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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
1
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Fragment shows an advertisement extolling a cough remedy for children, claiming effectiveness against coughs, bronchitis, and sore throats. It notes a price of two shillings and asserts the mixture contains no opium or dangerous extracts. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Proprietor George Washington Brownhill announces photos provided by Ana Provedes at The Forbes Advocate office on Lachlan Street Forbes.
A fragmented timetable lists various towns and routes across New South Wales regions including Parkes Grenfell Cowra Sydney and Melbourne. It notes times for departures and late fees around 4 pm with multiple connections via Cowra Parkes and Grenfell across several days including Sunday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and mentions stations like Daroobalgle Molong and Ooma Creek.
F. Rath & Co and Scottish Union and National Insurance Co advertise fire, accident, live stock, health, and workmen's compensation coverage. They promise lowest rates for farms, homes, and all classes of risk for insured properties and crops with quick service.
Partial listing from the State Stock and Property Lists appears with mis-spellings and garbled names. It mentions trust money to lend at low rates, and agents in Parkes Forbes and other locations. The fragment references Balgty and Py and advances tied to wealth and stock with unclear details.
The City Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd reports its capital and funds figures with a 1906 capital of 247,800 and total security around 339,653. Head Office listed as US Pit Street, Sydney with temporary premises at 33 Hunter Street. Alderman Thomas Heguie named in the record.
A compact notice outlines accident and workmen's compensation coverage offered by ED, WEAVER & CO, and the Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association. It notes their agents Inpure Wi E Rath & Co and states terms on f preparation and approval.
A fragmented notice details a recruitment drive for escorts and riders tied to local wartime labor needs. Mention appears of committees, appointments, and testing for suitability, with names partially visible and uncertain dates.
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