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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1928
Page
3
W H Fry Forbes leads as practical house painter paper-hanger and decorator offering all general repairs. Estimates given. Motto Good workmanship materials and satisfaction. For better painting call Fry on Brown Street Forbes opposite the public school telephone 133. Agent for Eberwin Williams paints and varnishes.
The pamphlet extols bakers as guardians of wholesome bread, praising R. W. Turner & Sons as Forbes’ best bakery. It urges readers who are not customers to switch to Turners, urging action with a call to get on the roll.
Farmers at Pitt Street Sydney are informed of a competitive tractor trial held near Grentelt between Hart-Parr and McCormack Deering ploughs. Hart-Parr won, covering 5.4 acres in 2 hours 17 minutes at 239d per acre. McCormack Deering 4.71 acres in 2 hours 35 minutes at 27 per acre. The event drew over a hundred farmers with cheers for the Hart-Parr. Messages from Gibbs Bright & Co and Forbes Agents George Combe Spring Street Sydney.
Dr D J Bono, renowned night specialist from Orange, announces his next fortnightly visit to Forbes on Wednesday February 15. His consulting room will be at the Vandenberg Hotel with appointments via Knaptoos Pharmacy. Also advertised children’s Fit-Rite vests bloomers organdi bonnets and toque hats.
Residents on the Bimbi common propose a pumping plant and sheep troughs at the well to serve traveling stock. They offer £10 toward installation. The board discussed cost estimates, possible rotary pump concerns, and who would maintain the system to ensure a reliable water supply and upkeep.
McNeilly Crampton and Martin Ltd advertise weekly stock sales at Lord's Place Orange every Thursday. Trucks ready on short notice, good resting paddocks, and experienced staff available for private or auction sales. Proceeds remitted by return mail. Telegrams mention McNeilly Crampton Orange. Phone numbers listed.
Agricultural bureaux report recounts last year’s Wetriet event held in Dubbo with speeches and entertainment. Discussions focus on municipal funds, property matters, and anticipated future meetings.
The Trundle Bank branch opened Monday with Mr McKinnon taking the helm and pledging strong service for the town. Farmers prepare for the new crop despite heat with hopeful forecasts, while a new convent to be opened Monday invites a large crowd.
A report describes attempts to approach Camp Street Bridge involving officials and engineers. It notes proposed measures for bridge inspection, the appointed manager and committee, and discusses anticipated timing and required access while outlining safety and inspection duties.
A dispute over permit inspector duties surfaced at the P.P. Board meeting on Saturday. Goonumbla resident G Walsh, long serving for Forbes, supplied irregular returns and is also named for Molong. Directors Wheatley and Newell called the situation unsatisfactory and referred it to Directors Davis and Simmonds to find a replacement if possible, with a report due next meeting.
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