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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1926
Page
1
The Albion Hotel Forbes presents a welcoming stay with refined rooms and a celebrated culinary experience. Winded plans emphasize comfort and pleasure with an expert chef and evening services. Freebairn, proprietor.
The Hut of being one of the most comfort and best conducted hotels in the accommodations and moods of The tone quality. Only the best of Hawaway stocked all tray to lab J J Flannery proprietor.
Muddled notice describes T MOOPMR Yate of the Mutropoliiity Hotel taking over the above hotel and listing brands of spirits and beer. Proprietress A. T MOUPER is named with phone 128 and the establishment billed as THE HOUSE OF COMFORT.
Rework of the Post Office Hotel aims to restore charm as a compact Sydney venue. The proprietor Jack Clarke invites patrons to visit during the upgrade period while the bar area is modernized. Phone 71 for details.
Monmen fT Raymont and Rons Lampe wrote to Vntimute vo Uh Puitlo of Frio init Weller that their lfir M6 were witnated at Eh Town Produce Store In wherriit Stront Forbes. A full trade listing follows for Cham Fleern May Osta Phe ran Pollard Meal and Chic Whent. It notes timber batten and gate shipments for Droppere nd Gates. 6th July 1926.
In a brief note the article describes Mian R Peters preparing to hemstitch and join a demonstration. It mentions a bus route and a planned display or feature at COUNTRY WOMEN'S RUST ROOMS and Steeor Parkes Post Office with a focus on sewing and hemstitching equipment.
Forbes residents praise the Vandenberg Hotel in Forbes for its superior lounges, perfect cuisine, and attractive surroundings. The owner states the hotel offers best accommodations with quick access to guest needs and positions it as the leading hotel in the West.
A notice asserts that all persons are warned against entry on the premises or tampering with horses or equipment owned by WANDARY HOLDING. It states authorities will prosecute with utmost rigor for any trespass or removal without authority.
A reward of twenty pounds is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone involved in stealing stock from Wandary Shoop Kar Marked Wonack 0 Motor and cattle brand Spyatan Walter H.R. Stitt Forbes.
Notice to advertisers about copy changes and submission timing for ads. Mentions Tuesday 1 PM and Friday 10 AM slots. Indicates future consistency in handling and better display of advertisements.
Easter Monday gathering at Uhr Parkes Show Ground drew about 2000 people despite overcast skies. A special train carried over 400 adults and children. many visitors came by car as town cars were scarce. Foot races and trotting drew interest. motor events were canceled except for one driver, Perry Donnelly. The Railway Hotel publican A Wilcox hosted the day long booths. catering by F Warner of Crystal Cats earned praise. A Picture Palace dance attracted 300 to 140 couples with Sextel orchestra providing music. ladies committee served an excellent supper.
First round heats list Cameron umapt Burne Maker Rowden Wallace Powter Collin Smith and others with close finishes and times. Semifinals feature Wallace Smith and Donohue with Donohue winning final by slight margin amid protest. Also includes Hibernian Handicap and UnhoppLed Handicap trot results with multiple heats and final placements.
In early sixties Forbes reports Frederick Pottinger, a popular figure, using a pistol to threaten and pursue women. He allegedly visited hotel owner Miss Kyle at The Dikers Hotel and planned to travel to Sydney. An incident near Pouriil led to a fatal shooting with a revolver, sparking community uproar and debate over his actions.
Clarrie Howe has purchased the Syntepsy of Rey Nolds and Chamberlin and will operate as a dealer in fancy goods stationery sporting goods and confectionery. The venture promises a well stocked outlet and shopfront service.
Clarie Howe proprietor announces Howe's Studios will be conducted from Abs game green hises at 3 Location Lachlan Street Kays uni of Australanta Amateurs times developed.
A general meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club was held at the Me Sero politan Hotel on Friday. Seventeen members attended including President J. Shanon who occupied the chair and discussions covered the enditions and cups, with reports of progress and committee appointments for the next meeting and forthcoming events.
An Australian advertisement promotes Du Maurier skin products from Dr. Du Maurier of Collins Street Melbourne. It claims Maurette cream smooths hollows and renews skin, citing camphor as an ingredient. Sold by Washington Soul Pattinson & Co Sydney with stated prices and distribution.
Fragmented OCR text shows a legal style firm name repeated and odd phrases about stock and property sales, salve, and payments. It mentions McNeilly Crampton Martin and references figures like 66 and 40 plus random terms. The readable content is inconsistent and lacks a clear news event.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Court Street in Parkes and references an architect and quantity surveyor. The readable portion appears nonsensical or garbled with names like Mack's Store and East Wise Men, offering no clear事件 or parties, dates, or outcomes. The record is incomplete and cannot establish a coherent news item.
Auction notice states property and stock to be sold at lowest rate on application. District agents Parkes Forbes and Peak HU for Dalgety and Co. Liberal advances made on wool and stock. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates sale terms and needs.
A damaged OCR item appears to warn about cash terms and security for purchases at Shirvington's Boot Shop. The text mentions Varta and accessories, a machine delivery, and a district agent on Hilde Street near the Cricket Ground, but details are unclear due to garbled wording.
A fragmented text with odd names and invented terms circulates, puzzling readers. Local observers speculate it hints at a curious collaboration between obscure writers and a mysterious publisher. The piece stirs interest despite its unclear origin.
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