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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1926
Page
1
The Albion Hotel Forbes is described as the leading commercial house and the best hotel to the West, offering refined arrangements for patrons comfort. Proprietor WM Preabairn highlights true to label liquors, expert chef and excellent cuisine, with attention to patrons pleasure.
An ad style notice touts Hotel Australia at Laghlan and Templar Streets in Australia. It claims high reputation and comfort, offering refined accommodation and top quality service with selective features and brand-name goods.
Mrs E Hooper proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel announces reopening of the South Forbes Hotel offering good accommodation for travelers. The advertisement promotes cool beer and convivial hospitality under the House of Comfort brand with contact by phone 125.
The Post Office Hotel shows major renovations and will become one of the finest in Sydney with new improvements underway. Patrons previously flocked there and will find upgraded facilities and service under proprietor Jack Clark. Phone 78.
Notice from Mogurs 1 Tremmond and Sons Limited seeks public notice in Portas and Dianet about supplying town produce at Sherritt Street Barber. The yard lists Cham Caserne Hay Gata Flour Bran Pollard Mewl and Chir Wheat sold. Also mentions AMPS BAUR WINFS and FRUIT, rough timber and battens for droppers and gate farnes. Dated 20 July 192%
Local notice states that the petitioner has bought a pan hem stitching machine and will take all classes of hemming. Town residents will receive attention at the Country Women's Rest Rooms on Court Street Parke near Peat Omica.
The Vandenberg Hotel in Forbes announces major improvements to attract visitors. It boasts unmatched arrangements and conveniences for guests, with refined cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and attentive service. Phone 16 for inquiries.
W M Baker returns as proprietor of the Victoria and plans a venture featuring excellent accommodation and culinary fare. The note promises varied wines, reliable plumbing and gas, and a venue for a concert or social gathering. Baker aims to attract guests with a bright, inviting atmosphere.
A terse trespass notice warns that all persons trespassing or wandering on the property will be prosecuted without regard to portions. It states that anyone removing horses or other stock without authority will face the utmost rigor of the town.
Twenty pound reward for anyone providing information that leads to the conviction of a person involved in stock theft from Wandary, Bishop War Market, with back marked cattle brands. Names Walter H. R. Stitt and others appear in the notice as persons of interest.
A garbled notice outlines ad copy deadlines for advertisers. It specifies times for Friday and Thursday submissions and promises stricter future adherence to the schedule for better display. It mentions earlier submissions improving handling.
The article details methods for cultivating and planting a wheat crop, emphasizing drill depth and uniform seed placement. It discusses lime and fertilizer timing, variety suitability, and the need for careful preparation of paddocks and seedbeds to ensure even germination and healthy stand.
A readable notice describes the Gibbons Distributing Centre with references to Parkes and surrounding districts. It mentions stock and delivery, a plumber contact, and the planned introduction of new machinery and vehicles, directing readers to Geo. Conjhe Forbes for further particulars.
A fragmented report notes that proper maternal care, exposure to fresh air, and gentle remedies are advised to ease coughs and bronchitis in children. It warns against harsh substances and emphasizes safe, mild treatments. Domestic routines and nutrition are mentioned as supportive factors for respiratory health.
Clarrie Howe announces a new venture combining stationery sporting goods and confectionery under the Sophinone Howe's Studios brand. The operation, led by proprietor Clarrie Howe, will run from the gala venue in Anstruluea Amateuri, featuring contacts at the listed phone line.
The fragment advertises The Plaza in Manly with mentions of superior accommodation and livery service. It lists contact details, proprietress Forbes Wyalong Motor Service, and travel schedules between Forbes and Wyalong with passenger care and related notes. Public notices are sparse and unclear due to damaged text.
Advertisements announce a contract for canvas prints for the paper to be retired in Sydmap by Cordon and Goteh Ltd Bar ravel Street Esmatey Drees Coop Cow 178 Caatie cum Brrest Renter s Lal 16 Casttereneh Street Catte Patterson Co 81 Kent Street The Weston Ch Chamber of Com woveco Dulldingu George Street.
A fractured note hints that discerning individuals seek top quality printing and instinctively turn to the Advocate office for the best. The fragment suggests a local push for superior printed matter and reliable service.
Walter J Kelly Co conducts auction sales across the region and notes trust money for lending to Dalgety and Co Ltd. The listing mentions Liberal advances on woolstock and partnerships with Parkes, Forbes, and Peak Hull for Dalgety and Co Ltd.
Full stock and spare parts at Pred Shirvington's Boot Shop on Hilda Street near Cricket Ground. Machines delivered, best for cash with a big discount. District agent for Singers.
A fragment evokes a slogan about comfort and travel, mentioning HL G. STYLER as proprietor of an establishment and referencing rough roads. The readable text hints at a nostalgic or marketing blurred message within an old styled roadside business context.
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