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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1926
Page
8
Fragmentary notice from a real estate broker listing Atlas Assurance Co. Sydney in connection with property sales and stock trucking. Mentions cash buyers for wheat at Yurrubundal and nearby areas and invites contact via telegrams and phones.
Accessories of all kinds on hand and welding services offered at the shop. Storage batteries and a full line of repair work are provided by skilled mechanics. The article notes 'Cast-tron' and other items available for local buyers.
Cam tle, Jack Martin among auctioneers and agents advertise sale of stock and machinery. Company names appear with contact phones and locations, indicating a public listing for parts of an estate or inventory to be sold on application.
B. M. Franks & Co. advertises oil and seasonable goods meeting buyer needs at reasonable prices. The note emphasizes value and quality for the season with practical selections.
A fragmented newspaper notice lists diverse shops and products including veeries, ironmongery, drapery, boots and lunes, confectionery, bottled drinks, stationery, paints, tobacco, smokers accessories, kerosene and a phone number.
A sharply edited notice reports the closure or restructuring of a cooperative including Warmers and Grasiers, Jo, International Harvester producer links, and Citizens’ Lite Ansur. It lists wheat, wool, skin and hide, fertilisers, block and property on application, with office lines and revised contact numbers.
McCombie Motors Caragabal offers motor repairs and supplies. Agents for Hutch Cars sub agency and Ronaldson Tippett, plus tractors and shearing plants. Watch this space for announcement of cheap benzine accommodation for travel.
Caragabal General Stores advertises a vast product range including drapery clothing boots and shoes groceries ironmongery crookery saddlery confectionery confectionery and hardware. The listing mentions associated brands and suppliers such as London and Lancolabyre Insurance Lindley Walker Wheat Co and Moore.
Randall Baker and Paltrycook promote homegrown wedding cakes and catering as best value, asserting locals can beat Sydney prices. Pies featured as specialty offerings spotlighted in regional ad copy.
A fragmented report details property changes among local farmers after a harvest with auctions and sales to larger holdings. It lists buyers such as Mr W Boles, Mason Bros, and Mr Yous Dollar, plus notes on residents moved to Worbes Hospital and a cricket match summary with Bedgerabons versus an opposing team, including player names and scores.
Condobolin reports a regional press item noting travels of residents to Sydney and Orange, a hospital visit, and a manager from Maitland describing recent duties. Local social updates include a brief note on a holiday absence and a returning party with a live model act.
A compact note highlights printing office stationery tailored for pride, featuring the WW legend Advocate. The message emphasizes quality and the distinct branding impression.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a hot dry spell and steady stock conditions. A valedictory function at Pinnacle Hall featured a farewell to Me and Men A 3 MGton Daneine as guests. Counchor O Meeary presided and presented a handsome silver tae Mies with eulogistic remarks from Moser W JA Seymour Senter Hocton J Sherwin and J Saddington.
Weather conditions at Goolagong affect garden work and cooling needs. Holidays end as staff return to duty. Mis e A Lee and Joan yaw resume roles. Mercy nuns return to Lorretto Convent. Mother Elizabeth absent. A house owned by Mr Watson, occupied by Mr Barrett, destroyed by fire last Thursday with limited casualties.
The Bedgerabong column notes a warming trend with tired taste of summer and a forecast of clear skies ahead. Local school news covers Mick Mason’s reassignment to Balmain and Mina Lisa as successor, with Mitchett excelling in exams and the State Intermediate. Also reports Bedgerabong’s cricket match results against Wetted Farms and Bugon Gale with scores and standout players.
Weather stays hot with cooler nights and townsfolk report water levels and local activity. A cricket match Sunday saw Monwonga defeat Yarrabandat with top scorers Gaiden 85 and Constable 65. Monwonga selects a team to face Logan Gate next Sunday.
B J Butler informs the public that T can supply all requirements at prices to suit the times. No rent or big stamp, cheaper than larger stores. Agent for Sioux Machinery, Farmers and Grassers Co op. Co. Trucks ordered for Flemington.
The Trundle Hotel has been renovated and refreshed throughout, offering comfortable accommodations and attentive service. It features commercial and public rooms, an excellent table, and a selection of beers wines spirits and liquors true to label for guests and residents.
Quandialla Stores and Button & Co announce purchase of Charlton and Sutton business assets including ladies and clothing, groceries, hardware, confectionery, and novelties. The note promises fair prices and continued support with large stocks of goods. Local customers are advised to watch for continued service and value.
C Sutton and Co advertises stock and property lists by mail and inquiry invites. Offers personal attention to consignments and buyers. Mentions wheat buying at market rates and associates with Hy McKay’s Alaska? millinery and Atlas Insurance Co. in Austin Windmills.
A. Olsen, general storekeeper, announces the Model Store Quandialla now offers bright electric lighting and a large stock including drapery, groceries, confectionery, fruit, and hardware. The premises are described as modern and well equipped with full facilities and first class accommodation for the public. Correspondence invited. Martin Keir named stock and station agent and agent for Farmers and Gramere Co. Also listed as agent for rugby or Rollin motor cars.
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