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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
1
Train timetable shows orange line stations Borenore Molong Manilda Bumbury and Orange to Forbes Parkes Manildra, with Arr and Dep times in a.m. and p.m. The Condobolin line runs down and up with services on Monday Wednesday and Friday and Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
An archival timetable lists multiple routes for Monday and follows with Tuesday schedules to Calarie Condobolin and Parkes via various towns. includes late fees noted at 4 10 p.m. Also covers Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday transfers among Parkes Calarie Eugowra Cowra Grenfell and Bathurst with numerous stops and connections.
An auction sale notice lists Massey Harris Sarbinery Clutterbuck Bros Paton Burne and Northern Assurance Coy with policies covering dwellings furniture stores stock in trade and crops. Edward Weaver & Co is named as local agent in Forbes.
Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association advertises personal accident and workmen's compensation insurance via F. Rath & Co. district representatives. Terms on application.
Standard Insurance Co of WZ LTD notes fire crop hailstorm accident live stock cover while continuing business from Mr E Clifford at Rankistreet Forbes. Glynn and Morrow announce the establishment will be carried on at the same up to date Times Splendid Billiard Room and Hair dressing Saloon with smokers requisites and fancy goods.
Beot of Deere announces selective stock at its liquor store focusing on wines and spirits. Local patrons can expect a tight assortment centered on premium imports and regional labels with weekly restocks and in‑store tasting events.
M Hasett late of Townsville announces taking over the above well known house and will continue to conduct it as a first class establishment.
George Dunn notifies the public that he has taken over the Forbes and Dlether hotel. He requests strict attention to bushes and extends the usual tariff of four shillings per day for patrons, as in years past.
Hotel Australia celebrates ninety years serving patrons with comfortable accommodation and excellent meals. The cellar offers top quality wines and spirits, all brands true to label. Conveniently located as an ideal farmer’s house by J. J. Flannery.
A notice states new management has taken over the business and will retail the best of beers wines and spirits. It promises attentive service to meet customer wants and to earn public patronage.
Forbes and District announce take over of the Club House Hotel now operated under personal supervision. Thorough renovation completed with modern amenities. Bar offerings described as premier with top brands and reliable beer service for patrons.
First class stabling accommodation and splendid bedroom facilities advertised by L Wallace at the Club House Hotel Rankin Street. Contact The New House for attendance and full details.
The establishment will carry Wines and Spirits currently in stock. Guests are promised first rate accommodation and attentive service, with ongoing conduct of up-to-date Hen events and streamlined grooming standards.
Printed and published by George Washington Brownhill at the office of The Forbes Advocate on Lachlar street in Forbes.
An old advertisement touts Hean's Essence as a simple two part cough remedy with water and sweetness added at home to save money. It claims rapid relief for tickling coughs sore throats and phlegm and lists multiple sellers and contact details in Sydney including G. W. Hean and Hordern & Sons.
Sporting notes from the weekend report Revehill racing outcomes and a 16,000‑pound billiards result in Melbourne won by Lindrum by a narrow margin. Sydney boxing saw Bill Lang defeat Curran over 20 rounds with a notable referee reception. Parkes and Eugowra racing dates are listed with nominations closing soon, plus club notices and an advertising plug.
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