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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
2
The Albion Hotel presents itself as a leading commercial home with the host in every department under HV Croft as Proprietor. The notice frames the hotel as a premier lodging and business hub in the West.
TC Ginty warns the public that despite a dispute over the lease limits of the central and favorite bole from Mr BB Richardson he will continue to operate the business. He pledges to merit continued gas support and vows to provide the best of everything with attentive service as his motto.
The text announces a promotional event at the Club House Hotel led by Lo Fe Martin and Mr Lil Witla with Mrs Martin overseeing. It highlights accommodation and storage services under the motto Treat Others as You Expect. The notice references wines and spirits and Up-to-date Umea.
Royal Hotel Parkes promotes superior accommodation and excellent stabling with Royal Water, inviting patrons to stay and travel. Sole agents for Sewebie's aerated waters, highlighting railway train connections and quality service at the leading house Forbes yistors to Parkes.
Central Livery Stables aims to appoint a practical and experienced manager to oversee Portes and related operations after a transfer of control. The firm emphasizes diligent service, reliability, and comprehensive staff training to ensure smooth continuity of business.
A concise report highlights modern tyre cutting techniques and equipment, noting the involvement of Mood, Sn Hornung, and Utes in advancing practical applications. The piece emphasizes improved efficiency and safety, while detailing the current standards in the industry.
F Peters, a blacksmith and wheelwright, operates on Lachlan Street in Forbes. Local tradesman serves horses, carts, and metalwork needs from his shop in town.
Charles Coditlan of the District of Opauat condemns government policies on wheat and fodder pricing and distribution. He argues that wartime controls harmed farmers by delaying exports, raising production costs, and diverting grain from market. He claims government action failed to prevent agricultural misery and burdens on labor and households.
A fragmented stock trucking record lists numerous trucking yards and owners such as Blau Keenan Gibbons Dawley and Brown in charge, with dates ranging February to March 2001. The notes mention sheep counts, yard moves, and various ownerships across multiple towns, including Cowra, Boxahigal, and Maromong.
Messrs Watson Noble & Co report weekly trading for town shows heavy demand and good prices. Turkeys are scarce with brisk enquiry, hens and capons selling well, roosters priced around 5 shillings, and various poultry items quoted from 0/6 to 25/ per pair, with Easter demand approaching.
Market catalog shows cattle and sheep lots with prices and weights across multiple entries. Notable items include 6 cows averaging £11 6s 8d, 10 ewes, 40 crossbred lambs, and a range of hoggets and steers auctioned at varying sums. Names and firms appear with cattle numbers and animal types in a dense sale list.
A quality wattle wool sale at Homebush last Thursday attracted broad buyer interest and firm prices. Prices for scoured wool and fleece remained favorable for sellers, with steady demand across many grades. Major buyers included firms like Turner Tortus and Winehwombe Carsim Ltd, while overall supply reached about 41,009 bales.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions teachers, storekeepers, and alleged others in relation to a case or event. It lacks clear names, dates, or places but implies a historical public matter involving education and commerce stakeholders.
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