05 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
1
The Albion Hotel in Forbes presents a leading commercial and family lodging option. HL V. Croft, proprietor, runs the hotel, proclaiming premium accommodations at the home of Lie West with quality service across all departments.
A notice about superior accommodation and a future event on a local street. The fragment mentions a plan for a message to the principal and participation details, indicating a community or school related notice.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association advertises insurance with KB, RATIL & CO as lie inlet representatives offering personal accident, workmen's compensation, and other branches of accident insurance. Terms on application.
Local agents report funds covering losses from a large fire. Insured items include live stock, furniture, stores, stock-in-trade, growing crops and farm buildings. Policy aims to protect holders against accident and livestock risks at low rates. Details unclear due to damaged text.
The City Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd reports at year end 1906 a fund of 20 200, balance carried forward 10 383 and total security around 989 683. The balance sheet shows capital called 208 600 and private officers including a chairman and directors. Head office listed as 95 Pitt Street Sydney with temporary address 33 Hunter Street SWEEAAN THOMAS UGH JP named as Chairman of Board and adviser positions noted.
A dense list of stations, towns, and routes for a mail timetable. The entries mention Sunlay Jaydin Varkes, Hogan Gate, Voudululln Station, Murr Wang Sta, Monway, Cmlarne, and many regional places including Cowra, Grenfell, Parkes, Trundle, Bathurst, Sydney, Melbourne, and Yarra Yarra. Various times are indicated such as 11 am, 3.45 pm, and 9.50 am with late fees noted. The fragmentary text weaves a network of deliveries across NSW regions and beyond, with numerous vendor names and stopovers.
Fragmentary OCR lists names of military hospitals and medical facilities across locations such as Alamont, London, and Egypt. Mentions Western Front, wounded soldiers, and various hospital names and general facilities.
A fragmentary wartime list shows service members from Australian Imperial Force and allied units with ranks and corps. Names such as Private Thenaie stip, Private Thomas Atkins, and Private Whowias yan appear alongside unit designations and overseas postings, reflecting a miscellany of soldiers in various corps and squadrons.
The Western District Racing Association announces the upcoming race dates. Key meetings include June four at Gilgandra and Gilgandra on ten, Narromine on twenty, Woodstock on one, Condobolin on twenty four, Parkes on one, Grenfell on four, Forbes on twenty six, and Koorawatha on four with show meeting details and weekday events across towns.
Wr A J Booth presented a detailed roads and bridges report covering payments for Geaw Nin road and government grants, ongoing works on North Condabolia and South Condobalin roads, Kundaturre Bridge, Wogan Gate road, and repairs to the Corbett crossing. He noted bridge decking nearing end of life, stock and tar orders, and proposed re decking priority with a bridge at Carugatel. He discussed maintenance on various roads, gate removal, and awaiting further details before final decisions.
A local sausage maker, Gieddes, is praised for producing Schweinewurst with distinctive herbs. The article notes careful processing, consistent texture, and a reputation for reliable flavor across batches.
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