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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
4
Bob Jones announces he has taken over the shore hotel and will operate it with the best lines cuisine and liquor to provide top accommodation and attention to travelers. Bob Jones, proprietor.
J Matheson announces he has taken over the Post Office Hotel from J J Kimberberry and promises to maintain the high standard of liquor and comfortable lodging for travelers.
Local events feature Hospital fundraiser proceeds reaching about £170, a wedding wave next month, and a flying hospital visit. Gossipy sports report covers Condobolin defeating Bogan Gate 6 to 4 with strong crowd turnout and a forthcoming rematch. Also noted are town meetings on machine gun defenses, a memorial for soldiers, and a burial after an infant’s death.
The record notes a toast to Sir Harry Hall and Kiwi, with farewells and presentations. It mentions a library project for Crundla and a royal farewell at a school event. Also lists a wedding in Sydney and a local committee meeting with planned dine events.
A Sunday drive at 4 Fox Drive aimed to reduce pests, with Yarbo as top scorer and seven pests removed. Weather turned wet and windy with a thunderstorm, yet farming and sowing proceed with optimism. A Rover Club meeting elected T F McColm and others to the committee, and discussion covered ARC and NSW Trotling Association registration.
A fragment notes Mr E Cawell injured his hand last week with a pearly blood staining. He sought medical advice and reports indicate he is now much improved after taking time to recover.
The Wamboyre al meeting approved two tennis courts for the recreation ground beside the hall and anticipated a large membership thanks to generous donations. The ball in aid of the West Wyo Catholic Church building at Eagle drew a successful crowd with music by Miss Dorrie Hilde and dancers, while local interest covered fur or hurt topics and stray dog concerns amid a backcloth of school children preparing to resume classes and fond reminiscences of the late Prince.
A lengthy Quandialla column reports fat sheep sold in Sydney at 63/1 per sheep, fodder arrivals damaged by stray animals, and local efforts to improve storage. It notes the Quandialla Chitah race meeting set for July 20 with entries closing July 20, a Morangarstat Club meeting a week later, and reduced admission and ball charges. Tennis results feature Quandialla versus Rimbi with several local store names and players listed.
The Trundle stores have opened in a new and updated premises located in the heart of Trundle, marking a refreshed downtown presence and improved facilities for shoppers. The relocation signals a continued investment in local commerce and community access to goods.
The Railway Hotel at Bogan Gate announces new management under J 4 Kelly of the Tate Union Hotel. The overhaul aims to unite old and new friends and extend hospitality, with plans to continue serving guests and improve affairs at the establishment.
Local agents for the Northern Assurance Co provide fire stone live stock and accident coverage. Application details outline stock and property particulars for policy evaluation and underwriting.
An old established popular hostel now run by O Le Martin. The premises feature wine and beer brands, good stabling, loose boxes, and recent improvements. Travelling patrons are greeted with a well kept property and comfortable accommodations.
Listing of agents for Jaman Bell & Co South British Insurance Co Mamey Harrie Co and Ltt Momat Virtue Ltd with contact details including phone and P O box numbers.
Eugowar Motor Garage advertises car hire with petrol and motor services. It lists agencies and brands including Dulgetty Co, Wollsley Shearing Machines, Atlan Aspurence Co, Band B cycles and motors, and Vortaseus LX.L. Windeotis repairs available day or night.
Brokers at 14 Pitt Street Sydney report options in war loan bonds and related securities. Readers can access bonds through banks or direct letters, with moderate interest buying orders executed. Debentures and mortgage money available for Road Acres and other property ventures.
The fragment mentions LES and HOAD with forwarding action and two names TAZION and OBWEEAG, suggesting a brief notice or notice-style item about forwarding of two individuals or items. Limited readable context.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Farmers and Urata Co Operative companies, with references to Wheat Ragaaag and brands. Mentions Barron review, Care Miers, Wheat Peak, and Vickarine Pertitimer. Ambiguous names and dates indicate a local business or campaign notice with uncertain details.
The entry notes Wheatley and Martel as auctioneers directing insurance work on property completion. Agencies cited include Manniy-Hurais Machinery, Clutterbuck Bros on Ragines Chatf-Cuttars, Fetoa, Burau, and Northern Assurance Co.
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