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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
2
A fragment from a West region publication notes The Albion Hotel in Forbes and mentions Lending Commercial and Pacing Hota. H. V. Croft is referenced as likely connected to the host or management. The garbled text suggests a promotional or directory context with multiple mentions of the Albion Hotel and associated businesses.
The Post Office Hotel faces a potential change as the property and popular venue may be taken over from Mr E E Richardson. Ginty states Richards on will preserve the hotel’s familiar appeal and vowed to maintain the high standard and “zeal of everything” that has earned patron support.
L F Martin late of Orange announces he has taken over the Club House Hotel from Mr Dal Walave. The proprietor states the business will operate to late hours with wines and spirits served under Mrs Martin’s supervision. Stables, accommodation, and storage for motor cars are noted. Motto urges fair treatment among patrons.
In Parkes the Royal Hotel, reputed as the leading house, calls on guests to call at the Royal Hotel for superior accommodation and excellent stabling. Bruce Thompson notes the hotel’s appeal with convenient rovers for travelers and train connections.
Hosler announces public takeover of Central Livery Stables Forbes district. He vows careful management and thorough experience with horses, inviting all to trust him with the business and its details.
Fragmentary item notes Tyres and methods with references to district installation and questions about new tyrus-laree pr mall. Mentions Wh and Meod, 30 Baruine, Xo Dishing and Alma 1 lass in context of a district project. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
F Peters Mackamith and Wheelwright are listed at Lachlan Street in a brief directory-like entry. The note names the parties and the street location without additional context or details.
Trust money to lend at low rates by Leveler Agents Parkes Forbes and Peak for Dalgety and Co Ltd Liberal advances on wool and stock. Let us know your requirement.
Alderman Thomas serving as TP chairman of the Board of Advice and Robert Kerr appointed as manager are highlighted in the municipal report, signaling changes in local governance and administrative oversight.
Policy notice lists Standard Insurance Go of New Zealand Limited covering fire including crops and stacks live stock mule and farmer policy with hazardous terms and potential riders. It appears as a damaged OCR fragment detailing insured risks and policy scope without full context. The fragment mentions fire and agricultural coverages and storm related hazards under the company name.
Insurance notice announces coverage up to 10,000,000 for dwellings stores farms and livestock with live stock insurance and farmers products at low rates. Edward Weaver & Co local agents Morhon listed.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association offers personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Terms on application. Representatives listed for the company in Norwich and London.
The piece reflects on soldiers debating whether to enlist, with quotes about khaki service and risking life. Harold Hardwick refuses an interview for wartime duty, citing obligations at home and reasons to stay in the athletic field. Fritz Jfolland, an American naturalized in Australia, says he would fight only if England and the United States join, and would not fight Australia. The narrative weaves personal stances of several men amid wartime pressure and national expectations.
Johnridge and Co report dated 25 March describing wool sales with merino lots and large lots, noting irregular fleece quality and mixed demand. Yardings fluctuated with a decline from recent highs, while lamb demand showed modestly higher values and selective buyers secured top grades.
A fragmented sale record from Uowebush notes HOMEBUSH SALES with Forbes and district stock sold on Monday. Names such as CA Turner and Christe appear among blurred entries, with figures like 28 and 26/2 indicating quantities or dates.
Sydney poultry auctions and markets report conditions generally unchanged with few notable shortages. Prices for fowls and ducks vary with scarce Ukmyen and better country offerings. overall demand remains steady though some birds show higher finishes and buyers urged to sell forward before price dips.
A garbled but dense notice lists Tuesday April 1 and Wednesday April 3 auctions by Beale Co Ney and Co Parkes Moore Brook and Co Forbes and others. Items include machinery, lumber, furniture and car, with sales at Forbes Sawmill and Feildance. Further details promised in Saturday advertisement. other lines reference Wyndomary and various auctioneers.
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