Racing notes and stud sales update from the Shipley sale
Alr Motor, aged 20, earns praise as a valued dam in the Shipley stud sale. Her foal by Comedy King shows strong development, likely to fetch a high price. Colts by Wolawa and other horses attract attention at yearling sales with prominent names and recent race figures noted. Brisbane swimming record and Randwick results also summarized, with Kennaquhalr favored in the January Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr Motor
Biplane
Shipley
Qoe
Comedy King
Hijlane
Air Motor
Norman Falkner
Bales
Wolawa
I. J. Sloane
Sorth Lozan
Cowra
Pontoon
New Zealand
EJ. Wate
Wallace
Saturnas
Randwick
Rey
Kennaquhalr
F. Dempsey
Alea'a Isle
Clare
Cheremerle
Bombita
Hitachi
Kennaqubair
Kemo Compound Promises Grey Hair Darkening Remedy
An unsigned notice advertises a three shilling box of Kemo Compound with bay rum and rain water in a half pint bottle as a test and cleanest grey hair darkener. It instructs to contact Principle Australian Distributors W. Rumsey Williams & Co. in Brisbane for post free delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Rumsey Williams & CO
Patrie Bight
Brisbane
Queensland
Hard Times Ball Highlights Economy Themed Costumes
Miss G Aiken won praise for a costume at the Hard Times ball in Melbourne Town linked to the Lucky Bag event. The gathering showcased economical attire with many outfits using unbleached calico and wall paper motifs, including a Piet costume and a group of calico soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
G. Aiken
Melbourne
Miss Aiken
James Dyer
Big Postal Robbery Stuns Browr rina and Neht
A major registered mail theft occurred between the Browr rina post office and Central Railway Station with £1600 in notes and three other parcels stolen. This marks the third such robbery in under 10 months, with earlier heists at U. S. and Alana totaling £3500. The missing contents include four £1 notes, £5 notes, and mixed currency. the sealed bag arrived but its valuable portion was gone.
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Bank of New South Wales
Central
Browr Rina
Thies
U. S
Alana
Brewarrina
Walter J. Kelly & Co Auctioneers Ad
Walter J Kelly and Co auctioneers stock station and financial agents offer auction sales across the state. Stock and property lists on application with trust money lending at current low rates. District agents for Dalgety Co at Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill offering liberal advances on wool end stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Forbes
Peak Hill
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association Ad
Insurance agency advertises personal accident, workmen's compensation and other accident cover through FL RATIL CO, with regional representatives and terms on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL Ratil & CO
Insurance policy notices and farm risk categories
Standard Insurance Co of New Zealand issues notices covering fire including crops and stacks, hailstorm hazards with farmer's policy, and livestock including foaling risks, outlining coverage scope and risk areas.
Albion Hotel Forbes Ad Promotes Leading West House
The Albion Hotel Forbes markets itself as a leading commercial and family hotel. It presents itself as one of the homes of the West and “The Best In every department” under H. V. Croft.
Maguire's Suits promise lasting impressions through expert tailoring
Good judges of tailoring judge by appearance and fit. Maguire's Suits are described as modern in style, with artistic cuts and top quality materials. Satisfaction is assured in every detail and correspondence is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Maguire
Materia’s
Harris Boot Palace Offers Moderate Prices For Footwear
Harris Boot Palace advertises moderate prices and guaranteed fit with extended service. It lists men and women shoes including court shoes derby style boots and galoshes with specific model notes and sizes, inviting customers to shop the new stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONY
Local Agents for Agricultural Implements Listed
Local agents announced for HALGETY Wool Wheat and Machinery SICHOLSON MORMOW Farm implements WOLSELEY Sheep Shearing Machines HUNDLE Chaff Cutters VICTORIA INSURANCE CO Ltd displayed for regional distribution and purchasing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halgety £&O
Sicholson & Mormow
Wolseley
Hundle
Victoria Inscrarck CO. Ltd
Pearce and Williams Parkes Open New Forbes Branch
Pearce and Williams Parkes announce the opening of a branch of their stock and property business in Templar Street Forbes in offices formerly occupied by Murphy and Lovell. The office will be under the personal supervision of Mr E Williams. Auction sales conducted in any part of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar Street
Forbes
Murphy & Lovell
Omee
Fire Insurance Offerings and Coverage Details
Fire accident policies issued to cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and live stock. includes accident sickness workmen's compensation and live stock insurance at lowest rates. Coverage extends to homesteads woolsheds barns unystack growing crops and all classes of tusks insured by local agents Forbes.
Cars For Hire Garage Open Day And Night
All work carried out by competent tradesmen at Reasonable Charges with a full stock of accessories on hand. Cars for hire garage open day and night.
Private Jim O'Hea Reports From The Front
Private Jim O Hea of Forbes writes from the front to The Forbes Advocate describing routine trench life. He notes artillery bombardments, road building under fire, duckboards and mud, casualties, weather, and hope of return home for Christmas amid war conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim O'Hea
Forbes
Forbes Advocate
Worbea
Ajiles
Inusualia
Matco
Fritz
Rome
Frito
Stat
Germany
Kaiser Ail
Hindenburge
Pritt
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Andralong
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Raturday
Tass W. Thomson
Qu the Nile
Inkwates 24
Becenide
Traudwick
Poitrina
Pasacre
Bonnie Prime
Jidge
Tit Sin
Saturdas
Hardie
Newcastle and
Lismore
WRS
E. Goddard
Walter J. Kelly & CO
Norwich
London
Association
Standard Insurance CO. OF N.Z., Ltd
F.rath & CO
Albion
H. V. Croft
Harris
Boot Palace
Court Shoes
Cin
Tod
TSG
Hoene
Boti
Epuen
Gilacw Bales
Jas. Maguire
G&, Hugo & Son General Carriers
General Commission
G. Hugo & Son
Boyd & Clark
Scottish Union and National Insurance Coy
Pitt Street
Sydney
Edward Weaver & CO
Lachlan Motor Garage
Dodge Bros
W. G. Johnson
A, Turner
Low Laneyrie
Turner and Laneyrie
Condobolin
Pitt-street
Hunterst
Allerman Thomas Hughes, J
Board of Advice
Womert Kerr
Agical
Valence
Weaver & CO
Cars For Hire
Phil Holyer
Fess
Rae SL
Ceene
Deina
Landon Dairy
A. W. Dobbie & Co. Ltd
Agenia
Kent Street
PHONE
A. E. Peppercorn
Buick
GAR
Herb
Coram
Lachlan-street
Meagher
George Washington Brownhill
Lachlan-St Forbes
Flanders
West Front
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