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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
3
A. V. Croft announces he has taken over the Albion Hotel and plans to operate a thoroughly up to date residential and commercial facility with improved amenities and services.
George Dunn, formerly of Brisbane, announces his takeover of the hotel and hotel business, seeking continued patronage and charging a daily rate as he assumes the post. The notice emphasizes long-standing service and intent to maintain operations under new management.
Proprietor J J Flannery runs the Up-to-date hotel known for comfortable rooms and excellent meals. The cellar stocks quality wines and spirits with brands true to label. Confining the rural setting, the hotel sits near the meat farmer’s house in town.
L Wallace Club House Hotel on Rankin Street thanks Forbes and district for generous patronage. He pledges to spare no pains to study the comfort and convenience of patrons.
Ted Clifford announces acquisition of the above established hotel with management under Mrs Clifford, overseen by Spletts and stocksupplied.
A long contested case over travelling stock rights and a water reserve near the Yellow Waterhole and Mulan area, involving parties including Mr Lee and the Forbes Pastures Protection Board. The document outlines proposed expropriation terms, land boundaries between Marbres and Comdobolin, and the impact on traveling stock for up to 75 years. It details the reserve’s extent, fencing plans, and expected use of about 20 acres, with references to various local figures and property owners.
Debate over forced rabbit migration intensifies as officials worry about rapidly shrinking colonies near New Bonth Walon. Authorities report 42 million skins and 10 million carcasses sold last year, signaling vast slaughter of rabbits.
A Melbourne scene recounts a wedding feast where two young men attempted to force entry and disrupt the defense of the Anglican rector Canon Hughes. After a doorman warned them, the parson intervened, subduing one with a blow, and later assisted by the police, both offenders were detained and charged with offensive behavior.
A comical cartoon from a local fair shows families at Daroubateau with inventive carts and a playful dispute over precedence and display. The piece notes the humorous scene as locals, including youths, participate in a playful parade with homemade vehicles.
In a Land Appeal Court session, Justice Mjulsin for Tunis denied a request by Byilney Whisweely et al alleging improper valuation and approval. The court noted the Land Board must review the parcel’s value and required a fresh appraisal before any transfer to a holder, with a decision to be submitted to the Land Board for feasibility assessment.
A Bathurst racing club meeting reveals a factional dispute with an advocate’s exception noted. A subcommittee is formed to take charge of the matter as the Culcairn secretary resigns amid pressure from education authorities. The event includes harsh public criticism and warning to officials, while racing figures and local officials face scrutiny and proposed penalties.
A local hotel business transfer is announced with Clifford and Parkes managing the Lobe Hotel. The new owners pledge to continue successful operations and uphold the establishment as a popular and reputable conduct house, maintaining its familiar services and clientele.
A fragmentary Brisbane wool market note indicates unsettled bidding with several price markers. The text mentions market activity offshore and prices around 74 to 101 per unit, with some reports of higher gains amid volatile demand.
A fragmented report covers Forbes Wethers at 27/1 and various stock sales at Homebush. The text lists prices and lots with unclear names and locations, mentioning cattle and stock dealings, but readable details are sparse and uncertain.
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