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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
8
The Trundle Hotel has been renovated and refurnished throughout making it one of the most complete and comfortable hotels in the West. Accommodation is now unexcelled with commercial and public dining rooms an excellent table and a full range of beers wines and spirits true to label for visitors and residents alike.
Eugowra motor garage offers seven passenger touring car hire with full stock of oil petrol and accessories. Local agents for Buick cars motor and cycle repairs available with ample storage for cars and 24 hour phone service. Also specializes in preparing income tax returns.
A fragment lists agencies including Commercial Union Fire Insurance Co Dalgety Co's Machinery Atlas Insurance Co Ltd and Eales. It mentions office contact numbers 46 Cahill 18 and references district wide operations for masts and property.
A private seller announces capacity to meet all requirements for retail gear at affordable prices, avoiding high rents and staff costs. Advertising as an agent for Sunshine Machinery Farmers and Grassers' Co-op. Co. trucks ordered for Flemington.
From Our Own Correspondent reports the dry spell hurts stock water and feed while a rainfall would ease concerns. Monwonga Crick et Cup final match last Sunday saw Yarrabandal Der-Tiwong win and hold the cup for a year. A Mannings vs Hedgerombong tennis match is set for Sunday at Bedgerobong. Monwonga Tennis Club held its annual meeting with Patron A Tiedeman and President W Constable among officials elected.
Caragabal hosts a Friday sports meeting to aid the local hall fund with a luncheon and ball. Events include bending race for motor cars, weight guessing, wicket throwing for ladies, stepping distance for ladies, gent’s foot race, and more. Decorations credited to Mrs W Burke and helpers praised for supper tables. Bad colds prevalent. locals visit the Easter show in the city. Brockmann’s new residence estimated at £1800.
A. B. Mills stock, station and general commission agent at Caragabal, along with North British Fire Insurance Co. Agracles, T. Robinson and Sons Machinery, Gray Motors and Hart Parr Tractors are cited among regional suppliers and service providers.
We serve long lists of properties in all districts. Particulars of Sale keep on ap plication. Trucking of Fat Stock personally attended to. District representatives for Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd, Sydney. We are also cash buyers for wheat at Verrabandal and adjacent sidings. Get in touch with us before selling, Telegrams: Bird Olliver, 'Phoney, 28 (offira), 27 (private).
Parkes reports a quiet week with cricket triumph over Orange and strong showing by tennis players at the Orange Easter Tourney. Norman Powter wins a principal event, while Mrs Ward and Miss Glover claim the Ladies Handicap Doubles. Parkes cricketers score 337 total against Orange’s 126 as Burra Davis nears a century. The district celebrates horse racing success, course-craft at Forbes driving, and a planned May exchange of racing dates. A local engagement and medical news accompany obituaries and railway refreshment concerns.
Exceedingly hot weather with a dry spell as last week offered only a few showers. Ground conditions are hard and ploughing continues. Foster Monday drew large crowds to cricket and tennis matches and a hall event. A general meeting for the club is planned for Saturday evening. Rumor of an Easter Monday Picnic Race Club meeting is denied and the May 6 date is kept. Jemalong cricket team narrowly failed to win the Monowongea Cup, now holding both cups.
Billys Lookout and Boxle bey held April socials with strong turnout. A rose band, auctions and varied sports boosted finances at Billys Lookout annual church event in Wyaleng. Euvgslo social supplied items for school requisites aiding Bugla scholars. Moonlit night drew many from over 20 miles. Blow Clear hosted a Tuesday kitchen tea for Kathleen ONeill and fiancé George Ward with wide attendance. Music from Wryaloig amplified the festive mood. Blaw Clears events remain highly successful. Weather stays hot and dry with Easter bringing hopes for rain and a better autumn and winter.
Full block of spare parts and accessories at Fred Shirvingson's Boot Shop. Machines delivered free to any part of district. Frank Smith, Forbes and District Agent for Singerd. Hilda Street near Cricket Ground. Carried on by the selling force with big discounts or easy terms to suit purchasers.
Postmaster approves deviation of the Quandialla to Bland and Williams Crossing route with three runs weekly on Monday Wednesday and Friday starting next Monday. Route goes via tennis courts near Bland then back to Quandialla with main road travel past Penfold Terrick and Howland. Rail plant notes rising coaching revenue and wheat trucked, with 56 000 bags this season and 16 000 remaining in yard. Weather warmer with three rain points. baby of Mr and Mrs Hugh McAlister remains in Grenfell Hospital. Bill Jenkins of the railway station on sick list with poisoned arm.
Easter week in the district saw busy farming preparations for harvest while Sydney artists entertained Bimbi with songs and violin. A charity ball for the local RC Church raised funds. trustees reported receipts of £16 19s 6d, with costs including gate erection, rabbit destruction, and printing. Several residents, including Miss Lloyd and Miss Nowlan, were noted visiting or staying with friends, reflecting a relaxed community rhythm.
Easter holidays passed with little sport in Bogan Gate as residents traveled to Sydney for vacation. A P and A Association meeting reviewed the schedule committees, planning a new poultry and pigeon subsidy. Victor Giblett injured his leg in a roadside accident while riding a horse, and is reported improving at Parkes Hospital. Bogan Gate Junior footballers beat Manildba 10 to 8 in their season opener. Weather was warm and fine, with water scarcity emerging as townsfolk request certified supplies.
Norman King Whea buyer for Louis Dreyfus Co offers top prices and liberal cash advances on stored wheat. Agencies mentioned include International Harvesters, South British Insurance, Baltic Separators, Berger's Paints, Shirley's Manures, and Gray Motor Cars. Gluck and property lists available on application.
Announcement that Frank Charlton welcomes Robert Sutton, late of Bugowra, to join in the Quandialla enterprise now named Charlton & Button. The shop offers drapery boots groceries hardware tobacco smokers items, cool drinks and fruit. Agents listed include International Harvester Co Borger’s Paints London Assurance Co Bourke’s Patent Ridles. Phone 16.
J. Poulos and Martin Keir promote a stock and property sale in Quandialla involving confectionery, cigars, drinks, meals, and small goods. The listing lists auctioneering and agency roles with district agents and contact cues, reflecting a versatile sales event in the region.
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