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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
2
Croft plans to run a thoroughly modern residential and commercial hotel after taking over the above well known house. The new venture aims to provide updated facilities and service in a prominent locality.
The Hotel Australia stands as a reliable stop for years with comfortable accommodation. The cellar is stocked with the best quality wines and spirits. The hotel remains true to its label and offers conventional service to guests including farmers visiting the deaf farmer's house.
L Wallace Glub announces thanks to Forbes patrons for their support since taking over the hotel and pledges to continue efforts to improve comfort and convenience for patrons.
The text presents a tangled snippet with many names, places, and phrases. It references May, fashion cues, textiles, and various individuals, including Lahore and Wendy, amid scattered technical terms and product notes.
A wealthy merchant Karl Petersen schemes to prove his wife’s guilt after a year of marriage. He arranges a staged accident and a staged discovery by a doctor and lawyer, but the plan unravels as the wife’s innocence becomes evident and the partners’ scheme collapses amidst dramatic accusations.
A fragmentary discussion records farmers questioning high costs and poultry breed choices. It mentions Leghorn versus Wyandotte and Orpingtons, with notes on laying performance, winter production, and household impact on supply and prices. References to Hawkesbury Agricultural College, local farms, and various chicken breeds appear amid uncertain dates and figures.
In Sydney a divorce petition and cross petition were heard with judgment noting marriage in 1907 and a child born in 1909. The judge granted a judicial separation, ordering the wife to return to the husband, after considering cruelty and conduct allegations. The decision included terms for restitution and ongoing arrangements.
Forbes Municipal Council discusses survey of road in parish and budget items. Aldermen debated terms for a loan and improvements including coal tar and paving work. Minutes note accounts, payments, and forwardings from General Fund Sanitary Garbage Water Gasworks and street lighting.
Fragmentary report outlines changes at Globe Hotel involving Clifford Comto Bolin and Parkes and mentions an assignment or note to Mr Alex Gl oohrigt. The text is garbled but indicates a transfer or takeover and ongoing operation of a ship named Vn Hien. Further readable context is limited.
Korwson and Lordon Accident Assurance Association offers Workmen's Compensation coverage through F. Rata & Co district representatives. Terms on application.
The document lists several Standard Insurance Go of WZ Ltd policies including fire coverage with crops and stacks, storm, accident with serial farmer's policy, and live stock including foaling risks. It appears as a fragmented policy catalog or coverage header from an insurance binder.
In accordance with a resolution by the Country Press Conference the site in Wilva was held in Sydney on October day. From the below date our usual advertising rates apply: 2/ per insertion, 4/ per additional insertion. W. Brooke & Sons Forbes Times GW Brownhill Forbes Advocate. 8 November 1913.
A fragmented notice outlines 28,000,000 in fire and personal accident coverage for dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings and crops. It references workmen's compensation stock insurance offered at current rates with Edward Weaver & Co as local agents Forbes.
A garbled notice states a barbering business in Rankin Street changes hands to a buyer named Tontorial or related party with promises of good service and hygiene. The fragment mentions old and new patrons and a pledge to public reassure customers of capability, though many details are unclear.
A condensed notice announces a licensed gasfitter offering prompt service at premises in Tamplar Street. It highlights quick work, top materials, and a display of related goods including gas stoves, heaters, and fittings. The listing emphasizes efficient service with shortest notice and best style.
ROBERT ETH manager financial position unclear with garbled figures and notes on funds. mentions Raweye Fund balance carried forward and audited capital. references homasumas wool sheds barn haystack growing crop and various vague financial items, with numerous misspellings and unclear totals.
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