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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
6
District representatives named for Atlas Assurance Co Ltd Farmers' Co operative Implement Co Ltd Shearer Ploughs Commonwealth Wool Station Produce Supply Co Ltd listed among local firms. Representatives cover insurance farming implements and supply sectors in the district.
A late entry notes trucking specialty and wheat buyers for John Derling and Sons Ltd, agents for WH VV McKay Ltd. A large stock of duplicates is on hand. The listing references the telephone "THONE 65" and signals an active inventory and agency connections in the trade.
The Trundle Hotel, under proprietor John T. McGrath, reopens after renovation to promise one of the Weet’s most complete and home like establishments. It features attentive service, superior accommodation, and a well stocked bar offering beers, wines, spirits, and all liquors, with emphasis on catering to visitors and residents.
Office stationery printed by Advocate Office promises prideful use with each item, highlighting quality and durable design for everyday professional needs.
Cahill and Martin advertise agency coverage including Commercial Union Fire Insurance Co. Dalgety and Co. machinery Atlas Insurance Co. Ltd. Sales at any district location with stock and property lists available on application. Office phone numbers 46 Cahill and 48 Cahill.
Local listings announce F C McCauley & Co stock and station agents and auctioneers at Bogan Gate. The notice highlights agents services and a sale featuring Weal's Improved Gravity Dry Wheat Pickler, with providers including Producers and Citizens Life Assurance and North British and Mercantile. Contact details and sale administration are listed for prospective buyers and producers.
Rain and floods dominate Bedgerabong with river rise after a days of heavy showers. Tennis matches in Mouwonga see Monwongit defeat Bedgerabong for the Laneyrie Cup as misty rain makes play difficult. General items note local illnesses, transport purchases, and residents returning home.
A vintage style advert promotes soda fountain drinks, hot pies, and refreshments. It highlights Freach and Salt Flab every Friday, fruits and confections, cool drinks, smokers' requisites, and lists phone number 10 for contact.
A terse health note recommends brandy as a natural pick me up when feeling off. It extols purity, contrasts two beverages, and touts brandy as the finest restorative known to telence, urging simple use to restore vitality.
Monwonga reports another inch of rain on Wednesday and a further 30 polite on Monday, delaying dry spells after ten days of drought. The river is rising toward the swamps, sheep flocks face potential losses from foot-rot, and a widespread influenza outbreak affects households. Monwonga beats Bedgerabong 15 sets to 8 in Laneyrie Cup tennis, with Derriwong scheduled to visit for the cup next Sunday and a lineup of male and female players listed.
Condobolin footballers traveled to Condobelin to contest the Kearney Cup, but our team proved superior winning eight to six amid rough play. A large crowd watched as players clashed in a lively match. Also, prominent local death of Mr William McClure at Brights Hotel followed by quick passing after a driving incident. The Rev Mr Whittle begins Presbyterian duties, a Royal Hall dance aids church funds, and weather brings rain showers around Condobolin.
Drought and near half inch of rain marked the week in Tullamore. Farming operations stalled with prospect of more rain. J de Lishe sold the Tullamore Hotel to W C Clissold of Hurstville Sydney, who plans to take over soon. Public School June exams show Doris Stone top marks among new pupil cohort. high achievers listed per class.
Poor track conditions and rain forced the Bogan Gate Trotting Club to postpone their Wednesday meeting, with the Oddfellows also abandoning their Thursday gathering. Despite good nominations, inclement weather ruined plans for both groups, while show-week dates may allow the trotting event to proceed later. Visiting golfers from Trendle played 18 holes in miserable weather, with hoteliers and local officials hosting at the Railway Hotel.
Pride of ownership spurs men to own the best and seek printing at the Advocate. Have your film developed and prints made at Howe's Studio with same day service. Cameras repaired.
Rain returned to Bimbi after two inches fell in a week, lifting the season total above sixteen inches. Farmers lament sowing delays and sheep owners fear wet conditions for flocks amid reported diseases. In sport, Quade tallman and Bimbi clash for the Horton Cup, with Bimbi winning by eleven points as injuries mar red the day and a hockey club forms among local women.
From Our Own Correspondent reports heavy rain totals at Tottenham on June 24 and again a day later. Local events include church services by Rev A L Wylde, birth announcements, a tennis match loss to Albert, a Local Land Board meeting on July 5, and a grand Anglican concert at Peer Hall with diverse donors and a successful final act. The event drew heavy rain fears, but profit from the concert was promising.
Specialist in steam oil gas and suction gas engines pumping plant installation and general machinery repairs letters Boz 62 Forbes phone 30
Quandialla stores promote large stocks of drapery clothing boots shoes and millinery with guaranteed fit and a broad range of patterns. Also advertising groceries smokers requisites hardware confectionery and services by Les Head stock and property agent inviting stock and property inquiries and offering expert sale assistance. Includes wheat buying for cash and agency for McKay machinery and windmills.
A. Olsen, general storekeeper, relocates to a bright new premises with electric lighting. The shop offers drapery, ironmongery, groceries, saddlery, fruit, confectionery, drinks and smokers’ requisites with first class accommodation. Also agent for Farmers Co op, Farmers Implement Co, Rugby and Rollin Motor Cars. Correspondence invited. Phone number 6.
Gentle Burgin Electric Co Ltd offers wireless receivers and accessories. Harrington's Photographic Supplies lists developing and printing services. Paling's Musical Instruments and Gramophone Records advertise instruments and records. Sid June catalogues available on application. B J Butler promotes price competitiveness against larger stores and offers Sunshine Machinery and farm equipment. Flemington trucks ordered.
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