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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
7
A field report notes hailstorms affecting livestock and farm policy coverage including special farmer's policy provisions. Assessments focus on foaling risks and potential claims under live stock coverage amid storm damage.
Association Incure with F. Rath Co district representatives offer personal accident and workmen's compensation insurance. Other branches of accident insurance accepted. Terms available on application.
Mr Martin informs Forbes residents and nearby districts that he has taken over the hotel recently run by Mr Lal Walace. He plans to operate on up-to-date lines with dra gvensed wines and spirits maintaining true to label. Tables supervised by Mrs Martin and ample stabling for motor cars. Motto: Treat Others as You Expect Others to Treat You.
Fire Personal accident sickness and workmen's compensation cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and live stock. Policies insured at lowest rates for homesteads woolsheds barns haystacks growing crops and all classes of risks.
Furniture removed and stored parcels delivery. All trains met. General Produce Merchants. Wool hides and skins bought. Telephone 159.
Best of all timbers stocked. Cash buyers of all logs in any quantity, SPECIALITY. Large supplies of Firewood on hand in all sizes. Prompt delivery to all parts of town.
Murillo, a magnificent brown horse with Galopin blood, is praised as a top sire. The article notes his pedigree through Macaroni and Friar's Balsam, referencing the 1000 Gainesa winner Kate and Bona Vista as distant relations, and lists many offspring including Believe, Master Mario, Pride of Murillo, Murillo Rose, Ultramarine, and Spiteful among others. Irrigated lucerne paddocks on the Macquarie River are mentioned as free of charge.
BLUEPAN 1905 outline as a well tempered 16.1 hand horse with solid form across many courses. Notable wins include Gulgong Cullenbone Yamble Trangie Gligandra Walgett Narrabri Parkes Goolma Gul Rong Cup and Mudgee meeting marks. Multiple second places at Parramatta Mile and Canowindra, plus fast times like 1 15 4 for furlongs and 1 20 seven furlongs. Mares in paddock receive good attention, but owner bears no liability. reduction for two or more mares owned by same person. Cc T Boyd owner.
The fortnightly Forbes Council meeting records aldermen present including Sam as Mayor and discusses Water Conservation Board pump applications on the Lachlan River, objections to Parkes show public holiday, permissive occupancy near waterworks, shaft safety penalties, earthworks inspection, fire brigade horses tender, pipe supply for reserve, coal price rise, street repairs, and various works and financial items.
The Commonwealth Government War Loan offers 10 year currency with 4.4 percent interest and par price. A six month interest is payable on December 11, final instalment due November 6. The issue encourages all classes to subscribe, highlighting patriotism and national finance over the war effort, with even £10 contributions eligible.
Advert promotes Hean's Essence as a home remedy for coughs and colds. Testimonials from readers claim it reduces expense, is easy to prepare, and safe for infants and adults. Sold by chemists and stores, with a Sydney supplier listed.
At the meeting Alderman Mullpr requested information on pre paid meters. Alderman Bates pressed for street improvements to be carried out. Alderman Edwardes asked that his prior complaint about the carter be addressed at the next meeting and that the carter and foreman attend. The aim was to settle the matter.
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