Aldion Hotel Seeks New Management After Takeover
Aldion Hotel owner HL Croft reports a takeover of the noted house and plans to run a top quality residential and commercial hotel. The new management aims to improve services and property standards.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
4
Empire Hotel Taken Over by Mrs Clifford at Empire Hotel
Mrs Clifford has announced the Empire Hotel is now under her management. The long established hotel will be operated under her direct supervision with the best of beers wines and spirits stocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe Hag
Waa
Ted Clifford Fae Nleasure
Cliford
Insurance Company Coverage Summary
Standard Insurance Co. of W.27.5 Ltd lists fire, including crops and stacks, hailstorm, accident including special farmer's policy, and live stock including foaling risks. The note outlines policy scope and risk coverage for agricultural operations and farm property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Insurance CO. OF
W.27.5 Ltd
German and Belgian Forces Clash Near Oriest
A wartime report describes German cavalry attacking a Belgian barricade near Oriest. Fierce fighting followed as Germans pressed a road assault and armored barricades, with heavy losses on both sides. The conflict involved cavalry units, artillery duels, and attempts to break through fortified lines, ending in German retreat after significant casualties and a delayed breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neue Brussel
Lens
Oriest
Holstun
Ani
Tonsres
Hay
Naame
Hermans
Tom Diestenaw
Phe
van Donren
Wittens
French and German Engagement in Belgium Report
Readable fragments describe a clash between French and German forces in Belgium. The French reportedly repelled a German dragoon advance, with two French battalions rallying to counterattack as a German column withdrew, leaving several wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fintlevy
Teel
Germans Enter France In Bold Push Through Belgium
Fragmented report notes German forces advancing into France from Belgium with heavy fighting in Bastogne and the Meuse valley. The dispatch mentions large troop movements and entrenched positions as the conflict intensifies along a broad front.
Effects of War Report From Belgian Countryside
A battered Belgian countryside sees cornfields and gardens trampled and smoke rising from lines as Suppressional Leagues push militant action. The report notes Austrian cavalry regiments and shifting control near the front, with local livelihoods disrupted and security deteriorating amid ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owie
Cosaacka
Money from America aid to British loan plan
A parliamentary committee from the New York Chamber of Commerce recommends 21,900,000 to support a flag in the public debt scheme in the Cuan lau Yredsuty. Banke r of Fangland is named as trustee with Gordon and Braslan among those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russians Capture Key War Terminal at Lemberg
Russian cavalry seized a vital railway terminus at Waxt Lemberg and checked the Austrian advance, delivering a setback to Austrian forces in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxt Lemberg
French Advance Report From Parla and War Outlook
The Times correspondent at Parla notes signals of French arms activity and steady concentration operations. Reports suggest Belgian operations could end today while Cologne remains under watch, with Mediterranean naval movements cited and tensions rising between Japan and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Parla
Envertme Troona
Teleeraph! War Gorreabonilevt Saya
Col‘Ogne
Lars Cttan
Xwarda
Hhustil
Cologne
Hussten
Kaiser"s Wilo Promises in Balkan War News
Fragmented dispatch reports German losses at Mujhausen and Wiehyzoe with many soldiers killed or captured while Austrian defenders sustain heavy casualties. Russian advance disrupts Austro‑Hungarian lines. Moscow fund drives and Allied support efforts feature in a chaotic war update with scattered figures and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Vrées
Hain
Murnigante
Moscow
Wales
Canton
Unclear German unrest and antiwar protests described
Fragmentary report notes turmoil in Berlin as antiwar rallies are broken up by troops. Soldiers seize demonstrators while ships move eastward over the North Sea amid revolutionary rhetoric and rising nationalist sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiter
