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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
6
Bird Olliver and Bogan Gate Stock and Property Salesmen announce plans for fat stock and wheat dealings with district representatives for Atlus yranon Co Sydney. Two cash buyers, contact via telegrams BirdOulver, offices and private lines, reference numbers 28 and 27.
A vintage ad lists car accessories and repair offerings for Ford cars and tractors. It mentions various agencies including Essex Hudson and Vauxhall, plus Indian Motor Cystes and Robinson Bachinery. Contact numbers Day Phone 47 and Nigh Phone 72 appear for inquiries.
Fragmentary ad lists Commercial Calon Fire Insurance and Dalgety Co Machinery with Atlan Insurance Co Ltd. Mention of sale conducted in any part of the market stock and property listing application. Phone: Office Cant 48.
Trundle offers Seasonable Goods at Reasonable Prices meeting shopper needs. MU detailed inventory highlights include essential items for home and daily use. Local customers can compare values and seek guidance from staff on best buys.
A local listing catalogs groceries, dry goods, drapery, booze, shoes, confectionery, liquor, paints, tobacco and smokers’ requisites. The compilation reflects a broad retail assortment typical of small markets in the era.
Fragmented OCR note mentions a range of firms including Farmers and Grassers' Coop, West's Improved Gravity Dry Wheat Pickle Producers, Life Assurance Co, North British and Mercantile, Tamary Nee Co Ltd, Wheat Wool Skin and Hide. References dates and rates, with unclear terms of a sale or appraisal.
General Motors repairs and Vulcan agency services advertise motorist and motor cyclist supplies including Buick Cara sub agency A J S Velocette motorcycles, tractors and gear. Local bakers pastry catering and soda fountain advertise fresh produce and beverages with contact by phone.
From our own correspondent in Yarrabandaai no rain persists and conditions remain dry though now more bearable. A serious typhoid fever case is reported in Forbes with Mrs G Williamson ill in hospital. In cricket, Jerriwine beat the local side by four runs with detailed scores for Yarrabanda cricket lists and players.
Local Chronicle recounts community happenings including May Anderson's surgery by Grentell and Quandialla surgeons, new Byney accountant Mr Crammer, and Donald McClymont replacing Quiandialla post in Sydney. It lists racing plans for St Patrick's Day, sport results with Quandialla and Ama Crack, and a national meeting of the Quandialla PAL society naming committee members. Also notes Lonwly Boys Hall event and social gatherings with details on attendees and speakers.
Trundle Medlyn Bros Auctioneers and General Commission Agents offer services as trucking specialists and wheat buyers for John Darting and Sons Ltd and agent for H V McKay's Pty Ltd Machinery. Large stock of duplicaterom hand. Phone 65.
Agent for Sunsitine Machinery and Grasiere Co-op promotes mobile vat supply to meet all needs at lower prices. Trucks ordered for Flemington and arrangements highlighted to supply Amex customers without large routes.
The Trundle Hotel has been renovated throughout making it one of the most complete and comfortable hotels in the area. Accommodation is now mercelled with attention afforded visitors and residents including commercial and public dining rooms. Excellent table, beers wines spirits and all liquors true to label.
A fragmented OCR from a local notice shows D. Terry as stationer and et cetera, with mentions of the Post Office Quandialla, vein Electric On Ltd receivers and accessories, Harrington’s Photographic Supplies offering developing and printing, Paling’s Musics Instruments and Accessories, gramophone records, and catalogues on application. The text suggests a highclass office stationery and related printings context.
Prominent farewell at Jemalong as Mr Davey leaves after three years with the company. Speech, gifts including a gold fountain pen and pencil mark thanks, with dancing and extended good wishes. Cricket and race club notes follow, outlining upcoming matches and a May meeting programme.
Fragmentary weather message describes rain and uncertain conditions. Mentions graziers along the river beginning to water parts and others preparing for a new week. Indicates a dry spell approaching with varying local impacts.
The weekly Totten ham Progress Association meeting on Thursday covered much business. Officers for the coming year were elected including President Mtr. Hd. Me and Secretary Mr. Wi J Prendergast. The secretary was absent due to illness and asked not to seek reelection. A request was made to reconsider the decision to hold a contentious board meeting and to address inconveniences from Scrub Leace AU MHeuN. Local governance funding and motor tax powers were discussed, along with litter and road repairs and measures to improve water supply and sanitation in Tottenham. Resident changes include Mr. Pearce relocating to Sydney and the departure of Air Northcott’s family. The event list noted a fundraising dance for OWA and a shift in clergy assignments within the area.
A report details lucerne threshing yields by DL Reedy with 45 bushels from about 28 acres, plus notes on lucerne forage exports to Australia and district irrigation fertility. It also covers a cricket match where combined team Foros beat Porbes by 28 runs, and lists upcoming games and players including W. Constable and T Sinmonde among Monwon W team members.
Quandialla announces it has purchased the business formerly run by Charlton Sutton. The firm promises value and diligent service to maintain local support while advertising a broad stock. Includes Ladies and Gent's clothing, boots, toys, groceries, hardware, confectionery, soft drinks, and the largest soda fountain in town.
A vintage storefront notice touts everything new and freshly bought including groceries confectionery and fruit. It lists items sold and services offered while promoting first class accommodations and agents for farmers graziers rugby and automotive clients.
Fragmentary notice lists various shop items and wares including chocolates, confections, goods, stationery, books, and new stock. Mentions associated sellers and locations in a period newspaper style, with unclear phrasing but indicating a commercial listing or advertisement.
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