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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
4
Condobolin reports a flurry of weddings at Wood, and list of local society events, dances, and notices. Key names include Stein, Smith, Weldownacht, Flinn, and Flinn’s family. details cover gowns, venues, and the Reverend officiating. The item also records a public holiday proposal and community notices about local clubs, charity events, and a recent fatality in Sydney.
Sultry conditions persist with rain in the district as Mears cloud developments move in. Reports mention poisoning incidents and recovering patients, plus updates on Mr Marti Ho line and Mr Schmidt’s family. A planned annual ice breaking event and Parkes hospital fundraiser are noted, with local travel and social updates including Mrs J Magill and Miss Minuts Max. Ten inches of rain fell Monday night.
Eastwood nursery claims one of the state’s largest stocks of fruit trees and ornamentals. Standard roses, 76 varieties, ready May, price 8/6. Large stock of ornamental shrubs and flowering plants, 0,000 plants across 400 varieties. Catalogue available by post, write for free copy. Located Lowell-road, Eastwood, Sydney.
Gus McNamara, auctioneer and general commission agent at Quandialla, serves as local agent for the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co. He handles policies for fire hail and other risks and conducts monthly stock auction sales in the district.
A drought related appeal to the Forbes P. I. Board reviewed several traveling stock charges. Charges against Herbert of Myall Fork were overturned after sheep were returned due to rain. Refunds and adjournments followed for other cases including New Park and Cairn to New York stock movements. Additional appeals were postponed pending deposits.
J J Flannery voices intent to develop Forbes Town and District after recent improvements to Avaialle. The remodel is extensive and costly, featuring autostatic washing fountains and enhanced amenities, marking progress toward a modern facility.
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