Sharlotte Jones Faces Forfeiture Case At Forbes Police Court
An elderly Morhun resident, Sharlotte Jones of Brewery Lane, appeared before Mr Murchuel Holcombe at Forbes Police Court on Feidup morning charged with not telling money for an immoral purpose. Witnesses described a troubled family situation, alleged improper acts within the Jones household, and the defense sought a remand. The case touched on repeated immorality allegations and family disputes. The court heard testimonies from Constable Colewun and others, including claims about a daughter and the family’s movements, with the outcome hinting at a potential ten months imprisonment in Bathurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharlotte Jones
Brewery Lane
Morhun
Murchuel Holcombe
Pam
Forbes
Lychlanr
Ferendam
Jones
Tle
Colewun
Futter
Rankine Street
Larhlen Street
Brewis Lane
Mra Jones
Ant
Brewney Lane
Forest
Dovie's
Penukes
Jiminy Pagar
Thomas
Eonty Jones
Ennis
Joey
Foster
Sydney
von Stable
Bhurinde Jones
Bathurst
Racing and Football Highlights From Sydney to Australia
Sporting memories recount chaotic Sydney night battles and Brisbane rivalries with Milburn Saylor and Shugrue amid racing notes and football results. The day featured Roseniil’s Saturday lineup, a Dayle Cup triumph, and Davis Conference chatter alongside Davis Comarchon lore and tennis singles where Brooke defeated Williams 6 1 2 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Milburn Saylor
Walnis St
Brisbane
Erry Jerome Fry
Forbes Enrolment Notice For Volunteer Forces Formation
Lieutenant Burton commands a volunteer force forming in Sydney for expeditionary service. An examination will be held in Forbes by APIM Mel Ra OMleyr to notify volunteers. Applicants must report to Old Drill Hall Crose Arrest Horlne at short notice. Warnings waived for 10 months missing forces. volunteers forwarded to Regimental Headquarters Toreday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Wire
Sydney
Forbes
Hie
Apia
Rai Omleyr
Jonson
Parkus
Howe
Redtilinous
Tirac
Lo Hydney
Barton
Wml
Win Bony
Forbes District Hospital Meeting Reveals Staff and Finances
A Forbes District Hospital committer meeting on Monday night listed attendees including Momra Donaghey and others. Nurse Stirling received a salary increase for entering her second year, and the treasurer reported a balance of £117 16s 4d with £114 11s 8d paid. A visiting committee was appointed for the month, and the matron noted 0 patients in the hospital with a 12.62 duty charge since the last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momra Donaghey
Promadnt
Blagehe
Lynch
Mlle
Ford
Btone
JL Wan
Grant Nures
Martin
Abnee
Nurse Stirling
Glauche, Stone
Donnebes
Monty
Fragmented OCR Query From The Salvation Army Story
A garbled OCR fragment references Sydney and a suspenseful question about a suit. It mentions the Salvation Army and a timetable around January with unclear names and details.
Av Tiogau Gales and Grand National Hurdle Race Notes
The report covers Tiogau Gales racing on Thursday auction bidding by Abr W. J Keast and sale to Mr Pensley of Cowrm, plus the Grand National Hurdle Race won by Voyuxenr senonid and Larry Platat bird. It mentions Mrs Archer of Forbes linked to Tattarsall's syeule, early race stir, and Archer drawing a starter’s share with weeks ahead. Also Sydney boxing news: Clabby knocked out Smulth in Sydney, with Dave Smith’s Brisbanes bout results and potential rematch considerations for ifm Aw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abr
W. J Keast
Pensley
Cowrm
Voyuxenrsenonid
Larry Platat Bird
Mrs Archer
Forbes
Yaw Roainfield ix
Tattarsall
Syeule
Wallye
Fapie
Mes
Sydney
Dave
Briabane
Evan
Dimmy
Syiney
Tims Chubby
Harness Maker Ad Promises Quality and Low Prices
An old advertisement for Bogan Gate offers general repair of all harnesses with leather goods, claiming honest workmanship and guaranteed quality. It stresses low prices and high craftsmanship, using period marketing language.
Fragmentary Trade Notice Cited Machinery Firms
Partial OCR excerpt references Maseey Harris Machinery and clutterback brox engines and chaf cotlera. Mentions Paton Burn s Manures and Northern Assurance Coy. An auction or sale conduct is implied but details are unreadable due to damaged text.
