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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
1
Residents of Forbes are urged to enjoy improvements at the Vandenberg Hotel which now offers premier accommodation for guests. The hotel features extensive lounges, refined cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and prompt service, establishing it as Forbes' leading hotel. Phone 15.
The Albion Hotel Forbes presents itself as a premier seafaring hotel with superior comfort. Proprietor Freebairn highlights expert chefs, excellent cuisine, and labeled wines, claiming strong comparison with western hotels.
The Hotel Australia aoe Justilalia earns strong reputation as a comfortable and well run establishment in the Weet area. Proprietor J. J. Flannery offers top quality accommodations and carefully selected liquors to maintain its high standards.
The Post Olive Hotel and Bar are being completely renovated and will be among Sydney's finest once finished. Other improvements are underway to raise standards of liquor service and overall appearance. Take the Post Office Hotel for comparison and note their reno plans. Phone 75.
Hotel Victoria showcases renovation and bright rooms with extensive wine and spirits list. WH Baker returns as proprietor guiding top line service. phone listed.
A £20 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of those stealing stock from WANDALY. The notice mentions a sheep ear mark Woonback 4 and a brand Spyeluse linked to Walter H. K. Stitt.
McNeilly Crampton Martin advertises stock sales at Lord's Place Orange with private sales available. The notice claims experienced staff and quick service on short notice, mentioning various coded figures and telegram references.
Walter J. Kelly and Co conduct sales across the state with stock and property lists on application. Trust money to lend at lowest rates. District agents Parkes Forbes and Pesh Hill for Dalgety and Co. Ltd. Liberal advances offered on wool and block. Let us know your requirements.
Alderman THOMAS HUGES JP chairs the Board of Advice. HOGOBERT KERR manager spares Invute with F RATH CO. District represented in Personal Accident Workmen's Compensation and other branches of accident insurance accepted. Terms of application printed and published by George Washington Brown hill proprietor at the Forbes Advocate Lachlan Street Forbes.
The Forbes district features auctioneer J C Keane known as Jim, a longtime dealer in the area. In a candid chat, he stresses population growth as Forbes's main need, supports closer settlement and subdivision of big estates, and advocates for a butter and bacon factory to boost local commerce and farm profitability.
In a frank exchange, Mr. Keane urges a butter and bacon factory to spark population growth in Forbes. He imagines river-flat subdivision by big landowners and share farming for young couples, while emphasizing irrigation potential and state irrigation interest as pivotal to turning the idea into action.
Misa Beryl Mills, the Australian entrant hailed as Miss Australia, charmed Sydney reporters with grace and beauty during a visit to The Advocate office. She spoke of her trip, studies, and upcoming appearances, noting the unique attention she received and her gratitude for the experience.
The article notes growing need if Wyangla irrigation plans proceed and urges the Chamber of Commerce to engage. It criticizes reliance on outside capital and calls for reader reflection on the idea’s originality and practical steps for local action.
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