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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
8
The Trundle Hotel has been renovated throughout making it one of the most complete and comfortable hotels in the West and a home from home. Accommodation is unexcelled with attention to visitors and residents, commercial and public dining rooms, excellent table, beers, wines, spirits and all liquors true to label.
Bird and Olliver, Frank Bird and Harry Olliver, announce a long list of district properties for sale and industrious sales guidance. District representatives for Atlas Assurance Co Ltd Sydney present, with cash wheat buyers at Yarrabandai and nearby sidings. Telegraph and telephone contacts provided for inquiry.
A B Mills Avysneles and North British Fire Ina Co along with T Robinson, Bons Machinery, Gray Motors, and Hart Purr Tractors are noted in a business listing. The fragment mentions several equipment makers and distributors without further details on actions or dates.
Local vendor proclaims ability to meet all requirements at prices affordable, selling cheaper than larger stores. Agent for Ludshine Machinery Farmers and Gragiers' Co op Tracks. Order forms prepared for Flemington.
The Hogan Gate P and A Society holds its usual monthly meeting on Saturday night the 20th to finalize preparations for the August show. A new poultry class is planned to attract large entries and ensure suitable arrangements. The Dogan Gate Jockey Club elected new officers Wednesday night and reported a solid balance. Improvements include stalls and weather shelter, to be finalized by the new committee. The Borin Gale Trotting Club committee meets weekly to plan the 26th instant meeting, with secretary W. Chew busy posting programmes. Registration of equine entries remains strict, with emphasis on details, and significant support expected from horse owners district wide. Proceeds benefit Parkes Nowpltedl, to be aided by a ball at aviadee. Exceptional weather last week aided farming, with many planting areas well above ground. Tagan Cote foolheters remain on the road to Victory in the Parkeshborough competition, with results 16 to 2 noted.
Rain boosts wild oats as Farmers and Settlers' Association meeting fails due to lack of quorum. Local farmers blamed for apathy, while questions of perpetual motion and tractor noise stir concern. Cricket dance planned for June 15 with several dances. Personal notes include Mr. Beckman’s recovery and Mr. Packman wedding to Mr. Austin. Fire damages wheat at "Kha Vile" farm. fire cause unknown. Tennis team Holiday A on Sunday suffers car trouble but aims for better luck next time.
Our Ow Correspondent reports warm weather for outdoor sport and work as the season ends. Farming progress is good with wheat and groat. rabbit skin prices ease pest issues. kangaroos and emus feature in local tales. veggie abundance and domestic cooking prompts persist.
Condobolin residents report changes in business and social circles. Jan Finn ends his partnership with EB Finn and heads to Orange for holidays and future work. Ernie Howe, long time bandmaster, leaves Condobolin for Grange after a farewell, with Jack Hynes and family returning from NSW and Victoria in good health. Others, including Mrs J Bowley and J Hanney, are noted for visits and recovery from illness.
Parkes items note visiting figures Mr Mark Foots from Clarinda Street renovations, Mr David Spring and Mr J. T. a'Heckett in the district on Order matters, and greetings for Miss Gudgeon at Parkes Public School. Death of four year old Lawrence Anthony Broderick linked to diphtheria. funeral at the local cemetery. William Herald of Manly, ex 100 yards NSW champion, visits with Ray Buckley. Beebie honored by Parkes schoolboys before Narandera departure. Mayor congratulates Alderman E Best on Murrrumbidgee seat. Drover Carroll’s home on Brolgan Road burned, homeless, after returning from Condobolin.
Nurse Tinkler resumes duties at the local district hospital after a brief holiday with her parents in Church Lin. Mr Mavon John May, long-time licensee of Tattersall's Hotel, plans to hand over ownership to Mr B Bright. The transfer is expected by month end, with May family to reside at Condoholi.
Friday night a pleasant hall function hosted Mish Nell Pope Dwyer before her marriage to Mr Tom Darey of Triveraddle. Guests gave gifts and best wishes, with Mr Darey speaking on her behalf. Weather worsened. crops suffer from a dry spell while Ploughing and Laneyrie Cup tennis events are upcoming. Shire Council plans road improvements. Foxes and poultry visits noted.
Prominent clubs Monwonga and Redeerahong met last Saturday in a Laneyele Cup match at Monwonga Hospital. The event drew a large crowd as Monwonga won 11 sets to Mulley’s 1, with witness accounts noting strong play and growing interest. The same teams are slated to contest the Laneyele Cup again on Saturday, June 20.
In Bimbi on Saturday the district mourned the sudden death of Megan Walters, once a strong local figure. The funeral drew a large crowd, and he was laid to rest in the Anglican section of the local cemetery. Two matches of the Horton Cup have been played this season, with Monteagle losing in May after overtime and Quindialla defeating Bimbi by 16 to 3 on Sunday June 7. A protest over player eligibility from Quindialla was sustained by the committee after the match.
Hinck's store on North AUL advertises complete stocks of goods in high demand at keen prices with strong emphasis on quality and customer value. Local shoppers are invited to visit for a broad selection and reliable service.
Stock and general agent notice offering top prices and liberal cash for stored goods. Agencies listed include International Harvester Co South British Insurance Co Ltd Baltic Separators Bergers Paints Shirlays Manures and Gray Motors Cars. Stock and property hats on application.
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