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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1926
Page
1
The Albion Hotel Forbes presents itself as a premier commercial house with top-notch liquor and an excellent export chef. Manager WM. Freebairn promotes a facility that pleases patrons with true quality and a wide range of offerings.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Hotel Australia with emphasis on comfort and quality. Proprietor J. J. Flannery advertises amenities and stocking of linen as part of the lodging offer.
Hooper announces takeover of the South Forbes Hotel im. E. Jeboutitan and plans hosting events. He promotes a selection of beverages including Sprite and beer, with travel accommodations and hospitality for guests stopping by.
The Post Office Hotel in town continues to attract discerning patrons, with high liquor standards and a loyal clientele. Owner TH. JACK CLATR invites visitors to make it their rendezvous, praising the pub as a comfortable house with steady popularity.
Public notice from Menton JH and Keymonu Suns Limited to Forbes and District about their Town Produce Store on Sherritt Street Korbos. Stock listed includes chat lucerne hay grain flour and timber. Orders received for farm produce and dressed meat and farming implements.
Forbes residents praise the Vandenberg Hotel for improved accommodations and superior lounge arrangements. The hotel offers elegant port, culinary options, attractive surroundings, and quick access to guest needs, with proprietor E. Gentls listed and phone 16.
Motel style accommodations advertised with shining brands and reliable comforts. Features include clean rooms, modern fixtures, and a focus on guest satisfaction. Located in a central area with attention to value and convenience.
A notice informs advertisers to provide change requests by the stated deadline for upcoming May games. It warns late submissions will reduce display options and may incur penalties. The ad says changes should arrive earlier than a specified timer to avoid reduced exposure.
Garden column from The Fatboa Advocata offers hopeful guidance after a long dry spell. It highlights Prosperous soil with rain anticipated and promotes liquid manure plant foods, new fungicides, and composting. Readers are urged to plant chrysanthemums and vinca, propagate roses, vegetables, and bulbs, and to transplant and fertilize now. Shepherd & Son catalogue promotes seeds and flowers with special offers.
An early 20th century notice lists Orient Line voyage details with calls at Colombo Suez Fort Wald Naples Toulon Gibraltar Southampton and London. It mentions tonnage estimates passenger fares from 98 pounds single or 173 return and lists various dates and ports in a cryptic timetable.
Edward Weaver and Co and Forbes Orient Company Ltd appear as agents linked to a Sydney address at 6 Spring Street. The text records these firms as local agents in an Australian business context.
Advert reads a Lippmann Player Piano 18 as unmatched in musical quality with latest improvements in player piano construction. For prices contact Skeet Australian factory representatives.
Royal Mail service details show weekly pickups for Forbes and Condobolin with Thursday and Saturday 11.45 am and Monday Wednesday Friday 1.45 am windows. Parcel bookings handled byGrangununl with fare rates listed. Byrnes proprietor at Pont OMce Hotel Forbes.
A drowning occurred at Mr. Join Barber’s property in Currajong Parkes on Tuesday night. Reginald Braiks, nearly 17, arrived in Sydney weeks ago to learn farming and work on land. He was recently sent to Barber and went missing after driving a horse near the dam. Police and neighbors investigated the tank and recovered the body as Dr. Boas later pronounced death. The coroner will hold an inquest at the England cemetery on Saturday.
An eccentric 19th century advertisement fragment describes a product claimed to cool and soothe. It mentions collie renter Ute Spbelail and multiple dubious ingredients. The text lists locations and sellers including Washington, Bint, Fat Lawon & Co, and PW Bireet in a scattered, unclear promotional notice.
In a fragmented notice details mention Dalgety and Co arranging advances on wool and stock. References to land, retirement planning, and district appraisals appear with Parken and Hill involved in the transaction.
A district agent for Singers advertised sewing machines at Hilda Street near the Cricket Ground. The notice states sales details and location for potential buyers.
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