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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
7
Frank J Bird allied firms and several buyers operate as stock and property salesmen and wheat buyers at Yorratundat and nearby settlements. The message invites contact via phone for Wheat purchase and machinery stock, noting agents for Ry Vi Mukay’s Fy and a large stock of dupitaten.
B J Butler announces a new up to date concrete store at Yarrabandai with a wide stock including drapery, boots and shoes, saddlery, ironmongery, crockery, motor oil, petrol, fancy goods and fruit, offering prices comparable to larger towns. Names local suppliers and advertisements for seeds and truck orders noted.
Cahill and Martin advertise as auctioneers and general agents for Dalgety Co Wool Store Grain Machinery and more. They offer sale conducted in any district, block and property lists on application, loans negotiated and land subdivisions. They operate for large shippers and mills and buy wheat in any quantity. Office and private phone numbers provided.
An old notice advertises Caragabal Billiard and Hairdressing Saloon with offerings for ladies and gentlemen, listing requisites and fancy goods. It mentions Bill Dempsey formerly of Forbes at Trundle Hotel RUNDLE and references a first-class heiron and smith billiard table.
W Taylor takes over the hotel from J McGrath and offers to sell all old and new customers. The Trundle Motel is described as a complete and comfortable house in the West with home from home superior accommodation and attentive service. Commercial and public dining rooms, table service, spirits as true to form.
A Bribbaree report recalls a Sunday match at St Mary's Young where Bribbaree won as Ian Luby faced a prayer book distraction. The week saw heavy rain, a flood damaging gates, and a Tarumbi rider rescued after ford failure on Bland Creek. A sapling saved a man thrice, Constable Hoole rescued two, and others spent a night in the rain. A large meeting raised funds for Father Ryan and a homecoming for Father McKeown. Nurse Miss Gertie Ray passed her oral exam and begins practice. she and her sister plan holidays at Morangurell and Woodlands after training.
Local auctioneers F C McCauley & Co of Bogan Gate advertise stock and station agency and auctioneering services. The listing mentions agents and associated products like Weat's Improved Gravity Dry Wheat Prekter, North British and Merosuttie Tuaur ance Co options, Wheat Fool, Skin and Hide, and Shirley's Fertilizers with blocks and property lines.
Fragmented OCR text reports uncertain weather observations and exam results with scattered names and places. Mentions Wedmalay morning and a range of measurements, plus references to Fortier Keown and Clam Tin Saturday and a general sense of a local eventful week with varied details.
Quandialla details a local cricket match report with scores and player names, plus a summary of nearby games at Jamalong and Bidgee River districts. The piece lists team lineups, fielding details, and upcoming fixtures including a Saturday home game and a Butler two recreation. It also mentions community changes and hospital notices involving Quandialla residents.
A garbled report describes violent incidents and alleged crimes at Bogas Tiyty with references to a sharp object injury. It mentions rain hampering work, a double selling scheme, and a string of names including Hu ebund HY Hoang and Mr Phu Til. It also notes a person travelling to Sydney for medical treatment and various financial and legal actions, all within a chaotic market scene.
New establishment offers pure cold drinks for summer with light refreshments, ice cream, fruit, and vegetables. Local readers are invited to visit and enjoy the summer selections.
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