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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text indicates a room opening and stabling service at a location named Victoria with possible patron request. Mentions a proprietor and accommodations. details are unclear due to garbled text. Includes references to Parker Forbes Lyles and online datings but specifics are illegible.
A historical account from Bundaburra and Forbes describes the magnificent water supply at Bundaburra homestead on the Lachlan River near Wondary. It notes large streams, a 1450 yard tunnel, and a 20 foot head, detailing floods in 1844 1870 and 1880, early transport, family history of the Strickland lineage, and the landmark tunnel used for afternoon tea.
The Forbes District Hospital committee met Monday night with members Hawkins and Entwintle present. They welcomed new member BF Rehawlking and discussed hospital funds, vaccine supplies for nurses, architectural queries, donations, and plans to install doors and windows to improve patient care.
Fragmentary report describes a large kangaroo raid affecting a region called Huidaburra, with references to Trogan and Selahmay. It notes substantial losses, mentions a local county and a plan for reorganization, and references a dramatic day in an unnamed era.
An old advertisement parades a proprietary nerve tonic and tonics labeled for headaches backache neuralgia and related pains. It touts a combination mix said to purify the blood and ease nerve strain, naming manufacturers and places in a dated shopfront style. The copy urges mothers to mix with water for infants and children as a widespread household remedy.
A noisy tirade claims many impostors pose as the real Dan Kelly while alleging Ned and Wan Kelly and Steve Jot hunted in Glenrowan. It railed against Fesa & Co Ltd and Sydney wine merchants selling a so called Victory Rum, urging vigilance against counterfeit substitutes and claiming the product cures ailments.
A notice announces the opening of a new refreshments and art drinks depot in Lachlan Street. It invites residents to contact Messry Joby Meagher and Co for details and mentions emphasis on cleanliness and attentive service. Local business LES vin is listed.
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