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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
2
Albion Hotel Forbes is described as a leading commercial and parity hotel in the West. Bert Croft is noted in multiple departments, highlighting varied roles across the establishment. The fragment emphasizes the hotel as a premier lodging and business hub.
Late Richards Ginty announces the Post Office Hotel will continue to conduct business at the central and favorite loter from Mr E B Richardson. The public is assured of continued attention to patrons and the motto remains strict pursuit of guests’ wants.
Mir Martin announces takeover of the Club House Hotel previously run by Mr al Wa lace. He plans to offer up-to-date news and will operate under his oversight with wines and spirits to be offered under label. Motto emphasizes mutual respect: Treat Others as You Expect.
Parkes visitors are urged to call at the Royal Hotel Parkes for superior accommodation and an excellent menu. The Royal Motel offers trains, with agents requested for Schweppe's Aerated Waters. Bruce Thompson is the proprietor.
J. Hosler appeals to the public at Forbes and Chariot to witness that he has taken over Central Livery Stables. He promises careful attention to business, practical experience, and thorough supervision with horses, and invites patrons to place their confidence in him.
J Hosler is located on Rankin Street opposite F Rath and Co's coach factory. The brief notice places the business or person at the described corner, indicating a commercial or professional presence in that locale.
Blacksmith and wheelwright F Peters of Lachlan Street Forbes appears in a local notice. The short item records his business location and trade in Forbes, with no additional details on action or date.
Me 4.0 Watton, Northern Territory adviser to the Federal Ministry on policy. legal cases include James Brokenbarra before Wellington Court and trial at Dubbo Court. Edgar Sydney Doswell fined under War Precautions Act. Isaiah Bain arrest over liquor sales and a dramatic incident involving a bag containing potassium salts. Christabel Pankhurst scene amid hospital stay and a parry with a Guardsman. various local notes on premiers, army ballots, and a pineapple grape bunch from Mr. Holman.
A boy named Johnny refuses a greengrocer's invitation to take fruit from a cart, claiming his hand is busy with his mother. The grocer presses him, but Johnny keeps silent until he secretly takes nothing, explaining his hand is “bigger” than the cart.
The editor of a local weekly demands Mr Scribbler report to him, while Mr Scribbler defends his actions as innocent. The exchange escalates with taunts about a recruiting bail and a claim about the prettiest girl being Colonel Oldnut amid comments on accuracy.
An old man quizzically questions a shy child about the future, contrasting with memories of youth. The narrative follows the boy’s simple responses and the elder’s moralizing tone as they pass on a street. The scene ends with the old man muttering as he walks away.
A quirky auction scene unfolds as bidders struggle with escalating numbers. The crowd reacts with laughter as a bidder tries for twelve pounds, the auctioneer proclaims sale but a misstep leaves the final price languishing.
A tense theatre fire caused panic as smoke billowed from behind the curtain. A calm man in the stalls shouted Keep your seats and led a swift exit, saving many as he reached an open door. He wiped his brow and muttered, Well, someone's saved, anyway.
An tavern group listens as a quiet veteran recounts a string of wartime feats claiming multiple wounded, a transport capture, and aggressive actions against the enemy. The storytelling meets skepticism from a nearby onlooker who labels him a boastful rider of war memories.
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