Balands Jack the Bay Clyde Gale Stallion Rising Four
Balands Jack a bay Clyde Gale stallion rising four years, sired by Daland Jack by Young Bal Hille, dam Ned We by Uayy mpd, with further references to lineage through Pride of Richwands and Brown Prince. He won prizes at Hawkesbury Show and other shows including Northern Ixricotturat, Royal Agricultural Show Scotland, Kiljournock, Glasgow, and Highland shows based on the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Gale
Daland
Young Bal- Hille
Batwhegii
Muchuater Hillp
Dani Jeesie
Pride of Richwands
Uayy
Brown Prince
Drmman
Ton
Ot Wocoln
Ol Clynostaty Litany
Jacks
Sirdas
Charmer Tiniy
Trike Winton
Wien
Farwee
Gory
Imp
Hawkesbury
Mano Holmed
Royal Northern Agricwinunal
Suring
Scotland
Prince of Albion
WITS
Malmedin
Kalmed
Kiljournock
Clasgow
Neen
Wighland
Ericultural Society
Wehtand
Xricultural Society
Special Value Bidding and Home Furnishings Fr catalog entry
Special Value Bidding and Home Furnishings catalog notes items such as vinyl flooring wool rugs door mats window blinds and tables. It mentions brands colors and a range of prices with emphasis on discounted prices and product descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rei Bae
Gil
Syérhal Vale
Sidinboarn
Spm
Notice of Removal Moves Draper to Old Deanery
Sursh Draper appears to notify relocation to the Old Deanery Parrand Street North Hill where she will continue to receive patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sursh Draper
Parrand Street
North HiLl
Ashcroft Forbes Butchering Co Thanks Loyal Customers
Ashcroft the Forbes Butchering Company expresses gratitude to numerous customers for past patronage and hopes for continued support in the future. Special attention indicates ongoing catering of business needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashcroft
Forbes
Morwich and London Accident Assurance Association Notice
Morwich and London Accident Assurance Association advertises insurance terms. It references RATT & CO and representative coverage for personal accident, workman’s compensation, and related benefits. Application terms include a 9 percent rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morwich and London Accident Assurance Association
Ratt & CO
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Aldion Hotel
Croft
Aniownes Haye
Aimee
Post Office Motel
E. E. Richardson
Hotel Australia
Propretor
J. I. Flannery
Hotel Vandenberg
A. B. Coleman
Bate
Queensland
Coleman, Proprietor
Empire Hotel
Gool
Ted Clifford
Empire
W. Sinclair
Hera
Geneva
Forbes Hotel
Ud Wil Endeavour
Tattersall's
J. J. Flannery
George Dunn
Wistriet
Unt
Hy Alrief
Brussels
Belgium
France
Am Sauakement
Bastogne
Jounlay
Darthe
Heine
Mouss
MONEY
America
Tapan
Kaiser
Australis
England
Berlin
Sharlotte
Muaketoon
Roseniil
Huriliga
Morris
Wundae Hanilivep
Feud
Granvilla Stakes
Goynzon
Awuiden Mate
Linas
Aueunh Masdican
Maronveo
Cartingord Mile
Kingabaroweh
TE Pojnta
Chiswa
Sie Visl
Truila
Long Tolarew
York
Wildini
Mistentie
Hy Bt
Te Loven
Davis Comarchon
M'Loughlin
IB Fei
Doudies Ware
Mrookes
Wilding
Wiya Detent
M’laughtin Ant Buus
Brookes
Williams
Auatratia
Forbes District Hospital
Tabertabianes
Salvation Army
Bogan Gate
Wheatley and
Martel
Stock & Tation
Boyd and Clark
Parkes
M. Glynn Mega
V Pwlat
Rankin Streat
Hunter and Phillips
Instrumenta
Gularantes
M. Lynn
Kewing
Rankin Street
Bettina
Pianoos
Eugowra
Balandi Jack
R J
Goster
Forbes Advoes
Raneoh
Ara
Doraghey
Ashcroft's
Mr. Kurr
Akannon
Bankin Street
Hylvester
George Hugo and
Sor
General Carriers
Kelly
Wangaratta, Moyra, and
Myrtleford
Victoria
Edward Weaver & CO
Forbes Advocate
G. W. Browneill
the Forbes Advorate
W. Drookse & Son
Worle
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