemist shop.
The Cricketers ball on List ult night drew about 79 couples, net about £10 for the club. Visiting Sydney players toured Trundle for a Good Friday match, with Trundle winning and locals celebrating the joint sporting event. The weekend included a banquet at the Truly Hotel with 70 attendees and plans for a return visit next year.
The Anzac Day sports committee met Thursday night and appointed new secretaries after the previous appointees were unable to act. T E Brane and Kell were named to key posts, with donations and prize funds discussed for junior and senior events including the Aztec Cups, chief events, and senior patron prizes.
The Local Land Board for the Land District of Forbes will convene at the Court House in Forbes on April 16 1920 starting at 10 o'clock. Cases include homestead applications and extensions in area 1058 Wise parish Ashburnium and related filings, with entries closed before the pedestrian water reserve and road fencing proposals reviewed. A memorial service is announced for Sunday April 28 with funds held by clergy.
Jack Leader formerly with the For vou Times informs the public that he has taken over the South Forbes Motel from James Pasco. He seeks renewed patronage by offering spirits kept true to label and a selection of beers and wines.
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