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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
2
A fragment notes Teagan Cooime Reini presiding over a community gathering at the Albion Hotel in Croft, with mentions of Lie Nomas and Want. Details are unclear but indicate a multi department host event led by The Host in every department HV.
Public notice proclaims the Post Office Hotel will continue its business operations under Mr E Richmundutt. The establishment pledges to maintain high standards, attentive service, and fulfillment of guests’ needs while seeking ongoing public support.
L F Martin formerly of Orange intends to take over the Glub House Hotel at Forbes and surrounding districts. He plans to run a wine and spirits business and operate the hotel under Mrs Martin supervision. The notice promises storage for motor cars and quotes the motto Pret Others an You Expect Others to Treat You.
Bruce Thompson, proprietor, announces the Royal Hotel Parkes as a leading house with superior accommodations and an inviting menu. Visitors to Forbes and Parkes are welcomed to enjoy refined dining and comfortable lodging at this well regarded establishment.
Tom Smith announces he has taken over Fortes Stables and promises thorough, practical, and experienced management. He assures the public of close attention to all business details and complete trust in his capable oversight.
Fragmentary auction notice from Walter J Kelly and Co describes a sale at Story Stucke and Men with references to trust money tenders and various locations. The legwork includes mentions of Parked, Peak Hill, and Valmety, with unclear dates and participants due to garbled text.
A chaotic Forbes council meeting discussed water works financing. Aldermen debated extending mains into Wombat Street and nearby areas with planned pipe laying and cost overruns. Several officials, including Mayor and Aldermen Patterson, Mutler, and M’Dunwell, argued over ratepayers’ burdens and project urgency. The session featured safety and supply concerns, with bids and approvals referenced and a vote on extensions noted.
Ledger shows paid capital 10 250 reserved 19 988 balance carried forward 277 104 subscribed capital 202 000 total security 2939 633 with notes on asset values and protective funds.
Edward Weaver & Co local agents promote a Scottish Union and National Insurance Company policy covering fire accident life and other risks. The notice advertises low rates for dwellings furniture stores stock farm buildings crops and live stock with workmen's compensation and sickness benefits.
Local agents for Standard Insurance Co. of WZ Ltd address coverage lines including hailstorm, accident, crop and stacks, live stock and special farmer policies. The notice highlights policy scope and agent roles in handling claims and adjustments for weather-related risks.
Fragmented OCR text references Worwich and London Accident Assurance Association, with mentions of personal injury cover, workmen compensation, and branches. Details are garbled. no clear event or dates readable.
An advertisement from 6 Randwick Sydney offers a treatment for eczema claiming rapid, thorough cure within two weeks. It promotes a home remedy created by “8 Felder” and lists a price of 2 shillings 6 pence.
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