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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
9
Latest model Studebaker for hire at any hour. Safe and comfortable travel assured. Ring Phone 269. 1 Kramer Underwood Street, North Bill, Forbes.
Joloneon Bros announce purchase of a famous Dodge car for hire. Ready for any trip day or night. N. E. Johatom, formerly of the LS, will be the mechanical driver in charge. Phone 0 and 70.
A veteran land official from Pitt Street Sydney with twenty years in Head Office and many years in country offices, promotes land acts undertakings. Terms set are moderate under the Land Department.
Advertisement urges contact for the Studebaker car run by Roy Black for hire. Claims service day or night, fast transport to destinations and back, asks readers to give it a trial for their next trip.
Sullivan and Sox announce to Forbes and District that they have purchased Mr Gillard’s well known carrying business and will undertake all classes of carrying and fore wording work. They seek public patronage with attention to business and promise satisfaction.
Mrs C Prow announces purchase of Mrs Popper's Fruit and Refreshment Rooms on Rankin Street and will operate the business under Up-to-date Lines.
Notice informs patrons that Ideal Tea Rooms have relocated to Meagher and Co's premises opposite the Post Office and Albion Hotel, with limited improved seating at the new site. The confectionery department remains at the former address near Kevin's chemist shop, offering cool drinks ice cream lollies biccies home-made cakes pies and pastries at both locations.
Theaters in Forbes plan to expand their program, welcoming Union Theatres and major film producers. The move aims to open national markets, feature stars like Mary Pickford and Chaplin, and modernize venues. The industry promises a bright outlook for regional exhibitors and audiences alike.
Parkes section reports Walter Smith's death after a lengthy illness and burial, notes a rare quorum shortfall at council, and details community actions. Mentions Parkes band purchases, military appointments, and a plan to entertain district soldiers on Peace Day with social and civic activities.
Directors of Morbov Maithites Protection Board met at the Shire Chambers on Wednesday with attendance noted. The Department of Agriculture approved a wage rise for Assistant Rabies Inspector Mr P Collinshane to 25 shillings and fourpence weekly from March 12, plus forage allowance tied to drought conditions, and discussions covered a salary uplift for Senior Rabbit Inspector Mr Howlers and other staff, with audit results and land board cases reviewed.
Com Cord announces the Victoria Forbes hotel dining room opening under proprietor Plifford with accommodations available and a trespass notice. Unauthorized entry, shooting, or removal of horses or property will be prosecuted to the full extent.
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