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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
2
The Albion Hotel Forbes markets itself as leading commercial and family accommodation. Proprietor H. V. Croft highlights strong service in every department, branding it as one of the homes of the West and “the best in every department.”
T Ginty announces he has taken over the license of the Post Office Hotel from E E Richardson. He pledges to continue the same high standards, ensuring the best of everything and strict attention to patrons, maintaining the homey motto.
L F Martin formerly of Orange assumes control of the Club House Hotel from Lal Wallace and will run it on modern lines with wines and spirits dispensed true to label. Tables under Mr Martin’s supervision. Offers excellent stable accommodation and storage for motor cars. Motto: Treat Others as You Expect Others to Treat You.
Forbes visitors to Parkes are cordially invited to call at the Royal Hotel for superior accommodation. Excellent meals, good stabling, and reliable service promise comfort during their stay with Schweppes aerated waters available.
A notice announces that the late Jack Robb s stables have been taken over by a new lessee. The public is assured of thorough attention and confident handling of all business in horse related services.
J Hosler on Rankin Street near opposite F Rath coach factory area referenced in brief street note.
Thompson a Morid-faced man was charged at Forbes Sessions with indecently assaulting Gretchen Strickland a girl under 16 on December 12 1915. The jury was empanelled and after debate the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. the judge sentenced Thompson to twelve months hard labor.
Patrick Thompson faced charges of forgery and a plea of guilty was accepted. He admitted forging an order and writing to Mr. Reymond, claiming he forged young Sam’s name. The Crown accepted the plea after Thompson said a sentence had been passed.
In Forbes, at the Quarter Sessions, William Ellard Crippin faced embezzlement charges of £4 0s 2d against Forbes Municipal Council. Crippin pleaded not guilty as jurors were sworn, and testimony described meter readings, receipts, and alleged irregular collections from slot meters tied to municipal gas works. Witnesses named include Shanahan, Bowler, Kerr, and Higgins, with accounts of missing official receipts and disputed meter readings dating back to 1915.
In a courtroom recap Crippin was accused of misplacing funds but was acquitted after the jury concluded no sufficient proof of conversion existed. Testimony included Mrs. Shanahan and John Shanahan noting prior use of gas at their home and Crippin's alleged negligence, yet the jury discharged him.
Walter J. Kelly and 60 conduct auction sales across the state. Stock and property lists on application. Trust money to lend at low current rates. Agents for Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill. Livers advances on wool and stock. Let us know your requirements.
Bank style balance sheet excerpt dated December 1 1906 shows capital paid up 500 reserve fund 20250 and balance carried forward 319388. Names listed Alderhas Thomas Iugiles LP chairman of board of advice and MCHERT Kerr as manager.
Weather event causes fire and hail injury across farms. Reports note crop damage and livestock risk including foaling, with insurers reviewing farmer policies. Officials urge warning and safety measures for affected areas.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association advertises personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. F Rath Co district representatives, terms on application.
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