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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
1
The Albion Hotel Forbes markets itself as the leading commercial house in Forbes and one of the West's best hotels. It promises comfortable accommodations, meals of high quality, and a wide range of liquors true to label under proprietor WM Freebairn at Lachlan and Templar Streets.
Mrs E H J Hooper announces she has taken over the South Forbes Hotel formerly the Metropolitan Hotel and will operate it as a House of Comfort offering top spirits and beers, with wet accommodations for travellers. Phone 123.
The bar at the Post Office Hotel is being completely remodeled and will be among the finest outside Sydney. Improvements advance the standard of liquor, attracting discerning patrons who choose the Post Office Hotel as their rendezvous. Phone 75. Jack Clarke, proprietor.
The firm informs the public that its office is now at the Town Produce Store in Sherriff Street Forbes with a full stock of chaff lucerne hay oats flour bran pollard meal and chick wheat available. Orders accepted for 4HAMP SAUR WINES and FRUIT as well as rough and dressed timber hard wood battens for droppers and gates.
Miss Fr Peters announces she has a new hem stitching machine and will take all classes of hemstitching. Customers will receive best attention. COUNTRY WOMEN'S REST ROOMS Court Street Parkes near Post Office.
Residents and visitors to Forbes are urged to try the Vandenberg Hotel now offering top accommodation. The lounges rival any in the West with fine cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and prompt guest service. GENTS Phone 16.
W H Baker returns as proprietor at Hotel Victoria offering improved accommodation and a full bar with best brands. Noted features include stabling and garage, with telephone contact provided as 63.
After this date all persons found trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without respect to Lemaona. Persons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
Twenty pound reward offered for information leading to conviction of persons stealing stock from WANDARY. Bheep Ear Marked W on back of Bin Horse and Cattle Brand Spyglass. Walter H. Stitt RR.Stitt.
The notice states change of copy deadlines for advertisers. Copy must reach by 4 p.m. Monday for Tuesday issues and by 10 a.m. Thursday for Friday lanes to ensure proper display. Early submissions are encouraged for better handling.
The Forbes Advocate notes carnations as favorites for shapely blooms and perfume. They thrive in well drained soil with sand or manure to texture. dusting with lime and air exposure reduce disease. year round planning and pinching back promote size and quality. Top varieties include Geisha Julia Grey Mericola Purple Emperor Renown Salmon Prince Commissioner Davies Firefly John Storey Lagonda and new Eggleston Ranunculus strain with large blooms and diverse colors.
Scarce s is to be expected but seeds and packets are available. Offer includes Anemone, Antirrhinum, Dianthus, Lupins, Pansy, Violas, Sweet Peas and many more with herbs and vegetables such as Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Parsley, Onions, Turnips. Collections include mixed varieties and higher priced selections. Mention this paper for ATL post free address Shepherd's Ltd.
Advertisements or contracts for the paper to be received in Sydney designate Gordon and Goteh Ltd Barrick Street Country Press Coop Co 178 Castlereagh Street Reuters Ltd 15 Castlereagh Street Catt Patterson Co 876 Kent Street The Weston Co Chamber of Commerce Buildings George Street.
A minister greets a recently married parishioner amid rumors of domestic strife. Amusing vignettes follow from hospital visitors, schoolroom quips, and family misunderstandings, including a nurse’s bedside chatter and a squire’s cheery advice to a wounded man.
Several clients request concise small grazing propositions outlining terms, timelines, and livestock allocations. Proposals should cover pasture access, water rights, fencing, maintenance costs, risk management, and payment schedules for potential pasturage agreements.
Auction sales conducted in any part of the state. Stock and property list on application. Trust money to lend at lowest rates. District agents Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill for Dalgety and Co Ltd. Liberal advances made on wool and stock. Let us know your requirements.
An advertisement promotes sewing machines and spare parts at Fred Shirvington's Boot Shop in Forbes with sale terms and cash discounts. The listing notes a district agent and a contact number at Hilda Street near the Cricket Ground, offering delivery and best hire car services in Forbes.
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