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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
6
Bob Jones announces takeover of the Bogan Gate Hotel with a promise of best lines and special cuisine. He pledges liquor true to label, top accommodation, and attentive service for travelers.
Matheron announces taking over the Post Office Hotel Eugowra from J J Sinderberry and requests continued support. He promises the best liquor brands and top accommodation for travelers and locals alike.
The notice identifies an auctioneer and general commission agent in Quandialla offering monthly stock sales. It notes policies for fire and other risks and marks the individual as local agent for the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co.
Fragmentary OCR lists several insurance and machinery agencies. Names include Mumey Harrin Machinery and Northers Assurance with scattered words such as property, list, and cutters appearing amid garbled text.
Wampayne celebrates the Wyalong Lents players at a Sydney Country Tournament where Buttenshaw brothers, long residents of Wamboone, defeated most country rivals. Former resident Moore played in the SAW match. The district’s cricket figure, an ex-teacher at Billy’s Lookout school, is noted for his school garden and dam. Five local pupils joined the Great War. three returned injured, one lost an eye, another a arm after German captivity. Wyniong Hospital hosts a charity entertainment by the Western Glee Company on Friday 28th. A strange complaint case appeared, with locals treated at Wyalone hospital. reports note several serious but unspecified conditions and contagiousness.
A severe but narrow storm moved from the west, hitting Bedgerabong and nearby areas with large hailstones and white-covered ground. Rainfall totals reached 2.207 inches for the year, with ongoing harvest work continuing amid drought concerns and local tributes to affected families.
F Goode, land agent at 82 Pal Street, Sydney, requests readers with crown land blocks or conversions of holdings to contact him. The notice appears as a retrenchment from the Land Department after two decades of service. Terms described as moderate.
At a large Bogan Gate meeting farmers discuss wheat weight standards and potential negotiable scrip. The resolutions note revisions to the FAG standard, approve some measures, and oppose premature moves to make items negotiable while praising Mr Killen’s efforts.
Gunning bland arama rite waggons and Mr A Mill Fordson forthcoming. Sir WJ Hennessey recovers from appendicitis operation with the Nurse Cocks at private hospital Tay. Airs H G Packham under doctor care returns home after treatment in Parkes.
Proceedings cite school plans and district moves including auction of Joe Woodante’s district assets on February 8 at Wheatley Martel’s premises. Mentions cricket match Canowindra vs Gulgowra with Canowindra winning, plus local family changes and property news.
The issue covers harvest progress near Eugowra with farmers cutting, a School of Arts fundraiser in Corowa, and local breaks such as a serious accident in Quade and another near Peak W., plus updates on wheat deliveries to Trundle and postmaster Stewart’s transfer to Nim Abl.
The establishment reopens for public accommodation offering a good table and comfortable up-to-date amenities. Staff promise better service and a renewed focus on hosting both day and night patrons.
An OCR fragment mentions the Wolaro School in Orange and references commercial careers illustrated prospects. Names such as Campbell and Sydney are present, with credentials Syd ney S718 and B.A.Oxon. The text is unclear but indicates a focus on education and professional pathways.
A stock and property list appears in the April appointment notices outlining bids and ownership details. The notice invites interested parties to review the listings and participate in upcoming sales, with deadlines and contact information provided by the district authorities.
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