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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
4
Bob Jones announces the transfer of ownership of the Bogan Gate Hotel. Jones states new management will operate Best Lines Special Cuisine with emphasis on liquor labeling and improved accommodations for travellers. Moloney Commission Agent listed.
J Matheson announces he has taken over the Post Office Hotel Eugowra from J J Skiderberry. The establishment offers best brands of liquor and accommodation for travellers, with trusted service and a merited continuation.
An old notice lists Matheron proprietor with Gus M Hamara as auctioneer general agent Quandialla appears as a location or firm name in the advertisement.
Laneyrie announces he has taken over the established hotel from Mr C L Morton and will operate it on the best lines to please the people of Eugowra and district as well as travelers.
A fragmentary Melbourne patent claim is noted as a strong invention affecting winter use. An accident near Forbes Hospital is reported with a man named Marat injured, and local officials discuss transport to Sydney. Mentions of Forbes contracts, donations to a Catholic Church, and several local residents and events appear in the scattered text.
Fred Spalding announces the opening of a new wickery business in Eugowra Bugowra area. He states the shop will supply a wide range of meat cuts at the lowest possible fees and will operate on the best lines under his sole proprietorship.
The week saw a heat burst followed by a cool front and showers, with an inch of rain recorded. A school picnic plan formed for April 1 as arrangements were made for the annual event across local schools. Master Char Ne Smith nears recovery amid well wishes from friends. A cricket match between Bedgerabove and Wambayne was abandoned due to rain.
A chaotic wagon incident near Gurwoms On KViday left eight horses injured or killed after two loaded wagons bolted. One wagon overturned. another struck a tree as horses bolted into scrub. A horse was killed after a wagon passed over it. harness and wagon damage raised projected losses near £50.
A large Behe district wedding took place at West Wyalong Methodist Church uniting Miss Belyn Ridley of Ailydale and Mr. W Tireeh of Woodlands. The bride wore white georgette and carried a white bouquet while her sisters and pages assisted. Best man was Mr. Nek Fleming as guests joined in a festive reception with gifts and candy.
AOPD and Broderick list stock and property particulars on an application from Local Agent for the Northern Assurance Co. Fire, stock stones, live stock and accident coverage mentioned. Phone 6, Bogan Gate.
Leo Bell proprietor announces Moonbie Hotel L will operate with strict attention to public wants and will retail only the best wines beer and spirits seeking a fair share of patronage.
An early listing for Eugowra Motor Garage advertising car hire, oil, petrol, motor repairs and related services. It includes agency names such as Dalgetty & Co and Wolseley Shearing Machines, and mentions Attos Assurance Co and B and B Cycles and Motoras with a contact phone 16 for day or night calls.
The Bogan Gate competition at the ILC Presbytery building in Tewndle concluded with Bogan Gate leading by a narrow margin. Queen of Song secured the top spot with about 20 000 votes, narrowly ahead of Trundle Queen at 15 900 and Gobonwry at 14 900, followed by Field.
A fragmented note highlights new backyard fruits including a blue sear climber and a maroon gemi fruit. It mentions easy care, desert suitability, and potential to increase harvests with proper spacing and training.
An advertorial notice from the Lands Department announces a crown land blocks sale. It notes a contact at Goode Orewa Land Export in Sydney and provides a price reference of 2 pounds per block. The notice appears to record an auction or sale after twenty years.
Residents report a Thursday air show with an Avro plane piloted by an airman and passenger Les Keane hurt but improving at Par kea Hospital. Mrs. Victor Giblett recovering well after surgery at Parkes Hospital. A successful Saturday social and upcoming church bazaar noted. Rain tally 98 points this month. warmer, sunnier weather expected. Auction at Myall Park by T J Martin Co and New Zealand Loan Co drew strong bidding. Sergent Wate of Toan Gates awarded a bursary. Stewart and Bogan Gate jubilee school mentioned.
A fragmentary note reports Birkmyre’s Cloth facing delays and an unexpected ETA delay affecting shipments. The item remains a focus of AUNT ME and ROCK REESE discussions as logistics adjust.
A brief notice states Beles conducted updates to property records and stock listings on the Meirter app. Officials confirm up-to-date hate-related property checks were completed and logged for public access.
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