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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary report from Albion notes indicate Forbes and the Albion Note are linked to a well known hotel. Details on ownership changes are unclear due to garbled text but refer to the Alton Manors area and a first council meeting at the property.
An old ad-like fragment promotes Post Netic Hotels and Forbes with references to the Beat Hex hotel location, wines and ales, hospitality amenities, and advertising copy seeking travelers. It mentions J. M. Tinman announcing layi over the aboyw wells known hotel and emphasizes comfort for travelers.
The Forbes post office timetable lists closing times and mail arrivals for numerous routes and private bags. It details trains to Sydney and regional destinations, multiple bag holders, and schedule nuances across days of the week and holidays.
From Our Own Corresponden received a report on Friday’s visit to town. News notes include Mr Thomas Roland of Pinds recovering in Cowra hospital, Goolagong victorious over Warraderry by 40 runs, and a football meeting selecting delegates for Forbes competition. Local tennis interest grows with a quota of visitors. some schools closed. teachers away. a Saturday night entertainment in the hall aiding the Sower show.
The Halfway Commissioners announce extra excursion trains with cheaper rates to ease Easter travel. They expect country travelers can reach Sydney’s show, races, and carnivals at reduced prices. Local rail authorities provide full details and schedules for the statewide service.
A London report recounts Lord Dawes and physician George Dewson discussing public moral opinions at a dinner described as entirely prohibition-minded. The physician argues modern society pushes specialists toward a single track and that moderation may help society avoid moral decline. He insists there is no better time for national policy than the present.
The text promotes a nerve nutrient product named Mean's Tons Nerve Nutr and its supposed effects on health, beauty, and vigor. It contrasts “exhausted nerves” with a promised transformation to health, happiness, and handsomeness, citing relieved headaches insomnia and vitality claims with references to famous but unclear sources.
Fragmentary OCR item lists Minimer, Gresley, Florenon, Hurd Poderation, Canberra, and otter variotten with 49 types. Mentions Pecos application, Buely application, limited supplies of Min ster and Gresley. Gents for Hankera Traders Insurance Co Ltd covering Fire Marine and Accident. Also references Sheey Dips Bavon stock lists and forced correspondence.
An advertisement from 17 Goulburn Street Sydney promotes cheap gas pumping plants irrigation plants and suction gas engines. The note invites inquiries, claiming the buying process will surprise buyers with no cost to enquire.
An advertisement fragment touts a washing aid named ewemaden WaMling tablet by Associated Brokers Ltd. It claims to protect delicate fabrics, save wear, and simplify laundry. The text mentions a four-tablet packet and a Post Free price from 61 Market Street, Sydney, with unclear promotional claims and broken phrasing.
A garbled OCR snippet lists various company names, tools, and terms. It mentions machinery, sera, and place names in a fractured sequence. The text appears to be remnants of a period newspaper page with many unreadable words and unclear context.
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