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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
3
Bob Jones announces takeover of Bogan Gate Hotel and will operate on Beet Lines Special Cuisine. Liquors true to label. Best accommodation and attention to travelers. Proprieter Bob Jones.
J Matheson announces taking over the Post Office Hotel in Eugowra from J J Sinderberry and pledges to maintain the same high standards. He advertises stocked liquor brands and good accommodation for travelers, seeking continued local support.
Auctioneer and general commission agent at Quandialla presents monthly stock sales and offers fire and other policies. Also serves as local agent for the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co, providing coverage options.
Local arrangements for Quandialla Church of England opening were disrupted by bitter weather with cold, showers, and an outdoor program cancellation. The service was postponed, a well attended dance received praise, and planning for a future opening date continues.
A trespass notice warns that no shooting or fishing is allowed on any part of Arrowobitty and that all previous permissions are cancelled. The notice is issued by the manager.
Mr W Somerville accepted a editor post at a Wagen paper and attended a farewell at Mr J J Sheehey's office with friends. Rainfall reached about 70 points in town aiding crops, while Eugowra Canowindra railway work proceeds. A long-time district resident Mrs M Kewan died aged KS years. Mrs J Tyler of Bungowra is a daughter. Funeral held at Canowindra cemetery. Jack Barnes won a rash in the southern district for cattle with multiple truckloads of horses to new pastures. Association notes election of J Matheson as secretary and calls for two 100000 bushel wheat silos at Eugowra, plus sheds, with a tel linked police station.
Representative for Farmers and Dressors' QCO-Operatie Grain Insurances and Agency Company offers bus cess on behalf of the Company for Wheat Buying Produce Wool and all classes of business. Orders being booked for coming barvam requirements including Twins Corm Beaks Wool Packs Oil and Victoria Wertiliaer Assasie equipment and machinery.
Todd and McAuley are noted in connection with accidents to the WWA Tolmie Stock Station and General Commission Agents.
Listing of agents for James Bell and Company with affiliations to Booth British Insurance Company Massey Harria Company Limited and Moffat Virtue Limited including telephone and P.O. Box No. 3 details.
The pens write of improving conditions after rain and mild fall, noting ants signaling rain, caterpillars appearing, and cautious optimism for higher yields. Livestock losses are limited, and warm weather may extend, aiding sheep feeding and crops, while schooling and holidays ease tensions amid unsettled weather and ongoing farming toil.
Steady soaking rains since June 1 total 102 points with more in forecast. Grass shoots, warm weather, and upcoming showers promise ample stock feed in a couple of weeks. Farmers finish sowing. local tennis team heads to Peak Hill for a strong match. Trundle Cup tournament planned after war interruptions. Obituary notes death of Mrs Tom Simmons of Woodville Trundle at about 25, leaving husband and two children. Anzac Tweed distribution details reached Returned Soldiers League members.
Wheatley and Martel General Commission Agents advertise services in Eugowra with branches offering all insurance work stock and property lists on application. Agencies include Massey Harris machinery Flutterbuck Bros oil engines and chaff cutters Paton Burne and Northern Assurance Company. Phone 12.
A Condobolin side visited Hogan Gate for the Bulercamp Challenge Cup match. Despite injuries, Hogan Gate won six to nil with Les Keane scoring twice and Rogan Gate praised for sportsmanlike conduct. A badly injured player, Asgill, received first aid and transport to Parkes. A collection raised about twenty five to forty pounds for his family.
After a week of fine weather and a June dust storm, rain fell saving crops and easing famine fears. Wamboyne marked the occasion with celebrations as Benn tennis club lost to Mallee Plains and a new tennis cup was announced for players within 80 miles of Wyalong. Prince’s visit stirred bush children with bonfires and patriotic songs led by teacher Miss Boles.
The Trundle Stores have been installed in new up-to-date premises at the heart of Trundle. The move updates a key local business location, signaling improved facilities and broader services for residents and visitors alike.
J J Kelly, formerly of the Union Hotel Trundle, has taken over the Railway Hotel at Bogan Gate. He invites old and new friends to visit and promises to provide the best hospitality.
Stock and property particulars on application and local agents for Northern Assurance Co. Fire hail stones live stock and accident coverage offered. Local agents Hood and Broderick provide details and access for applicants seeking insured protection and policy options.
A Laneyrie proprietor announces Club House Hotel Eugowra has taken over from C L Morton and will operate on top hospitality levels with best brands of wine beer and spirits. The house offers good table and stabling with 20 loose boxes for travellers and locals.
Cliff Nash proprietor offers new car hire with petrol and motor accessories. Stocks Dalgetty & Co. engines and Wolseley tools, Atlas Assurance Co. life and fire policies, Bo and B cycles, Fortescue windmills and more. Repairs available day or night. phone 16.
JE L Jones Proprietor operates the Comforts of an Up-Leaars Hotel offering lodging services. The brief notice highlights the establishment as a local accommodation option with emphasis on homey hospitality.
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