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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
2
J Matheson announces the takeover of the hotel from J J Lindberberry and promises continued support. He advertises stocked with only the best brands of liquor and top accommodation for travelers.
Local agent appointed to represent the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company, handling policies and inquiries in the community. The appointment covers nearby towns and involves underwriting, premium collection, and claims assistance as needed.
Laneyrie announces takeover of an established hotel from Mrs Mortom in Eugowra district. He pledges to run the house with top hospitality and offers best wines beer and spirits to travellers and locals.
Cred Spalding announces the opening of an up to date butchery in Eugowra offering top quality meat at low prices. Fred Spalding states he is sole proprietor and will run the business on the best lines as a local butcher in Eugowra.
Sunday match saw IL Myamym from Warraderry lose 2 sets to 14 games while the home club won 41 games to 14. A large spectator turnout included many women and a second court may be added soon as the season begins.
Wet spell overspread local area with saturated ground and rising river fears. Football match saw Redgerabong beat Rovers 20–0 as hospital calls and injuries occurred. cane poisons and whooping cough easing. Farmers and local societies discuss forming a Goolagong branch, with officers named and fees set. minor accidents and a Catholic ball filled community news.
Heavy rains from Tuesday to Friday delayed farming and left large tracts of land unsown. The Burrangong Creek rose but only reached Eureka Station. Bland Tennis team visited Quandialla. wet courts forced abandonment of cup match and a local result favored Bland 34 games amidst several closely contested tennis pairings.
Our Own Correspondent reports Jack Boles recovering after appendicitis under Dr Boazman care. Mrs Pittle returned from honeymoon at Bathurst and Orange. Nora Dwyer of Daisy Park back from a five week Orange holiday. Mrs Magill of Arapiles back from Victoria after nine months caring for daughter Myra. A Friday dance raised funds for the football club. Parkes Ramblers beat Hogan Gate by 14 to 6 in rugby league with lively play and better goal-kicking.
At Fullabooka a change of teachers sees Mr J Anderson transferred to North Cast and Mr James Deasey arriving by train. A basket presentation by Mr Walter Butler’s party honored Anderson, praising his dedication to education and district progress, with attendees including James O’Meally and W. Sinclair. Dancing followed late into the night.
Coach notes a slippery game leaving players off balance. The team travels to Candobolia on Saturday for the Ellercamp Cup hoping to return with the Jewellery.
On Monday morning about three o'clock, Mr W J Barber of Blow Clear had his house and its contents burned to ashes. Mr J Mansfeld, staying in the house, escaped in his night attire.
Heavy rain dominated the week with rain beginning Tuesday and ending Friday. Senator Duncan skipped the electors meeting due to wet weather. Miss M A Harrison, a popular schoolteacher, is to marry Jim M Cleary, son of the Cronulla couple. A baby arrived to Mr and Mrs Alex Gray as the stork visited. Farmers aim to finish sowing soon amid continuing poor conditions.
The advertisement lists Dalgethy & Co as operators of O11 and Gas Engine, Worsley Shearing Machines, Atlassurance Co offering Life Fire and Crate insurance, 8 and B Cycles and Motors, Fortesete 1X windmills, local agent for Australian Six Cars, and indicates motor and cycle repairs carried out.
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