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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
1
Twenty six shearers from Forbes have left for the Riverina seeking work under a forty four hour week and higher pay. Nine left by Friday’s train and seven by yesterday, with destinations Winninurra shed near Jorilderle and Goelgumbin, each with 27 stands.
Correspondence notes a lively remark by Mr Donagher who mocks Mr Shirvington as sensible and deserving of reproof by the Hospital Committee. The writer derides older critics and faults their fossilized views, suggesting a more progressive stance would improve matters.
The Hermitage transfer case returns to the Land Board via a reference from the Land Appeal Court for a rehearing. The 62 year old Miss Alice Rawlins seeks to purchase through her brother as attorney while Thomas objects due to an expiring option. The Board reaffirms its prior stance favoring refusal, indicating no reason to depart from the April decision.
A historical note advises parents to prepare a non poisonous cough remedy at home to avoid habit forming opium drugs in commercial mixtures. It promotes a base formula labeled HRENZO with herbal extracts and sweetened water for a quick relief solution.
The notice advertises personal, accident, sickness and workers compensation insurance covering Dwelles furniture, stock, farm buildings, crops, live stock, hay, homesteads and sheds at the lowest current rates. It emphasizes coverage for crops, barns, and all insured classes with affordable rates.
The notice advertises a printed catalogue in Australia featuring a sale of fees, drops and stocks, nailstorm accident coverage with farmer n policy notes, live stock including foaling risks, and a best rubber stamp offered by the Advocate Office. Linen stamps and business stampa are listed among items.
Templar Street Forbes announces new fleet additions from Johnson Bros and Lodge Bros. Cars for hire offered day or night with reliable drivers. M E Johnson named mechanical supervisor. contact numbers 20 and 76 for immediate service.
The Albion Hotel, formerly Tattersall's Tel in Parkes and Brighton Hotel at Brighton-le-Sands, is now under new management. The proprietor promises renovation and improvements, prioritizing comfort and convenience and vowing to offer the very best in all respects.
E Francis Proprietor confirms J K Hardiman will supervise dining room and accommodations at the Commercial and Pastorali sta hotel ensuring high quality and true labeling.
J Flannery announces substantial enhancements to the Australia hotel in Forbes Town District. The building has been remodelled at notable cost, offering one of the West’s most spacious up to date bars. Auto mats washing fountains installed guarantee cleanliness and high standards for guests.
Con Clifford, formerly of Forbes Globe Hotel, announces takeover of the Hotel Victoria Forbes with new managers R R Roberts and W Mintosh. Dining room reopening and improved accommodations promised, with grass paddocks available for patrons and their horses.
A. Gunn reports the acquisition of the Jack Twists billiard parlor and Tobacconists Shop on Han Kin Street by Vega, pledging personal strict attention to business to attract public patronage. Smokers’ accessories and tackle items are listed with the Lilliard Saloon providing goods and marker services.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association announces agents F. Kate and Co as district representatives for personal accident workmen's compensation and other accident insurance coverage. application available.
J Sullivan and Son announce the purchase of G Gillard's carrying business in Forbes and District. They offer all classes of carrying and forwarding work with strict personal attention and pledge fair public patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed.
District Agents for Dalgety Co. Ltd at Parkes Forbes and Pean Hill solicit inquiries on liberal advances made on wool and stick. Correspondence invited and phone contact 84 listed.
Roy announces purchase of latest Studebaker models and offers cars for hire for trips and trials. Two Studebakers available for clients with pickup and return service, inviting customers to test drive and compare prices and offerings.
A dated warning on Wandary Holding forbids hunting shooting or trespassing after the stated date. It declares prosecution without respect to poisons and vows severe action against anyone removing horses or other stock without authority.
Printed and published by the proprietor George Washington Brownhill at the office of The Forbes Advocate Lachlan Street Forbes.
On site, a bold claim highlights neat hair and style as the stamp of a well dressed man. The message emphasizes Cut, Style, and Finishes as the real thing, positioning fashion as a first impression priority.
Commercial Hotel Forbes. W Prior announces he has taken over the Commercial Hotel from R W Dowland and guarantees the best liquors good table and first class accommodation for patrons.
The Forbes Jockey Club reports extensive upgrades at Forbes racecourse. A special committee led by A J Reymond J J Flannery P T Stinson and C O Buckland oversaw renovations including a rebuilt box office, expanded parade ground seating, new female cloakroom and washing area, a new bar on the paddock fence, and improved legible signage. Walter Thomson and assistants carried out the work with Tom Smith commended for overall care and management.
A Greyspear Oy owned mare Bhanahan attracts notice as a promising brood and sire's qualities praised. Multiple Grayspears expected to enter Hinelight soon. Local training disrupted but progress continues with about twelve horses in work despite recent interruptions.
The report lists race handicaps at Parkes for Thursday including Opening Handicap entries such as Algol and Bembe’s, various horses with weights from 7.0 to 9.12, and names like Sir Russel Cherokees, First Stanmore, and Maybray. Also details Visitors and Show Wandicap fields with numerous entries and weights, plus Judges' and Welter Handicap lines with multiple contenders. The listing shows participant names, jockeys, and assigned weights for each event.
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