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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
1
District residents and visitors to Forbes are urged to enjoy the enhanced Vandenberg Hotel with superior accommodations and unmatched lounges. Proprieter E Gentl touts perfect cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and prompt service as the hotel’s hallmarks.
The Albion Hotel in Forbes proclaims itself the leading commercial house in town and compares favorably with any hotel in the West. It emphasizes attentive arrangements for patrons, a broad liquor selection, expert chef, and excellent cuisine under WM. Freebairn as proprietor.
Metropolitan Hotel offers large airy bedrooms with hot and cold water under Mrs Lander and Mrs Leader proprietors. Advertisers must submit copy changes by set deadlines for Tuesday and Friday issues to ensure proper display.
The notice outlines sowing and gardening tips for spring and summer, emphasizing weather and soil conditions. It covers seeds and crops including peas, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, cabbage, turnips, and potatoes, with advice on watering, lime, manuring, and protection from frost. It mentions varieties like Yorkshire Horg, Richoed Seddon, and Stratagem, plus general guidance on timing and care.
A Condobolin tale of Mr Law Laewrie’s farewell party and a fancy dress social at Mrs R R Trew’s residence drew about fifty attendees in waistcoat outfits. The piece notes plans for relocation to Eugen tae dietetel, mentions a charity sale by Leifermiidi, and records upcoming sales events and shows with details of locals like Mr Joho Hynes Ver and Mike Libelly amid fine weather and ongoing community activities.
A noisy collage of dialogue and sketches examines marriage upheaval, custody talk, social friction, and quirky street conversations. The text blends vaudeville style quips with snippets about divorce, taunting, and everyday life, capturing a chaotic slice of urban chatter.
Mrs BE J Hooper announces her takeover of the South Forbes Hotel formerly of the Metropolitan Hotel She plans to run it with attentive hostling service offering the best spirits true to label and well cooled beer with seed accommodation for travellers Visitors are invited to drop in at Thone 123 Propristreas Hooper
A fragmented wartime notice highlights the Globe Hotel as an agent for Waratah Motor Spirit. It mentions prompt delivery and ready service, with reference to a contact line "Phone 200" at the Globe Hotel.
Advertisements either contract or casual will be received in Sydney by Gordon and Gotch Ltd Harack Street Country Press Co Ltd 178 Castlereagh Street Heuter s Ltd 15 Castlereagh Street Catts Patterson Co 376 Kent Street The Weston Co Chamber of Commerce Buildings George Street.
Charles C Brownhill operates as a taxation adjuster based on Court Street Parkes with contact at telephone 257.
Trespass warning issued for Moobong and New Park properties. Any person trespassing will be prosecuted. All previous permissions cancelled.
A clipped notice touts cheap tomatoes including Shepherd's famous Coloreal Beefsteak in protected beds. Growers across regions claim the giant tomato promise and urge readers to plant or order now.
A fragmented advertisement offers seed packets including Red Colossal and Yellow Colossal, with prices and post free options. It references Shepherd & Son Ltd in Sydney and promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds.
A reward of £20 is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person or persons stealing my sheep. Signed by Cc. 8. WILSON, Droubalgle state.
Forte and District Agents in Singers on Hilda Street near Cricket Ground offer home goods and related items. The note mentions selling a best bewt item and highlights local shops in the area serving residents.
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