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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
2
H V Croft announces takeover of the well-known house and plans to run it as a thoroughly up-to-date residential and commercial hotel offering modern facilities and service.
This up-to-date popular hotel has stood the test for many years. Guests are assured comfortable accommodation and excellent meals. The cellar stocks the best wines and spirits, with all brands true to label. Conveniently situated, this is the deal farmer's house.
Ted Clifford announces takeover of an old established hotel. Management will be under Mrs Clifford. The house offers best of beers wines and spirits only stocked good accommodation.
J Pascoe seeks to announce a takeover bid after taking over leadership. The terse release outlines aims to stabilize operations and pursue strategic consolidation amid ongoing market shifts.
The annual parish meeting at St John’s Church of England Porches was held in the Presbyterian School Hall. Rev. A J Gardner presided and submitted his Easter report noting aid from Rev G Rae, arrival of a new curate, regular sacraments for children, and pastoral visits. The Ladies’ Working Society formed, raising about £40 to support church needs, with praise for Mr R T Blanche for his help. report cites struggles with finding collectors and maintaining the Forbes branch, and notes efforts to strengthen girl’s society and religious instruction at Eugowra.
The report thanks Messrs Wickham Milla and Smith for exterior rectory painting and appeals for fence and interior church renovations in the coming year. It also thanks retiring wardens Edwards Cochrane and Elliott and the Parochial Council, notes financial results ending March 41st with a deficit, praises fundraising efforts, and asks for more collectors and help for the Sunday School and treasurer duties.
The Royal Agricultural Show in Sydney showcases the state’s great industries with extensive displays of agricultural and dairy produce, engineering firms, refrigeration gear, and machinery. Notable exhibits include Waneh and Josephson engines, Alfa-Langs cream separators, L-K Milking Machines, Crossley engines, and marine and stationary engines. The event emphasizes national progress, education, and technological prowess amid large crowds and strong state pride.
A Forbes Land Board session will convene at the Court House in Forbes at 10 am on May 14 1914. Items include lease considerations for multiple applicants and road enclosure inquiries. Also listed are inquiries into fulfillment of conditions and proposed transfers with several names referenced.
Mr Marshall the new teacher at Tichborne Public School arrives with Mrs Marshall and family to begin duties. Nearby residents complain of strong odors from the garbage tip and urge the sn to relocate the site. A worker fell from a pole while installing a telephone line, injuring his foot and shoulder. he is recovering at Parkes Hospital.
An inspector from the Health Department collected milk samples from registered vendors on Tuesday morning in Peak Hill. Rain overnight may have affected milk quality. A separate note reports Luke Charles Marshall pressing assault charges against William S Watson. Watson fined five pounds after a tavern incident at the Chub House Hotel. A church wedding in St Joseph's Orange joined George Walker and Molly Gallagher, with Mrs Gallagher and Mrs Dermott noted in attendance.
The article notes the volatile mood in Ireland amid Home Rule tensions. The Marquis of Lansdowne warns Ulster could be a tinderbox as volunteers clash with provocations. Government faces a rude awakening and fears a collision between Ulster volunteers and regular troops, while King George weighs attending Newmarket races.
Horwich and London Accident Assurance Association offers insurance through F.Rat Co district representatives. Personal injury elder’s workmen’s compensation and other branches of accident insurance accepted. Terms on application.
Standard Insurance Co of New Zealand Limited outlines fire hailstorm live stock and crop coverage including special farmer's policy. The document notes protection for crops stacks and foaling risks under fire and hailstorm events.
In Sydney on October 22 and 23 the Country Press Conference unanimously agreed to new casual advertising rates. From the below date rates start at 1d per inch, then 3d per inch for each subsequent insertion, with discounts for multiple insertions. G W Brownhill Forbes Advocate 6 November 1914.
The Cit Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd publishes its head office address at 95 Fitz-street Sydney and presents figures with Alderman Thomas Hughes J.P. as Chairman of Board of Advice, Robert Kerr as Manager. Capital paid up £37,500 reserve fund £20,260 carried forward £19,488 funds actually in hand £77,133 total security £262,500 £338,833. Homesteads, woolsheds, barn haystack and growing crops insured at Lowcat rates.
Ed Weaver and Co thank their numerous customers for past patronage and look forward to continued favors. Mrs Kerr now operates next door to Manson's with Sylvester's Small Goods and Dressed Poultry on hand. Special line offered with personal attention and telephone service at 208.
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