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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
1
Residents of Forbes and surrounding area learn of Vandenberg Hotel improvements aimed at premium accommodation. The hotel promotes enhanced lounges, tasteful decor, perfect cuisine, and quick service for guests, asserting superior hospitality and stylish surroundings for patrons.
The Albion Hotel Forbes presents itself as the leading hotel of Forbes and compares favorably with any hotel in the West. All arrangements at the Albion are described as first rate, indicating quality service and facilities.
The AUSTRALIA description touts Hotel Australis as reputable and well conducted with premier accommodation. It highlights superior liquor stock, wine and beer brands, and renewed vigor in service and amenities for guests.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Metropolitan Hotel and related names and debts linked to a jockey club matter. The text references Mrs Byrnes and Pleasant, with stray phrases about good table, a barn, and a conflagration. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
District Agent Parkes Forbes and Peak Hilly report Liberal advances made on wool and stock. The note requests readers to inform their requirements for credit or financial services offered by the firm.
A report notes large fire related damages totaling 23 million pounds with claimants over 112 million. References Crope stacks and Livestock insured against fire, with a local agent OURB, Brooke & Co handling the matter.
Judge Armstrong in Fortes Quarter Rensons dealt with a defendant named Campbell charged with indecency and related offenses against Janet Eileen Simons of Wiles Ridge on June 9 and other counts on November 1 and during a break in. The trial recounted testimony from Janet Simons about Campbell entering her room on June 9 and November 3, with various accusations and a prior conviction in 1821 influencing the sentence, resulting in a total twelve months hard labor concurrent with other terms. The proceedings narrated by witnesses and the Crown, including questions by Mr Stacy, concluded with Campbell receiving a twelve-month sentence for the first offence and concurrent terms for additional counts.
A garbled message pledges easy money by offering £20 and weekly profits from home, mentioning a bond and tweets. The text appears as a scammy advertisement with unclear legitimacy and no verifiable details.
A damaged notice notes PLC Orange planning opening by February 1988. It lists certificate standards for girls aged 'yoara upwards and mentions principal Mrs.ick formerly of Boocroft and Melbourne PLC. Prospectus and details to be issued by Mer BL 8, R, Ines, BA, Orange.
Two young men from Condevella Hwers and Willa Colling faced conspiracy to defraud the Rural Industries Board over wheat dealings. They pleaded not guilty. evidence showed about 700 acres tied to Harry Collins crop. The brothers admitted selling wheat from William Lenihan's land and were found guilty. Sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment in Goulburn Gaol with sureties of 25 pounds per quarter until 125 pounds plus interest is paid to the board.
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