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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
4
A notice warns that any person found hunting or trespassing on Prairie Lande will be prosecuted. The brief item also includes an advertisement for Heun's Tonic Nerve Nuts claiming to cure headaches backaches neuralgia and other ailments with pristine claims and a long history of use.
In Parkes Sunday the Blues beat Wallabies by 23 points amid firm passing raids. Gibbons and Woodwards starred for the Blues while Aledown and The Ramblers drew at Forbes in a Probables versus Possibles clash. Forbes team for Sunday’s Forbes oval match against All Blacks announced with Evans Peters Beulah Tuxford and Burgess among backs.
MHS Company announces the purchase of Mra Pepper's Fruit and Refreshment Rooms on Ranking Street and will operate the business with up-to-date lines.
Patrons are informed that the Lining Street Tea Room near Meagher & Co has closed. Better accommodation is available at the other shop opposite the Post Office and next Albion Hotel. The confectionery department continues at the old address near Kevin's Chemist, with cold drinks ice cream and pastries at both shops.
A Forbes Graziers Association meeting condemned Hughes wartime profit schemes and urged caution on forced loans. Delegates questioned bond value and repayment terms while backing limited stock-return fees to reduce drought hardship and avoid locking up capital.
The Treasury, Mr Lang, opens the State Loan to the public with £4,000,000 of which £1,000,000 helps farmers and small stock-holders against drought and £1,000,000 funds wheat and housing schemes. The five year loan bears 4 percent interest tax free, refunds on inscribed stock or debentures, with purchase in £10 or £100 multiples and accrued interest from lodging. Details in advertising columns.
At Goulburn, Forbes horse Jack Rodgers placed third in the Opening Handicap and second in the Flying Handicap. Forbes dogs reached finals at the Orange Coursing Club meet. Lawra Bill led a Wellington amateur program with multiple double scorers. Randwick results at Tattersall’s featured several winners. Fodder for starving stock sparked debate on Rural Industries Board efficiency and transport. Conference delegates Hunter and Laidlaw were named to represent in upcoming talks.
After this date all persons found hunting shooting or otherwise trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Persons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law.
Jack Leader announces he has assumed control of the South Forbes Hotel from James Pascoe. He pledges strict business conduct and aims to earn fair patronage. The inn will specialize in keeping spirits true to label with beers and wines.
A brief sketch notes The Albion Hotel Forbes as a beacon in the West with touches on The Beet in every department and a nod to a Howe family association, signaling a livelier local business portrait.
J Sullivan and Son announce they have bought Mr Gillard’s established carrying business in Forches and District. The new firm promises careful handling, offers trial, and guarantees satisfaction to win fair patronage in carrying and forwarding work.
A £20 reward is posted for information leading to the apprehension of the person stealing stock from Wandary Sheep Market along the road near Grand Haven. Police urge anyone with clues to come forward and contact authorities promptly.
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