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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
5
A. G. Lance of Orange takes over the Globe Hotel succeeding the late Fon Ford. He appeals for support from patrons and promises improved accommodations and a good selection of beer and spirits.
Forbes Gun Club invites entries for Sparrow and Pigeon matches on August 29 and 30. Show week events begin at 9 20 am. Sparrow match entry fees 10 shillings and 5 shillings. Pigeon match 25 shillings and 18 shillings. All marlin. Secretary Marlin.
The Jemalong Shire Council calls for enrolment for the upcoming election. Resident share farmers occupiers and others not on the ratepayer list should apply to the Shire Clerk as soon as possible.
Exhibitors of sheep are invited to have stewards in attendance on Monday August 25 at 4 30 pm. All agricultural, Australian cattle, poultry and dairy classes must be on the ground by 9 00 Tuesday morning to allow stewards to arrange them. Secretary B A Austen.
The Forbes Show Races were scheduled for Thursday and Friday next August 29 with noon closure. list of participating firms includes John Meagher & Co, Manon & Co, Hunter & Phillips, B P White & Co, Hughes Austen & Pratt, Dosages and several others. authorities warn of limited hours and post-race arrangements.
Parmera and Gratien's Co operative announce grain insurance and agency from La. Woolpacks gornsacks and binder twine featured in the notice with emphasis on supplies and cooperative services for farmers.
A laying strain of White Leghorns shows Var 300 age per year with bets totaling ten per set. Madmanshead and Thore Winds report high garant ees under Padma and Vivo Pura sources.
Notice advertises White Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds for sale from J Collins Ful Street Advocate office. Offers nine to fifteen chicks per setting, guarantees and same prices for country customers, with no packing or freight charges. Includes breeding strains Padman Leach and Baron indicated.
Forbes Jockey Club announces the annual show race meeting on Thursday and Friday August 26 and 27 1919 with 200 prize money 300 nominations for events close Friday August 22 at pm at Planningary's Australian Hotel pocket programmes available on application Secretary Moloney Forbes Town Hall Chambers
Mr B C Prow announces purchase of Pepper's Fruit and Refreshment, Rankin Street, and will operate the business under the Up-to-date Liner branding. The change outlines continued service and product offerings at the location.
A fragmented notice references a Hospital Saturday event dated 3.1.59 with Rev. Le Pi Youth Forbes and Pam-Me J. 1 Woods listed among participants or sponsors. The legible details are sparse and unclear due to OCR damage.
Display at Forbes Show. 25 horsepower Carter car for sale with five detachable rims, Lyres, spare tyres, tuber, unused tools, and paint freshened. Has not done 2000 miles and unused for two years. Asking £250. Venables & Co handle sale.
An advertisement touts Wool Dip as a long lasting treatment for greasy wool claiming record prices and a 60 year test of effectiveness. It promises soft silky wool and easy use with supplies on hand for quick purchase.
Turner and Keane announce a Fortnightly Sale at the Municipal Yards Forbes to be held on Saturday August 23. The event features the yarding of sheep and cattle.
Letters from Austen and Pratley announce a large order for rabbit skins and turrets, inviting collars to quote before selling elsewhere. The note claims top quality and contract obligations, urging prompt pricing to secure business.
A fragmentary verse contemplates theft and its moral stain. The speaker contrasts losing money with losing reputation and dignity, noting true impoverishment lies in having one’s name and character stolen by the thief. The lines hint at personal loss and societal judgment.
Advertisement lists cheap tram tickets for a Cooteamundra to Forbes return trip with a 3.0 pm departure from Cooteamundra and stops at intermed stages. Also shows Parkes to Forbes return service departing 1 pm and returning from Forbes at 6 pm with travel times and stations named.
It is stated that false claims were made about Arthur Brough a monumental mason of Forbes and Lachlan Street Forbes accusing incapability to perform the work. Legal action will follow against anyone repeating the allegation. The speaker claims to deal with leading wholesale firms in Australia and to compete in workmanship materials and price with NSW firms.
Federal notice indicates forms are ready and taxpayers should prepare to file returns in August. Agencies urge timely completion and emphasize accuracy to avoid penalties.
Saturday August 30 1918 program notes eight events following Forbes J C races. Entries close August 2 at 8 pm and programmes are available on application from secretary C Jack Leader.
A dental surgeon announces a new address and office location next to Lande Office and Forbox. He will be visiting every Wednesday starting August 1 and remains reachable by telephone at 22 Forbes.
A diarist reports a sore throat and neck pain that forced them to wake up tired and unable to work. They describe faint symptoms and a hot day, noting the need to go home and rest, reflecting common illness experiences.
Increave in price of commodition prompts meals to rise by a quarter. Dine at counters or in room service with 3d. Fie, plus 44 for room service. Wedding and Birthday Cues available to order on short notice. Choicest confectionery in town.
The brief fragment notes a Gents Ready to Wear item and mentions the tallest dwelling or structure associated with Bingtes in a concise, period-tinged item.
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