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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
4
Mr C Prow announces purchase of Mrs Popper's Fruit and Refreshment kiosk on Rankin Street and plans to run an up to date line of offerings under the same business name.
A notice states the transfer of the Dutchery business formerly run by Mr J F Lannan on Rookie Street. The new owner will continue goods on up-to-date prime beef and mutton at moderate prices.
Moore Brooke & Co promote WALBAS and URAZING insurances through THE EMPLOYERS LABILITY ASSURANCE CORPORATION LD of London. Reserves cover fire hail motor car accident workmen compensation live stock and all kinds of insurances except life. Full particulars and quotations available on request.
Notice to patrons that the binlug and Tea Room beside Meagher Co’s has closed. Patrons are directed to the other shop near the Post Office and Albion Hotel, while the confectionary department remains at the old address and continues offering cool drinks ice cream home made cakes pies and pastries at both shops.
A fragmented plea asserts patrons should earn favorable treatment through deserving service. It implies that proper manners and decent lodging are expected in exchange for continued patronage.
Com Clifford formerly of Comte Parkes Globe Motel Forbes takes over Hotel Victoria Forbes from S M'Comlakey. Dining room reopening, improved accommodations and conveniences promised. Gram paddocks set by patrons supervised by new proprietor Com Clifford.
The Hotel Australia on Lachlan and Templar Streets in Forbes is described as one of the most comfortable in Forbes. It has been completely refurbished at a considerable cost and now offers spacious, spotless rooms with automatic washing and towel services guaranteeing cleanliness.
K Hardiman has assumed operation of the Commercial and Pastoralists Hotel the public is assured all liquors will be true to label. Mrs Hardiman will personally supervise the dining room and accommodations.
30 000 trust morey Po Lendon broad acreage sum from £1000 up at 6 percent interest for 6 years. For full particulars Walter J. Kelly & Co Parkes.
A brief note underscores the importance of neat tone in appearance and the stamp of well pressed roan fabric. It mentions Style and Pinten or Suits as the key heal items for a proper look.
A Saturday morning fire in Little Court Street destroyed stables behind Mrs. Clifford's Empire Hotel and damaged adjacent wooden walls. Firefighters saved the Empire Hotel, while a nearby cobbler shop and other premises suffered smoke and heat damage. No serious injuries were reported as residents evacuated promptly.
Mr WV English of Weeloona Sage Cowal died after two violent internal attacks and a final operation. He passed away at 1 o clock on the morning of April 201% after a long illness. His funeral was held at the Catholic portion of the Wya lung cemetery with many mourners present. The community mourns his loss and remembers his family, including a widow and four sons. A new obit note from Sir Ludlow’s Wamboyne is included.
A brief notice announces a forthcoming sale to support renovating Bugle Hall with a Friday night event at Ut centre. A faint cricket rumor involving Maoh is noted but unconfirmed.
An essay by Samual Blytie discussed in The Saturday Evening Post under the title Doing in Dryland. It surveys psychological aspects of prohibition, arguing money and social context influence drinking more than laws, and explores individual choice versus state enforcement in temperance debates.
In a rugged Albury meeting, rider Harry Hyland piloted Thindra to the Cup, fighting off interference and a late challenge. The race showcased tight finishes with Windur and others pressing the leaders as the field thinned.
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