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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
1
An uncanny verse depicts a misty dawn near a Tasmanian style setting with a solitary figures and rural tasks. The speaker recalls towns, fields, pumpkins, pigs, and calling to Maree while weaving a dreamlike scene in a New South Wales landscape.
The piece notes shifting U S sentiment on prohibition with fears of repeal and enforcement challenges. It cites Governor Edwards of New Jersey proposing repeal as a national issue, while reform groups warn of a wave of violators. Rep Igoe argues the law is violated nationwide and outlines potential penalties and broader constitutional concerns.
The Kurew copper mine, closed for about seven years, was restarted in August by a syndicate led by T. Mylecharane. A modest workforce works despite frequent water issues, with ore and grass stock on hand and talk of water jackets and a Kugowra to Forbes or Parkes railway line to aid transport and ore dispatch.
The notice states policies to cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and more. It mentions personal accident sickness workers compensation and live stock insurance offered at the lowest current rates. Homesteads woolsheds barns hay stacks and growing crops are insured at low rates with broad coverage.
A dealer announces the purchase of two latest model Studebaker cars now available for clients. The Roys will run trips to Lime, offering rides there and back. Try a trial and see for yourself.
Con Clifford proprietor announces the Hotel Victoria Parhes is taken over by So Ait atiehcy. The dining room is being reopened with improved tables and fully arranged for patrons. Paddocks are available and convenient accommodations provided for guests at the Furles establishment.
W Prior announces takeover of the Forbes Hotel from R W Dowland promising best liquors good table and first class accommodation to patrons and public knowledge of the change in management.
J J Flannery notifies Forbes residents that the Australis hotel on Lachlan and Templar Streets has substantial improvements including a remodeled bar, a spacious up-to-date bar, and automatic washing facilities to guarantee cleanliness. The hotel now offers one of the region’s most comfortable stays.
A record highlights Standard Insurance Co. of N Z Ltd filing related to rope and stocks, Wailstorm, accident including farmers policy, and livestock including looting risks. The terse notice lists corporate entities and policy areas without further details or names.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association issues terms of application with representations by FRATH and other agents. Highlights include accident workmen's compensation and related benefits.
A compact notice promoting rubber stamps in Australia. It advertises printed catalogs for Linen stamps and business stamps. The item is published by George Washington Brownhill from The Forbes Advocate office on Lachlan Street.
Reserves exceed £5,000,000. Fire, hail, motor car, accident, workmen's compensation, live stock and all kinds of insurances except life. For full particulars and quotations apply to B. V. Bowler, Bowler & Kerr, Albion Hotel Buildings, appointed local agent, replacing the late Mr R. 8, Officer.
A collage of stray lines and brief exchanges includes themes of luck, love, work, and characterization. It interleaves observations on poetry and optimism with bits of fictional dialogue, a Baltimore courtroom moment, and street life vignettes, creating a mosaic of urban chatter and lifelike snippets.
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