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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
1
The Post Office Hotel Forbes is described as a leading commercial house. Gallery style notes praise its hospitality and accommodation, claiming high standards and a reputation as one of the west’s best appointed hostels.
Mrs. E. I. Hooper, late of the Matopolitan Hotel, announces she has taken over the Aborn Hotel. She promises best brands of wine and beer, clean rooms, and good accommodation for travelers. Management and directions to be posted at the property.
Charles C Brownhill outlines commercial and professional experience with eight years on the craft at Medora Vigara and Rhy WW0 PA. Martin Plog Sydney. Alan began practice at Ombee in Court Street Parkes next to the Parken Port and may be Gonaulted daily. hou 297.
The Parkes Jockey Club met at the Exchange Motel with Mr T He Buleomba in the chair. A £2000 tender for a new grandstand was discussed and postponed until after March races. A £425 programme was set for March 1 and 26. Several local figures, including Mr C Beat ex Mayor, were noted for political and community roles. A severe storm caused extensive damage in Parkes, flooding the Court House and Post Office, with widespread business impact and property damage.
Sports and community items note C Brewer of Thorrakw Station in Orange with Ibi horses and a young eight year old gelding by Gratton from Bridenvell. The Norvd was auctioned at Cocdobol for £29 before Brewer's departure, then Tridegratt won big events with various stakes. Obituary recalls Mr John Mullumns and public service roles in the Boer War. other notes mention Harold order and Queens Ind, with dramatic race and local happenings in World War era Queensland and nearby regions.
Real estate agents offering property lists on application. Dalgety & Co advertise loans at lowest rates. District agents for Parkes and Hill provide stock and trust services. Insurance agents for fire marine accident and sheep dips listed. Applicants invited to supply requirements.
A daily train service hauled contracts and goods through towns, with an agent for the Sydney Fire Office and Dalgety and Co. overseeing wheat yarn. The item notes goods carted and stored, indicating active trade and freight handling by local merchants and carriers.
Classified notice lists firms Gordon and Goteh Ltd as advertising contacts in Country Prew Co op and Rail Street Ravel rack Street. Includes addresses Cartlereagh Street and 1b Caste. End of fragment.
A notice warns advertisers that copy must reach the office by Friday 10 am for upcoming Thursdays issues. It states no deviation from this deadline will be tolerated and promises improved handling and display for timely submissions.
A special works committee meeting discussed urgent drainage damage and the town’s finances. Councillors will report at the next regular meeting and consider reducing general rate expenditure amid alarm calls and phone recurrences.
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