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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
1
Court proceedings over three days dealt with numerous land and water cases in Forbes. Decisions included confirmed titles, rejected homestead applications in Wise parish, and approvals with conditions such as gate maintenance and water-supply protections.
A joint ANZAC sports and ball committee meeting in the council chambers, led by Mrs Walter Thomson, reported strong support and foodstuffs promises. Catering firms John Meagher & Co. and Anderson & Foreman offered to provide catering if broken material costs are paid. MCs A L Y V Neluyou and J Bue wards planned an elaborate ball, aiming for large attendance and fancy costumes with prizes. Upcoming events include horse racing entries closing Thursday and a memorial service for soldiers at Forbes, with public invited. The committee urged wider attendance and coordination with Friendly Societies and other helpers.
Policy announcement listing coverage for bowellings, furniture, stores, stock-in-trade, farm buildings, crops, personal and accident insurances, workers compensation, live stock, homesteads, woolsheds, hay stacks, growing crops, and all risks insured at low current rates.
Sducie announces a business change from the Thatchery run by Mr J F Lannan on Rankin Street and plans to continue the same trades, including meats and groceries, at Moderate Drives with Hines Primes and Meet.
AK Hianihalan has taken over the Vandenberg Hotel Forbes in Alaska and promises all liquors true to label. Mrs Wardman will supervise dining room and accommodations, with special attention to service and comfort.
J mr hardiman proprietor promotes Roy Black’s latest Slodel Studebaker car for hire. The service offers pickup and drop off with timing suited to the customer. Call to engage and test ride.
Disjointed OCR fragment from Standard Insurance Co of New Zealand lists various coverages including fire crops hailstorm accident and live stock, with garbled terms and missing context.
W Plio k announces he has taken over the Forbes hotel from Mr R W Dowland and guarantees rest of liquors good table and first class accommodation.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association invites inquiries from F BATH & CO., district representatives. Coverage includes accident, workmen's compensation, and other branches of accident insurance. Terms on application.
The piece reports unrest in Western racing with a gang causing concern. calls for license crackdowns to clean up the sport. It lists recent winners at Callowdadra and Bathurst Bathurst meets, plus Sydney results and Tattersall's Cup outcomes, including notable races and times.
Messrs H A Barraclough L of Sydney Melbourne and Newcastle plan a professional visit to this town on the dates shown. Each member holds a London University diploma and will offer lenses tailored to correct eye defects. Mr Barraclough will be at Albions Hotel Tuesday May from 9 am to 6 pm consult qualified opticians for best prices on future orders from C C Buckland.
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