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The Albion Hotel in Forbes presents H V Croft proprietor, featuring Leating Commercial and Funtly Mets as part of its wide range of accommodations and services in the host city.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
4
The Albion Hotel in Forbes presents H V Croft proprietor, featuring Leating Commercial and Funtly Mets as part of its wide range of accommodations and services in the host city.
Ve Ginty announces he has taken over the license of the central and favorite Post Office Hotel from Mr Richanson and Richanson. He pledges to continue the business with the same care and attention to tenants and patrons and to uphold the motto of the house for future support.
Walter J. Kelly & Co auctioneers and financial agents advertise stock and station services in Parkes. The notice invites inquiries for consignments and explains terms and locations related to Dalgety & Co and local markets.
A fire at 95 Pittatreet Sydney involves Alderman Thomas Hughes and Hoard of Advice chairman Hobery Kear. Financial records show capital and balances carried, with total security listed at 288,698 and funds actually in hand.
A British dispatch from Sydney reports monitors participating in the Tigris battles with Turkish forces. The account praises infantry and artillery actions, noting heavy casualties on both sides, brutal conditions, and soldiers marching under fire.
From Petrograd dispatches the Allied council at Parks in Heccabey debated diverting German attention to facilitate the Gallipoli evacuation. The article notes heavy Turkish reinforcements and strong resistance as Allied losses mounted with 49,000 dead, 40710/1 injuries, and 411,000 wounded.
Bruce Thompson proprietor markets the Royal Hotel Parkes as the leading house offering superior accommodation and an excellent menu with good stabling. The advertisement notes its role as sole agents for Schweppes Aerated Waters and mentions provision for train connections and visitors to Forbes.
Tom Smith announces taking over Central Livery Stables Forves and district. He promises attentive service and thorough expertise with horses, inviting the public to entrust him with all business with full confidence.
Edward Weaver and Co. Ltd and National Insurance Funds offer a fixed premium of £8,000,00 covering live stock, stirage, farm buildings, crops, hay, and growing crops against risks noted. Coverage includes personal accident and compensation under policy terms at prevailing rates. detailed list of insured items appears in the notice.
An official dispatch from a Caucasus front reports Victoria era combat in the Caucasus with Turkish forces repelling and pursuing enemy lines. About 100 prisoners are said to have been taken as Turks fire toward strategic targets and claim to seize large stores of war material for Persia.
A compiled note names STANDARD INSURANCE GO MZ LTD and FIP policies such as Crops and Stacks, Hallstorm, Accident including Special Farmer's Policy, Live Atoce including Feeling Blakes, likely a header or classification from an insurance ledger.
A readible fragment from a 19th century insurance notice mentions the Worwich and London Accident Assurance Association Wisuremith Fiat and 60 and branches of Aeeldewe lamragce detailing personal accident and workmen's compensation coverage and related notices.
The Balkans correspondent notes Britain faces constraints on wheat imports and prices. A sale price near 410 million is mentioned, with rain affecting harvest prospects and a key opening event slated for April 17. The report references shipments secured by Germany and the general market impact on supply.
General war cables report Dani Keichmner urging motivation as Mr Anjouth appeals for mri war Warlore. Indications of aerial activity between Great Britain and the United States, while Senator MALY Lentioua supports the Wutronger Metleh Blockade. Contingent haw elven an behwr Lafrry low tiv Mettish urease re HOMME LNA AIDE.
Commercial News reports Winchcombe Carson Ltd noting tariff increased freight costs while wool prices eased slightly. The market shows steady but cautious activity with only a few declines and many lot prices around 18d to 174d. several buyers and brokers listed with unclear spellings.
The Cowra farm conducted wheat field trials using varieties including Faleland and Vamibilla King. Notable yields varied by sowing dates from May to July, with different drillings, rates, and plow conditions. Seeds were supplied by Mr Elliot and others, and results logged in Marcus’s note after harvest.
A fragmented dispatch describes Allied resistance slowing a German push in Greece and eastern fronts. Reports claim heavy fighting, blocking advances, and casualties rising as officials note stalled momentum and ongoing bombardments near Monwath.
Prominent Forbes residents hosted a farewell gathering for Mr A S Wickham at the Albion Hotel. Speakers praised his service to St John’s Church and the town, noted his role with the drill hall and home defence, and wished him success in Sydney as a magistrate.
A reader criticizes Meerutleted Associations and recruiting bodies for meddling in public life. The letter urges wealth conscription to support soldiers dependents, condemns press influence and calls for action by conscriptionists and peers while warning against interfering in others' lives.
The article notes an upcoming Labor selection in Burnham ward with Labour aiming to replace sitting member Sir Artin Grimm. It emphasizes party disagreement and the line of opposition between Liberal and Labour, highlighting local voter choices and party loyalty. The piece frames the stakes around representation and the home rule issue.
A reader letter discusses Labor candidates in the Latine election. The writer advocates Mr Aggirs or Mr Lynch, condemns Mr Grinn, and urges party unity to prevent defeat. The piece taunts opponents and praises a clean campaign while urging support for the Labor ticket.
A local contract is recorded for furniture removal and storage services. Parcels delivery will be handled by Tltratoeme General Produce Merchants. Pelephone 169 appears as a contact or reference within the notice.
The beautiful illustrated booklet about Forbes and District remains available through this office and all local agents. It highlights the region's history and notable features with period language and local emphasis.
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