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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
2
T C Ginty announces takeover of the Post Office Hotel licenses from Mr and Mrs Richardson and pledges to continue the business with the same emphasis on quality and patron satisfaction as in the past. The motto will remain the best of everything and strict attention to patrons' wants.
The Albion Hotel Forbes markets itself as a leading commercial and family hotel. Proprietor H V Croft highlights top service across every department, calling it one of the homes of the West. The notice emphasizes broad appeal and quality lodging.
Forbes visitors to Parkes are cordialy invited to call at the Royal Superior Accommodation. Excellent Menu and Good Stabling. Royal Hotel bus race toll trains. Sole agents for Schweppes Aerated Waters. Bruce Thompson.
L F Martin formerly of Orange announces he has taken over the Club House Hotel in Forbes and surrounding areas. He will operate on up-to-date lines with wines and spirits true to label. Mrs Martin will personally supervise the tables. Excellent stabling and storage for motor cars offered. Motto: Treat others as you expect others to treat you.
J H Hosler announces he has taken over Central Livery Stables at Forbes and district. He pledges careful attention and practical, experienced handling of horses, inviting public confidence in the business and its details.
In Tailoung we judge by clothing’s appearance and wear. James Maguire's Suite makes a good lasting impression on all who wear them. They are made to the latest style with expert cut quality workmanship and finest materials. Satisfaction assured in every detail.
The hotel bourse referendum allows a preferential vote with hours as options. Voters may mark 1 for preferred closing hour and add 2 3 4 5 6 for other preferences or leave blank to indicate no further marks. A ballot lacking a left-side 1 will be informal and wasted.
The piece explains how voters may mark multiple hour preferences on a ballot, with 1 placed before a single hour. It outlines first and second preferences, potential ties, and the process to transfer votes until an absolute majority is reached. It warns against wholesale plumping and notes the chief electoral officer may cast a deciding vote in ties.
The piece reviews A J C Races at Randwick and fashion trends for women and homes. It notes patriotic funds from wartime profits, dress themes such as Cossack styles, velvet gowns, and hats, plus practical tips on cooking, kitchen gear, and home decor. It mentions decrees on skirt measurements from Creed and discusses babies’ knitting, wall papers, and dining room aesthetics.
Printed and published by the proprietor George Washington Brownhill at the office of The Forbes Advocate on Lachlan Street.
A homey recipe describes adding lemon thyme and chopped parsley with a spoon of tomato sauce. Simmer hot stewed meat cut up, or minced meat, until tender and serve with a sip of team or currant jelly.
The article extols motive power benefits and guides selection by resource limits. It praises steam engines with abundant fuel and water, oil engines for scarce wood and intermittent needs, and town gas powered units for convenience. It markets Crossley oil engines, Standard petrol engines, and gas plants, highlighting reliability, wide stock, and NSW supplier Waugh & Jomenhson in Sydney.
An old promo touts a peppermint cure with bold claims and stoic language urging readers to fight illness without fear. The copy blends motivational phrases with a call to action and brand name Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
A 1915 note from Fielder of Karstwick on behalf of his company reports great benefit from Excerma. Soldiers suffering sore fret leeching suntarn and chapped lips were quickly cured by Exaerma Heliewenee and Taithtuelly. Certified by ATEE AL Chemists and Jruggiste from Randwick Brdney.
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