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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
8
A fragmentary notice from a Sydney specialist lists Hornaby and Sons as service providers for oil, pump installations, and general machinery repairs. The ad mentions Bteam, Gunmow, Nupgioes, and Footie 30 with unclear references to Hoxia and Forbes.
Support your voluntary pool and obtain full market value for your product. Cooperation is the path for farmers, agents at every centre. N.8.W. Voluntary Wheat Pool Committee Limited announces broad participation and centralized handling for growers seeking fair pricing.
James Dunn Forbes Stock, a general commission agent, notes consultation at his surgery in Black's building Hugowra from 8 am to 6 pm or by appointment. Contact Metropolitan Buildings Rankin Street via business phone 270 and residence 222. Correspondence invited.
A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the apprehension of offenders who interfered with beehives owned by Forbes district beekeepers. Police authorities will treat any information as strictly confidential.
The Orange Woollen and Knitting Mills Ltd promotes its woollen goods and manufactured articles. It invites indents for woollen products and offers price quotes, stressing local industry and decentralisation. Products include men's and boys coal sweaters under shirts pants half hose golf hose ladies coats blazers scarves.
All types of horse and cattle ruga tarpaulins water bags blinds tents and other canvas goods can be bought most favourably from Albert Jones 27 Market Street Sydney Famous Birkmyre Conta special lines of binder twine.
A large and representative crowd attended a valedictory function in the Bogan Gate public hall to honor Mr Thomas J Martin. Speakers praised his friendship, business skill, and service to the town, noting his role in carnival, show events, and local progress. He announced plans to rest in Sydney before future work, while friends presented a case of valuables and offered good wishes.
Jottings note the Wattle Tea Room in Rankin Attar drawing more patrons with a new soda fountain and easy relays. Anderson & Foreman advertise crockery bargains while Mc Dade's and Austen Pratley's promote footwear, hosiery, and Xmas novelties including Balmoral and Derby boots.
A North Hill ratepayer writes to The Forbes Advocate noting fourfold population growth since water mains were laid 26 years ago. He cites two main causes: no new reservoir and no meters on gardens, contending many gardens lack meters and taps are left open without added revenue, harming other ratepayers.
The notice records the death of Mr. Joan Lowd, aged 84, a long time resident of Udwin Bune Uriel. He leaves a widow, eight sons, and a brother, with a funeral held at Goolagong Roman Catholic cemetery. The obituary notes his active church membership and last rites given by Father Lynch.
An old advertisement warns backache signals kidney trouble and urges Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as relief. A Richmond area testimonial details a slaughterman suffering rheumatic back pain for months, then finding complete relief after using the pills. Price 2 shillings 8 pence, Foster-McClellan Co. sells or mails on request. Doan's is urged as a proven remedy.
Parkes bowers visited Forbes for pennant matches in the Gartrell Shield division. They won two of three rinks but lost the overall match by 11 points. Rink scores: 16 64, 22 46, 10 16. Also an advertisement for McDade's Shoe Stores ten days sale. An unrelated health ad promotes Gruen Health Salts for kidney and bladder care with price 2/8 per bottle.
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