Hotel Victoria Ad Offers Aerated Water Plant
A dated, promotional letter from E Nock at Hotel Victoria Lachlan Street extols his aerated water plant imported from America as the “most up-to-date.” He promises the waters are absolutely pure and invites inspection by locals, noting previous holiday patronage and a wish for a prosperous new year. The text blends nautical rhetoric with commercial boasting and urges Forbes residents to visit the hotel next to the Bank of New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Noox
Valag
America
Thone
Hotel Victoria
Bank of New South Wales
Forbes
E.nock
Goonigal Society Reopens Meetings at Schoolhouse
District news notes the Goonigal society resuming meetings at Goomigal schoolhouse instead of Hilton. A draught horse injured after stepping on a plough lay by the owner Mr F. M'Keon. Many locals attended Grenfell sports as Goomigal beat Hogalong 10 to 0 in a football match on April 16 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goonigel
Hilton
Goonigal
F. M'Keon
Grenfell
H.ac
Goolagong Ball Banquet Marks Departure in 18 Cheer
From Our Own Correspondent reports 100 people attended the Goolagong hall banquet Tuesday night marking the departure of Mr Lyneh to Cootamundra. Speeches praised by Father Kyneh and Rev. Father Lynel, with prizes and songs, then dancing until morning. Weather remains dry and rain is badly needed for crops. farmers fear overstorying and drought. Streets dusty, river remains evening. Mr Boland and Mrs Read featured in toasts. others praised for generosity and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyneh
Cootumundes
Prom Poe
Me Darby
Myr
Hamilton
Kyneh
Boland
Mtr
Father Lynel
Goolagong
Stanley
Haydon
Cowie Hopital
Ube Aisteder
Local meeting notes plan library revival and pavilion works
Night meeting of Furben residents to arrange supper and revive the public library in partnership with the School of Arts. A newly elected works committee to seek funds and tools to restart interest. Bedgerabang Recreation Ground trustees decide to paint the pavilion and install run tables after a government grant. Federal member Tom Brown to lecture on An Australian at the Coronation. Weather and drought dominate concerns as dams run dry and stock are fed at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
Toto House
Workius Committee
Uniary
Bedgerabang
Beiway Migates
Tom Brown
MALA
Ore School of Arts
George V
Commercial News Report of Livestock Sale Declines
Hy Taylor and Co conduct a yarded sale with numerous cattle including steers and bullocks. Prices ranged from £3 to 27/10, with notes of quality and weight. The entry mentions a lifeless snurker and various lot labels, reflecting a muddled account of the auction and stock conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Taylor and Co
Lai
Gant
Jim
Prigya
Jambert K
Market Report On Steers Sheep and Lambs Sale
The market closed very firm with high steer prices for steers at 64. Pat sheep and lambs ranged through the week with lambs from 7/8 to 10, wellies and wes at 9/10. Two workers were employed, and a successful claim-out count was conducted by Mrs Mutint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paylor and Co
Mattiurses
Sel Attekers
LSU
Harvest festival display at Bedgera hang School of Arts
Our correspondent notes the annual harvest festival at Bedgera hang School of Arts with a fine produce display including fruit and vegetables. Rev. W Y Thompson led a 2:80 pm service after which prizes were awarded to Sunday School pupils. Funds rose from sixpence per head, aided by local ladies, and a large crowd attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Bedgerahang School of Arts
WY. Thompson
Forbes
Bruce Averfon
Moses Crown
Goulburn Stock Sales Report From Wheatley Yard
W. W. Wheatley reports a fair yarding of fur sheep and cattle at Goulburn. Sheepyard mostly poor quality with best wethers around 1 shilling 1 pence per head, store ewes and young stock present, prices generally lower than last week. Cattle yarding large, best bullocks around £, store cattle limited, buyers generally cautious, market values down slightly and activity subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wheatley
Whlel
Bathurst Fat Stock Report from Market Day
Fat stock auction notes from Bathurst describing yarding quality, buyer turnout, and price guidance. Mentioned consignments of frexly focal guttte tubblocke and cows, with emphasis on prime quality and forward sale prospects amid fluctuating rates and market conditions.
Forbes Central cricket tour gathers for Good Friday fixtures
At Saturday’s meeting Forbes Central Cricket Association listed players for three fixtures against Orange Dubbo and Wellington on Good Friday. Reported top scores include C Gaggin 78 N Empett 60 and J Green 10. Bowling highlights feature J Green 5 for 10 and J Shiels taking multiple wickets. A second match followed with notable bats from Mr Coram and H. Bly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
Forbes Cintrier Cricket Association
Orange
Dubbo
Wellington
Shiels
Thomas
R. Em
Met
T. Martin
P. Broderick
C. Gus
Glu
F. Farrand
V. Elliott
Hiliott
S. Summers
B. Green
Pam
South Forbes
Hest
Gaggin
Mr. Coram
N. Empett
Boulton
Emmett
Shins Cook
Green J. Walsher
Green
Farrand
Shiels Savane
Gagein D
Stevenasna
Shirli
N. Waimet
Guggin
Coranh
Geo
F. Bly
UME Lynch
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Rule Britannia
Lachlan Street
T. Twist
Rankin Street
Patron's Sevite
Forbes Livery & Ball Stables
W. Rogerson
Rankinstreet
Brown Street
Rania
Lachlan
Brown Streets
W. B. Luthie
District News
Scottish Union & National
Insurance Company
Edward Weaver & CO
Worbas
of N. Z. Ltd
F.rath & Go Coach Builders
Rankin Ot
Geo. Rath, Central Exchange and Produce Stores
Forbes Cycle Depot
KI Omnasiara
Australia
Waratah
Sydney
Hospital Centen
Oringa
Seratel
Corry
BRAY
Caledonian Society
A. E. Musgrave, Rankin St
B.P. White &Co
B. P. White
E. J. Grinsted
The
Lachlan Street Newsagency
Bathurst
School of Arte
M. Brown
D H. Nowkes
D. Powsley
A. Alten
Iwan
Goulburn Stock Sales
Gricket
She
J. Green
Gnasin
Summons
Layweh
J. Thomas
E Swevensen
I Wael
Walsh
St. Savage
Boutin
Hay
Sly Mo Lyneby
Savage
Corsi
Roy Ewunett
T. Lyneh
Ais Wickeis
Anatyars
H. Caryn
Monk
He A. de Mterestmon
AGL NS
Pune
Ootor
Martino
Hunter
RevuDptl
Naow
WMATA
Itnyel
Em’ Stiliam
H Atkins
Cork
Cote
Powell
Noble
Mami Tan
Jones
Shwiton
Memhan
Ridley Maia
Muga
McMiatan
Lynch
and Batkins
Col
Hunter H. Noble
Widley
Hainter
David B
Binet
Om'gressor
Mormnute
Hettie Rischey
Matt Wolow
Hynter
Tomkins
AML
E.P. Ware
Cochrane
Rankin
Cooper
Pyey
Tan
T. S. McDade
Bollinger
Bollinger's
A. G. F. Bollinger
TheGuty Mutual
Double Sales Fire Insurance Co., Ltd
Pitt-street
Syaney
Thomas — Hugher
Board of Advice
Robert Kerr
Gd. Weaver &C
Gestetner
Stott and Underwood
Stott's Chambers
Pitt Street
Tar ‘Ees
Whunplod
Ryley Agricultural 100
Py Inom Usiem
F. Rath & CO
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