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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
1
The Albion Hotel Forbes is promoted as a leading commercial house. It emphasizes patron comfort and pleasure with true to label liquors and a selection described as very desirable. Proprietor ARCH FREEBAIRN is listed.
An advertisement touts Hotel Australia on Lachlan and Templar Streets as one of the most comfortable and well conducted in Want. It claims the best accommodation and meat, quality liquor, and up-to-date facilities with proprietor J. J. Flannery. It invites the public to experience the warm welcome and “entire feeling” of Mr. Flannery's establishment.
Mrs BE Hooper announces she has taken over the South Forbes Hotel and Motel at Astropolitan Hotel land plots. The note invites travelers to drop in and enjoy best brands, true wine, and comfortable suites with good accommodation. Phone 123 for inquiries.
Notice to advertisers about ad copy changes due by 4 p.m. on Stan days for Tuesday inserts and by Thursday for Friday inserts. The rule will not be departed from in the future. Early submissions will ensure more careful handling and better display of advertisements.
Mesurs J Brenyoni and Sons Limited inform the public their office is now at Town Produce Store in Sherri Biréet Forbes with a full stock of chat Lucerne hay oats flour bran pollard meal and chick wheat. Orders received for AMP Saur Wines and fruit ale. Timber hardy usable for supporters 20th July 1.
Residents and visitors to Forbes are invited to enjoy the Vandenberg Hotel with enhanced accommodations. The hotel presents unmatched lounges superior to many Western rivals, with perfect cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and attentive service under proprietor E Gentle. Phone 16.
A garbled note touts Hotel Victoria as modern and popular under new management. It promises comfort, tasteful furnishings, and attentive service, highlighting E. Martin and a refined ambiance aimed at attracting discerning guests.
A terse trespass notice is reported following an incident at Wandary Holding. The document warns against entry without proper authority and indicates potential prosecution with full force of the law.
A £20 reward is offered for information leading to convicting persons stealing stock from WANDARY. The notice mentions sheep marked Woonback 9, cattle brood, and includes references to Walter HL Rostitt and Tasmanian tourism promotions. Readers are directed to contact the Tasmanian Government Tourist Bureau, 34 Martin Place Sydney, for further enquiries and coupon details for a Tasmania holiday package.
Gr Hn defeated South Forbes by 8 wickets and 9 runs in the Kelly Cup match at South Farbes. Caney and Rath led South Forbes with notable scores, while Gr Hawin and Grawlin shared key wickets and economical spells to seal victory for Gr Hn.
Forbes Colts visited Parkes on Sunday for a match against Parkes Kia Ora. The Colts won by a narrow margin, with final scores near 167 to 161. Numerous players contributed across batting and bowling, including standout performances from McGrath, Sheargold, Townsend, and Hurling McColm in a game full of lengthyances and edge over the hosts.
A cricket meeting outlined plans for an Anniversary Day Carnival led by honorary secretary Ny Sykes. The event aims to raise funds for a credit page and feature open air performances, contests, and attractions with substantial prizes, emphasizing cricket workers’ support and community participation.
A short report notes a series of auctions on slats stock and property with Dalgety and Co Ltd handling liberal advances. District agents Parkes Porbex and Peak Hl are referenced as coordinating the sale amid unclear terms and requirements.
Advertisements list various Sydney addresses and contacts for paper subscriptions. Names include Gorton Jim Cote and Reuters along with street deliveries at Castle Reagh Kent Street and Lat street. The notice mentions press coop Coy and Chamber of Commerce Mulldinge.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a Singer sewing machine sale cash offers and a boot show. It notes machines delivered free and a district agent for Btn Wide Street near Cricket Ground. The Wattle cafe under new management promotes fountain drinks and a Friday fish and oysters.
The fragment lists an engineer named O Sullivan involved with various steam oil gas and suction machinery. It references general machinery repair and a bus letter with postal note and a phone line ending in zero.
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