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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
1
In Farber Court yesterday, defendants faced charges connected to a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a car. Witnesses described riding a motor cycle at speed and driving without license or proper control, with a verdict pending on penalties including fines and potential jail time.
In Furben Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday, Jones, a year old, faced charges over an unlawful incident near the Metropolitan Hotel. Witnesses described a doorway altercation and a gun seen on the stair, with testimony from his wife and daughter about the events and timing.
In a Queanbeyan area petty sessions hearing the case faced adjournment as costs weighed on the defendant travel expenses from Parkes and Dubbo. Judge Arnold noted the matter of expenses while the travelling optician argued against delay. the case was struck out with professional costs of four pounds seven and a half pence. Police announced tres summons issued from Flueanbeyan.
Public notice offers wood in any lengths by Sound Wood Guaran and delivery to any location. Orders may be left at or directed to Mothian Store No B83. Addressed to Mrs T A Preston with unclear handwriting.
The Friday and Saturday events drew strong attendance and a near final takings estimate of 260. Prizes included a gold necklace won by Mrs Cornwall and various items such as a Xylonite powder box and gold water, with community figures like Mrs Hubert Haydon and Mr McElaine among the winners. A later note announced a baby boy arrival for Mr and Mrs Me Lorraine.
An item records Mr Peter Yee Lee a Chinese herb specialist possibly connected with a talk at the Alliance Hotel Forbes on Thursday March 22 1905. The note lists hours from 12 20 to 3 30 and mentions a tenting event with various attendees and a social program.
A garbled notice references Boyd and Clark stock Staton ena Financial Abet Parkes and property related to an application in SWOOK ND PROPERTY Lt. The fragment mentions stock and financial matters involving named entities but lacks full context or details.
Walter J. Kelly & Co auctioneers stock station nd financial agents conduct notices about available stock and agency services.
Auction sales end in the state offering stock and property lists on application. Dalgety & Co. Liberal advances by Wool and Stock in Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill districts. Fire insurance coverage by Riverpool London Globe Insurance Co. Ltd. Fire loss claims paid exceed 1,113,000,000. Crops tanks fencing are mortgaged against fire. Local agent.
Tasidenta of the District promotes the Vandenberg Hotel in Forbes highlighting major upgrades. The hotel now offers tent accommodations and enhanced conveniences, promising comfortable surroundings, ample cuisine, and attractive surroundings to attract patrons and establish the hostelry as the leading hotel in Forbes.
The AUSTRALIA hotel claims top repute for comfort and attentive service. It lists a full bar with labeled liquors and a range of beers and spirits, emphasizing excellent accommodations and courteous staff. Local proprietor W. H. Hakur promotes Victoria location as the place for superior hospitality.
The Albion Hotel in Forbes presents itself as a leading commercial house with arrangements focused on guest comfort. It boasts a full liquor selection, attentive ambiance, and Rupert Cher and Excellant Cuisine highlighted by proprietor William Freebairn.
The readable fragments mention stock and trade terms with garbled names and numbers. Key entities like Orange and McNaily appear amid broken phrases about earnings, prices, or inventories. The text is too fragmentary to establish a clear event, date, or outcome.
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