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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
6
A fragment lists Frank J Bird with affiliations to several firms including Commonwealth Wool and Staton Yradnee Supply Co Ltd, plus Momal Virtus Ltd and Blot. The text appears as a partial record of business interests and representation, with unclear roles or dates.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a sales appeal and coaching spectacle, mentions buyers for John Darling and Bowes, local agent for McKay's Py, old machinery and large stocks. Phone number 66 appears as contact.
B J Butler runs a general store at Yarrabandai offering groceries, hardware, saddlery, fancy goods, fruit and vegetables, drapery, boots and shoes, motor petroleum, and various everyday items. Nearby agencies include Farmard & Genzlers Coop, with association at Shirlay’s Aruna and Yaten Rothe Suess.
Fragmented OCR shows a grain trade notice referencing Axons Jr Umigety Co and Wool Stork Grula Machinery, listing private sales and Wheat Buyer roles at the stock and station agent in Caragabal with unclear details about consignments or quantities.
The town records an exodus of students to Bathurst and Forbes. Teachers hope for improvement as pneumonia and contagious illnesses spread. a patient at Reentwood private hospital is noted and medical advice urged. Residents attended Forbes races despite dusty conditions.
An old advertisement lists Caragabal General Store offering diverse goods from drapery and clothing to boots, ironmongery and crockery. It mentions partners London and Lancashire Insurance Co and Lindley Walker Wheat Co. with the garbled name Melay's Machingry and references to Saragabal.
L C Harris and Company, stock, station, land and general agents. Uinta of laid and silk on all cation phase big Grenfell, 14 Caragabal.
Fragmentary ad copy proposes visiting a Sydney to Wanding Cairns catering route and promotes a fountain drink stand with weekly Friday offerings plus refreshments fruit canteenery cool drinks and smokers regulation with a phone number.
A chaotic community notice from Bogan Gate describes a local girl competition held in the evening in May. It mentions participants like Dy M4 and J Magill, with attendees from town and district. The piece references entertainment, seating, and a social program, noting affected families and a Saturday night gathering with varied local figures and arrangements.
J. A. Carroll has taken over the well known Bogan Gate Hotel. The new proprietor promises attentive service, focus on business customers, and improved comfort for travelers. Contact details and arrangements for accommodation are expected to be updated.
Quandialla Old and new committees gather on Saturday April 30 to elect officers for the year. Mr M. Grown is president, A.J. Talbot R. Penfold and P. Coelll as vice presidents, with W. Jones withdraw and Robinson re elected treasurer. Secretary We Talbot reelected. district council duties assigned. The meeting approved donations, discussed town improvements, and planned May 28 assembly and other council actions.
A testimonial cricket match will be played at Bimbi on Sunday May at 10 20 am between a Strong Ureatell side captained by Mr Monger and a District XL. Noted juniors are set to play. Proceeds from a May 5 picture show netted about £11 for chair purchases for the church hall. A correction notes a hotel lease by McNamara and a missed name.
Quandialla Stores positions itself as a general provider stocking all requirements at Boon Ouileai prices. The store highlights best value and rental service offerings to customers seeking affordability and convenient access to goods.
Fragmentary OCR shows a stock and property agency notice for Quandialla. Mentions Martin Keir, correspondence invited, agent for Farmers and Graстерa' Co rp. Readable details scarce but indicates brokers offer farm and stock services and solicit inquiries.
The Model Store run by A Olsen offers a new commodious store with electric lighting. It stocks ironmongery grocerage saddlery fruit confectionery and cool drinks with fresh goods and first class accommodation for customers.
General Stone Reaper Les Head advertises stock and property services offering personal attention and prompt purchases at high market rates. Claims affiliation with LV McKay's Machinery Atlas Insurance Co and Austin's Windmills.
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