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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1924
Page
6
A Barraclough Ltd announces a new Special Country Repair Department to repair and return graves quickly. Clients should include their name and address on the packet and write a letter stating the address they use when purchasing. Located at 385 George Street Sydney. Await details for the next viewing day.
During alterations to their premises at 48 Heidge Street Sydney the offices of Winchcombe Carson Ltd Wool Brokers have been moved to 7 Phillip Street Sydney. Growers visiting Sydney to view their woolfold are advised of the temporary address change with a hope to return to their old premises by next wool season. Letters addressed to Winchcombe Carson Ltd Box 1626 G.P.C. Sydney will still reach the company.
Local Land Board of Gipps tries to consider numerous entries for Farm Area No 1499 Homestead and Settlement Purchase in Lake and Neraong Cawal parishes Gipps county. Applications include Ernest J. Smith Oliver K Lawler Harold Bolte Norman Pitegerali and others with many conflicting entries. road enclosure request by William Wakeold and a large number of Homestead applications noted.
Report from Bugowra notes a political contest won by Dass Welsh with Alisa Stibbard runner up as crowds celebrate. Catholic drive clears about 400 dollars for church building. Storms hit Mond ay Creek flooding, upcoming Bugowra YUP A Association election, births and local welfare events mentioned. Evange lodge Evans consecration at Eugowra with Lodge officers installed and a banquet afterward.
Notice prints a daily schedule for Bugowra mail trips with departures at 10 am except Sundays, 12 noon lunch, and 1 pm car departures from Gowra to Forbon, aiming to run on time. Sunday trips offered at reasonable price by a Mast Contractor.
J Murphy dentist offers consultations at his surgery in Shok's Building Bugowra or by appointment.
The Pinnacle sports day last Wednesday drew a fair crowd despite morning drizzle. Afternoon clearing weather aided racing results across events including the Opening Handicap, Pony Race, and Beaten Stakes with sparse official timings.
The Royal Show in Sydney will feature improved grounds with expanded sheds and new pavilions. Upgrades include wider roads and better toilet facilities while competition promises include advanced cattle judging, generous prizes for cattle and potatoes, and an enhanced lighting display with a grandstand lit by electric lanterns and a “White Way” approach.
A clipped notice recounts Pareles use of wire and trespass notices printed on calico cloth priced at 1 penny per yard, noting a small, unusual advertising format.
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