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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary timetable notes show a rail route between Condobolin and Bogan Gate via SORBER PARKES with days labeled Monday and Wednesday, indicating localized service patterns and timetable entries from a regional line.
Pattie Parkes timetable outlines multiple daily routes to Bathurst Young Cowra Melbourne Molong Cookamidgers Parkes Tichborne Daroobalaie Goolagong Nanima and Cowra via Parkes. Includes 4.30 am 2.10 pm and 4.40 pm timings with midweek and weekend variants across Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday schedules and numerous local stops.
A damaged OCR fragment describes conduct of actions by several parties across districts, mentioning Paton Burns and Northern Axsusince Cay with a timetable tied to sales. The legibility is poor, hindering precise identification of people or events.
Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association announces coverage through F. Rath & Co agents. Personal, accident, workmen's compensation and other accident insurance accepted. Terms available on application.
The article outlines farmer insurance concerns amid fire damage including crops stacks hailstorm and animal live stock risks. It notes policy coverage under special farmer’s policies and foaling risks highlighted for risk assessment and compensation considerations.
A moved resolution from the Country Press Conference notes sittings held in Sydney on October 22 and mentions rates for casual advertising in Forbes titles and Brownett's Forbes Advocate publication.
M. Croft states he has taken over the well known house and will run it as a thoroughly up to date residential and commercial hotel. The plan emphasizes modern amenities and improved service under new management.
W J Corbett acts as sole agent for Forbes in the sale listing covering Perke dobolln and Trundle with interaction noted among potential buyers.
The GIT Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd head office at 95 Pitt Street Sydney lists Alderman Thomas Hughes as Chairman of Board of Advice and Robert Kerr as Manager. Financial position shows capital paid up £17,600, revenue and balance forward £30,? total funds £277,185 with subscribed capital £252,600 and total security £390,033. Insures wool stores sheds haystacks growing crops and all classes of risks at low rates.
A. Goodman advertises repairs for all kinds of stain resistant leather goods. Claims careful workmanship and heat of leather methods. Prices are stated as strictly moderate and customer satisfaction guaranteed.
A clipped London style notice reports repairs at the South Forbes Hotel and mentions medical notes from Prematernity patients. It lists Nurse Watson-Brown and other health related items, with brief references to hospital and care duties. The fragmentary text notes prices, goods, and possible inventory or care records in a period newspaper style.
The public of Forbes and district is thanked for generous patronage since the hotel opened. The note requests continued support and patience while studying the comfort and convenience provided to patrons.
A notice warns that any person caught trespassing or taking short cuts in the Yerra Ver paddocks after a date will be prosecuted without respect of person. Reported by Robt. Ice on November 14, 1923, Browull alleged as a fence watcher.
Ted Clifford announces the takeover of the established hotel under Mrs Crittard of Burra Whies. The new management will oversee the property with spirits stocked at 8001 and a direct supervisor to ensure service and upkeep.
Fragmentary listing shows unsecured loan offers with various dollar and pound figures and terms. Names Flanagan Newman Kully Perkas appear as solicitors or brokers. Text is garbled, limiting precise details about rates, amounts, or repayment conditions.
Fire accident live stock and personal accident sickness workmen's compensation insurance offered at lowest current rates. Dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and live stock covered. Local agents Edward Weaver & Co Forbes. Printed by George Washington Brownbill at The Forbes Advocate office Tachlan raat Torben.
Local sale ad touts fashion bargains including dresses, children's wear, and corsets at reduced prices. Promises big discounts on Cambrie outfits, kimonos, and new showroom items with sale prices marked. Highlights include various date-tagged markdowns and a call to visit early for best picks.
A railway engine car explosion near Reenali's, three miles from Stockinbhygil, injures two men. The crash disrupted work on the new deviation to Forbes, with repairs underway and hospital treatment for the wounded.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a health and strength theme at the Ladies' College of Matt, with references to a department event on 14 and an Oxford connection. The readable bits mention women’s fitness and a gathering, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain names and precise details.
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