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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
4
Local agent for W Williams & Co announces relocation to corner of Rankin and Court Stream. Stock includes New Season Corn Backs Learning Twine Harvester Oil Motor and Tractor Oil Venus Paint Kerosene Sheep Licks Fly Oil and other farm and station requirements available promptly.
Officials warn Burrawang youths against shooting fishing or trespass with formal prosecutors’ action. The manager issues directive under authority to enforce rules and deter violations.
Fellow ratepayers hear Tom Swreney declares he has served six years as a council representative attending every meeting. He vows to keep the bureau of the council tax economical and evenly distributed if returned, assuring continued close attention to local needs.
Loch Lamond announces candidacy for the B Riding seat in the upcoming triennial election. He pledges to continue Councillor Fiats’s work, push for CostettaProsaing Brie road projects, and insist on value for ratepayers while preserving municipal services. He thanks ratepayers for their consideration and invites their confidence.
A candidate declares intent to seek re-election to the Jemalone Shire Council for the B Riding. He cites three years as a councillor with limited attendance, pledges to safeguard Shire interests, and notes his farming background and support for Colletts Crossing Bridge project with the Department of Public Works.
The Ag Club met at the Metropolitan Hotel on Monday night. Decisions exonerated T Malow Parkes for misconduct. Collins, former owner, to be dealt with by the NC. All committee meetings moved to Tuesday. J Shanahan appointed delegate to Central West Council. Central Western Council held after. heads center for 1495/26 season named Grenfell. pictures planned for the forthcoming season.
A voter warns against rhetoric of higher taxes from administration and urges voting for a candidate named Ning who can reliably protect constituents interests by avoiding inexperienced handling of Forbex revenue.
The Ford Times reports lower prices across Vive Seater Runabout and Light Delivery models due to production. Prices start at £169 10s with down payment £72 7s 3d and 1s 6d daily. new finance terms add windscreen wiper and seat vision mirror as standard. A New Toyl Truck at £193 suits heavy duty use, with wider tyres for Wheat Cart work. Venables the Fordman urges quick orders as stock remains available.
While visiting Bytney citizens are invited to Eden Studios at 277 Usorge Street near Central Station for portraiture. The offer features 12 dainty folders and a colored medallion for 17 shillings 8 pence with Saturday afternoon and holiday openings.
R A Beddie of Forbes seeks return as a Jemalong Shire councillor candidate for B Riding in the forthcoming election. He notes 20 to 25 years residency in the riding and promises dedication to ratepayers and local road and town needs. Dated November 16 1926 in Forbes.
The Royal Agricultural Trophy honors go to Dubbo and Alec Town for top wheat in the field. Prizes for first, second, and third are cups valued at £38, £20, and £15. Scoring lists include Allan Dubbo Canberra 136.4 and others across Forbes and Canberra regions. The notice ends urging voters to support the government and vote for the private party.
An advertisement invites buyers to secure farm and station goods from W Williams & Co Ltd at Rankin and Court Streets. It claims competitive prices on corn jell, twine, oil, benzine, kerosene, and all farm requirements with prompt local delivery through their depot and Sydney representatives.
An item from Lord's Place Orange outlines a baffling list of names and terms, mentioning Aurtioners Stack and Mrderty Saleemen and a request for a journey. The fragmentary text references various codes such as 4 240 247 AB 279 Bae and hints at a request to ring something to reach a “beautiful Six Cylinder Pufak.”
A severe bush fire swept Melrose Plains on Saturday and Sunday, damaging most grass and fencing on the station. The fire crossed multiple properties on Tuesday morning burning grain and fences, with risk to nearby wheat crops and ongoing hazards from burning trees as harvesting approaches.
A Sunday fire damaged Mr W Baxter’s property at Jenin Condobolin destroying about 409 acres of wheat that was nearly ready for harvest. The crop, described as excellent, may not have been insured. Local reports also note storm damage near Pogriwone with three hundred acres of bag crop destroyed.
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