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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
10
Large stock of hand tools machinery and a dense business listing. Agencies include Commercial Union Wire, Dausty & Coe Machinery, and local agents for Chrysler Ford automobiles. Sales conducted on aptedate lines with property lists available on request. Local offices listed with phone contacts.
The entry notes B J Butler as general storekeeper at Yarrabandai announcing a new shop offering groceries hardware saddlery crockery and more. It mentions prices and comparison with larger towns, daily and weekly papers, and various goods including fruit and tea. Trucks ordered to Tomington and a note on supplies and vendors appear in the fragment.
Weather conditions described for Monwonga include rain and hot spells with forecasts of a mild winter ahead. Mentions of football and tennis activities at local clubs with attendees, matches, and season hopes for players and teams. References to community figures and upcoming events imply a busy social and sporting calendar.
Revita with Wea) organized the Bedgerabong annual school picnic on Wednesday 20th. The event began about 10 o'clock at the School of Arts with exhibitions by the children and a display of crafts. The program featured fruit, and prizes were awarded to numerous pupils. 148 children attended under teacher Mr. Stewart, who praised the hard work and enthusiasm. An afternoon of handball, races, and other sports followed, organized by Moanra Cowell, J Rodgery, and T. McColl. A dance closed the day with local music by Mart Moore’s Hayat Orchestra. The tennis club planned a match for Saturday and a social on Wednesday May 4 at the School.
L. C. Harris & Co listing land and stocks on application. Phones: Ang. Grenfell: 14 Caraga.
An old-time advertisement promotes H E Randall Baker and Paetrycook offering Woodlox Canes and catering locally. It touts fountain drinks, hot pies, fresh produce, and weekly specials with contact emphasis on phone number 10 for orders.
The advertisement describes a complete and comfortable lodging house in the Went area with attention to visitors. It highlights a superior atmosphere, services for guests, and a focus on wine, spirits, and all lines of tavern trade under Proprietor Taylor.
The Quandialla Progress Association prepares for its annual gathering on Monday with a full agenda including town improvements and district matters. Personal notes report the appointment of a local doctor pending applications and transfers of officials, with social events and a public ball planned to support building funds and hall chairs.
Lata of Sydney Hine pleasure announces takeover of the well known Bogan Gate Hotel from Mr Hurley and asks patrons to support the establishment. Emphasis on traveller comfort, table and venison accommodation, and attentive service.
An old classified style entry lists Martin Keir as a BTOGE AND TATION AGENT with ties to Farmers and Graxlare Co and Farmers' Implement Co. It also mentions Hugh and Malloy Motor Cars with a phone reference and mentions Sivan tes Correnpandease Tavnted in a fragmented line.
A fragment from The Model Store listing offers general merchandise and services. It mentions Olsen as proprietor and advertises a range of goods including fruit confectionery cold drinks and tobacco. The notice emphasizes first class accommodation and public premises usage.
A garbled note lists Les Olsen as a general broker and stock and property agent with a phone contact and mentions wheat buying at the highest market rate. It references companies including McKay's Machinery Atlas Insurance and Austin's Windmills, suggesting a local business card or advertisement.
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