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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
3
Fragmentary text shows court mentions, names like Tweed and Roy, dates, and payments. The readable parts reference a legal proceeding with defense, a judge, and a ruling date. Names and places are incomplete due to garbled OCR.
Sydney dispatch says generals Fournier Ville and Colonel Charlier plus five officers face trial for Mauberge surrender. Joffre and thirty other generals are listed as witnesses. Also noted are Berlin verdicts on revived German woollen Industry and a Londonderry faction update.
Agreement forms on sale at UPFICE Lucerne Seed with price 2/8 per pound. Wright Heaton Ltd Forbes offers prime lucerne seed. Trespass notice warns prosecutions for any unauthorized act on Carrawolitty property. all previous permissions canceled by the manager.
Walter J. Kelly & Co. advertise loans on Broad Acres from £1000 with high interest rates for six years. Full particulars available from the firm at Parkes.
A local business operates a fruit and refreshment room on Rankin Street and will carry on the business of Up-to-date Lines as listed in the notice.
A local transport service advertises a Studebaker available for hire at any time. The notice promises safe and comfortable travel and invites interested parties to ring a phone number for bookings.
Toenbon Bros announce the purchase of a famed Dodge Brothers car for hire and readiness to undertake any trip day or night. N. E. Johnson former AUF member will serve as the mechanical driver in charge. Phone 40 and 78.
A reward is offered for information leading to the capture of persons responsible for stock theft and branding incidents involving sheep and cattle in the area of Walter G. and Stutt. The notice targets stock thieves and threats to livestock along the boundary, with details on brands and locations.
A warning issued by Wallace Hunter prohibits hunting fishing or trespassing on Prairie Lands with prosecution implied for violations.
Con Clifford proprietor announces the Hotel Victoria Forbes has been taken over from 3 M Comiskey. The dining room and stabling are being re opened and patrons will find every convenience. Grass paddocks available if required.
Anzac Day public holiday events announced for Forbes on Monday April 26 1920. Street pageant begins at 10 am from Town Hall with bands and friendly societies prizes for best display and poorest turnout. Includes Anzac Cup trot and boosted prizes for athletic cycling and returned soldiers events. Entries close Thursday night April 22 at 8 pm.
The Albion Hotel in Forbes stands as a four family hotel and a principal home of the West offering top departments and broad guest services. The notice highlights its prominence in local commerce and its role as a key lodging and social venue.
Jack Leader announces takeover of the South Forbes Hotel from James Pascoe. He pledges strict business conduct and aims to attract patrons with a specialty in keeping all spirits due to Imbel and a fine selection of beers and wines.
In aid of Soldiers' Ward at Forbes Hospital a grand ball with Acret's orchestra and Ladies supper. prizes for best fancy dress and best costume, dancing until 3. Admission Double Ticket 166, single 2/ Stage. Donations invited. T. E. Dramse and L. J. Fell, Joint Hon Secretaries.
J. J. Flannery proprietor announces major improvements to the Australia Hotel Forbes. Bar remodeled at great expense, now spacious and up to date. Automatic washing fountains installed, guaranteeing cleanliness and top quality service.
Patrons are informed that the Dining and Tea Room next to Meagher and Co's is closed. Brothers shop, opposite the Post Office and near the Albion Hotel, will host better accommodation for patrons. The confectionary department remains at the old address near Kevin's chemical shop, with cool drinks, ice creams, lollies, and home made cakes at both shops.
The Public Service Board at Hunter Street Sydney announces a competition for Junior Clerks male permanent appointments. Examinations in English composition, dictation and handwriting will be held in Sydney and country centres on 17 May 1920. Candidates must have Leaving or Intermediate Certificate and pay a 1/ fee via Clerk of Petty Sessions or Treasury. Applications close 28 April 1920.
An advertisement announces that The Employers' Liability Assurance reserves exceed 25,000,000 for fire hail motor car accident workmen's compensation live stock and all other insurances except life. For full particulars and quotations contact the appointed local agent of the corporation replacing the imperial officer.
J Sullivan and Bon announce purchase of G Gillard’s carrying business in Forbes. They offer all carrying and forwarding work with personal attention and aim to earn public patronage. Trial invited, satisfaction guaranteed.
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