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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
2
The Trundle Hotel is renovated and refurbished throughout, touted as one of the most complete and comfortable in the West with unmatched accommodations. Guests are offered commercial and public dining rooms, a bacellent table, beers, wines, gin, and liquor true to label in a refined setting.
EUGOWRA MOTOR GARAGE OFFERS MOTOR CARS FOR HIRE OIL PETROL AND MOTOR SERVICES. LOCAL AGENTS INCLUDE AGENCIA, LULGETTY & CO AND FORTES TUE WINDMILLS. REPAIRS STORAGE AND 24 HOUR SERVICE AT PHONE 16. AGENCY AFFILIATIONS WITH Atlas Assurance CO Worsley Shearing Machines.
Agency names listed include Faruere Graglera Co op Grom Wool Insurance dc International Harvester Co Producers Citizens Life Assurance Co North British Mercantile Insur nee Co Ltd and references to Wheat Wool Skin and Hide buyers Shirley Fertiligera stock and property listings on application. Sales conducted on up to date lines with office and residence phone numbers provided.
Accessories on hand for all makes. Oxl-Acelylens welding of cast iron in all branches. Storage batteries recharged. All repairs done by skilled mechanics. Well equipped workshop in 1 West. Dealers for Ford motor trucks and Fordson tractors. Agencies for Essex, Vauxhall, Indian, Rohingon machinery. Day phone 47 night TE.
The Monowanga area endured a 100 to 103 degree heat spell with a Sunday storm that cooled air but delayed harvests. Obituaries note the death of Mrs. Straney, while Mrs. Tiedemann recovered from influenza in Sydney. Wheat yields near 96 bushels per acre are reported at Happy Valley. Local sport chatter mentions Bedgerabong races and a cricket match against Jemalong postponed due to the death. A roadside incident near Constable’s walk recalls an encounter with a soft object discovered in long grass.
A. B. Mills Agencies lists North British Fire Inc. Co T Robinson and Bons Machinery Gray Motors Hart Perr Tractors among regional suppliers. The brief directory item notes several brands and dealers in agricultural and industrial machinery.
Long list of properties in all districts inviting applications for sheep sales. Fat stock trucking service offered with district reps for Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd Sydney. Local wheat buyers for Yorrabandal and nearby sidings. Contact details provided via telegram Bird-Olliver and phone numbers 24 office, 27 private.
A meeting at Dinkin Tennis Court discussed a telephone line to connect Wamboyne with Condobolin. Current messages go first to Forbes. direct service would aid communications. Wamboyne school closed for Xmas with a notable program led by Miss Phillipa. Old boys and residents performed, welcoming Misses May and Constance Fitzgerald back from Yass, and Grace Torrison from Eagle earned praise at Condobola Convent. A fund for the Halliwell family, affected by a car accident and hailstorm, has started with $2 raised, and a relief meeting is planned at Blow Clear. Persisting heat and mosquitoes worsen life locally.
Rainfall last Monday delayed shipping and affected railway town events. Lance Skuthorpe’s mascot show drew interest at Eugenia while South Forbes beat local cricketers on Sunday. Bonnie Dell F C exams noted passes for Dot Dywer and Reg Cutcliffe amid three entrants. A 16 30 McCormick Deerleg tractor was bought by Men aré Mulligan Bros through local agent R A Douglas.
Ideal weather earlier boosted harvesting in Bogan Gate though recent heavy rain left soil soft delaying gains. Wheat carts and lifters struggle as silos report 72 784 bushels and 7000 more at the railway. storms interrupt work again delaying next start. The P and A Society meets Saturday to pay prizes for the royal feld wheat competition amid local sports and entertainment.
Nice steady rain set in Sunday night and the weather remained grim. Convent fete and Protestant continental ball last week were successful despite tight scheduling. Mrs Frank Reardon and family head to Melbourne for Christmas. Perc y Jones mourns his father’s sudden death in Broken Hill. Three local deaths this week include Mira Lawson and Eric Floyd’s infant passing away, with sympathy extended to families. A new baby girl for Mr and Mrs B Nash. Fred Watson returns from Sydney health improving. Wool buyers Max and Jack Gavel and Joe Mooney head to Sydney for wool sale. Bob Dunn recovering well after operation. Mr Joe Brown’s death noted at Forbes. funeral arrangements seen. Condobolin Jockey Club race meeting set for January 14 with prize money totalling £42.
Grenfell gains a new stationmaster G Greaves and ex Valle y Heights post. Local school fees and exams show Catholic results. Rain in November tops averages. Grenfell Hospital bills and nursing quarters plans noted. Community groups expand with Country Women’s Association and wool sales yield high prices. Local government turmoil and council reshuffles described. A new urban boundary idea and municipal funding concerns emerge. Wedding in Bumbaldry links Mr Ric W Me Donald and Alma M T Chapple. Targeted local events include bowling, prize days, and student achievements at Newington College and the convent continental fundraiser.
Top prices offered for stored wheat with liberal cash advances. Agencies listed include International Harvester Co Booth British Insurance Co Ltd Battle Separators Bergers Paints Shirleys Manures and Gray Motor Cars. Stock and property listed on application.
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