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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1927
Page
1
Residents and visitors to Forbes are urged to use the Vandenberg Hotel new improvements. The hotel boasts unmatched lounges, superior cuisine, attractive surroundings, and attentive service, positioning it as Forbes’ leading hotel. Proprietor E. Genil invites guests to call 16 for reservations.
The Albion Hotel Forbes markets itself as the leading and finest hotel in Forbes and compares favorably with any Western hotel. It stresses comfortable arrangements for patrons and carries fully labeled liquors, with an expert chef and excellent cuisine under proprietor WH Freebaian.
Hotel Australia in the West is reputed as one of the most comfortable and best conducted hotels. It offers high quality accommodation and meals and stocks only the best liquor. J. J. Flannery, proprietor.
W. H. Baker returns to operate Hotel Victoria promising the very best lines of wines beers and liquors, with good seating and service. Phone 3. Baker resumes proprietorship and emphasizes improved accommodations and welcoming atmosphere at the Victoria.
Twenty pounds reward offered for information leading to conviction of persons stealing stock from Wandary sheep marked with W on back oF ilorae and cattle brand Spygines Walter H. R. Stitt Parbes.
Advertisers are notified of copy change deadlines for both Tuesday and Friday issues. Changes must arrive by 4 p.m. Monday for Tuesday issues and by 10 a.m. Thursday for Friday issues. The rule will not be departed from in the future. Early submissions are encouraged for better handling and display.
McNeilly Crampton Martin auctioneers offer weekly stock sales at Lord's Place Orange every Thursday. Trucks secured on shortest distance assist private and auction sales. Telegrams and remittance by return mail. Includes references to prices and terms.
Walter J Kelly and Company offer auction sales across the state with stock and property available on application Trust money to lend at low rates. District agents Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill for Dalgety and Co Ltd Liberal advances made on wool and stock. Let us know your requirements.
Insure with F Hath & Co district representatives for personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance accepted. Terms on application.
The well known Forbes resident Daniel Moloney recalls career milestones from 1850 onward. He details early schooling, legal training, cricket days with Percy McDonald and C T B Turner, and his long service as secretary of the Jockey Club. He notes horse racing figures, venues like Gum Swamp, and notable matches including Camel versus Commit.
A veteran recalls early Condobolin Road racing days near Forbes, with slick handicaps, gambling, and matches. He recounts jockey Drew being jailed for life over a beard pulling, Moss Moloney’s tales of judges and trials, and the bustling scene with bookies, squatters, and social spectators at matches and fairs.
The council read a mayoral minute proposing a temporary footbridge over the Camp Street lagoon with costs around £129, and potential cost sharing with the Main Roads Board. It notes inquiries into a £14,600 electricity loan, approvals for plant purchases from Hadfields and Noyes Bros, and discussion on bridge arrangement and pedestrian traffic during construction.
A quoted letter from Montgomery Stuart praises adding sweetened water to a two-shilling bottle of concentrated Heenzo, claiming it yields a family supply equal to eight ordinary bottles of cough and influenza mixtures. He asserts the preparation soothes the throat eases coughing and saves money.
A promotional note touts Black's Store on North Hill as unbeatable for groceries and provisions, claiming customers will find fresher, better priced items and hassle free service.
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