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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
6
A compact listing shows groceries drapery boots and shoes machinery and motor oils shell benzine fruit lollies cool drinks and bread offered at the lowest Bates across shops, signaling value-focused retail options for shoppers.
Bogan Gate defeated Hogan Gate 14 to nil after a tight first half as Coster and Rawson scored for the homeside while J. Coster added another late in the match. The Hogan Gate team plans to travel to Eugowra on Saturday for the Ellerecamp Cup defense.
Rains improve outlook around Yarrabandji with plots looking like a garden. Farmers report wages from 50 to 60 pounds per measure, Wakefield notes 76 points in the rain. A tennis match on 6th inst. saw Monwonuga beat Varrabandal 16 to 6. Progress Association endorses Million Farms proposals at its 5th meeting. A public welcome home for Mr and Mrs Meary lapsed as attendees moved to the ball.
Local items report on the Soldiera Sports venue facing objections over premises at the Bonk site and possible alternate locations, a lack of rain after a dust storm, and a near ready golf course with sand dressing issues. Trundle footballers lose to Bogan Gate, while J Kirby receives a gold mounted fountain pen award from the club.
The Quandialla race club held a Wednesday meeting with good racing despite threatening weather and a large Adda purse. The Quandialla tennis club reports several matches with notable scores and unfinished singles finals to be played next Sunday, followed by doubles. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows to host annual ball on the 26th with expected strong attendance, and locals await more rain to finish cropping.
A Hu gowin P A HL Association meeting at the School of Arts on May 12 approved the Canowindra Star tender, accepted a resignation and elected E W Gosper to fill the vacancy. Donations from Mallick, McNickle, Nash and Mrs. McNickle were recorded. The next meeting is May 26. A presentation for Mr. and Mrs A J Ashcroft at the School of Arts marked their departure for Sydney. A public hospital ball is planned for May 20 to raise funds. Local development includes Barney Douglas building a new garage, Rev Carr residence plans, Mr Goodacre's electric lighting plant, and W Marsh buying L Mallick’s Hill block.
A clipped notice identifies R Gamble as agent for the Farmers and Grains Co op Co Ltd and Sulpulde Super, listing roles and affiliation in a brief business notice from the period.
A small business offers specialized service in preparing income tax returns for individuals and small entities. The focus is on accuracy, timely filing, and guidance through common deductions and credits. Services include form completion, efiling support, and consultation on tax implications.
The Trundle Hotel has been renovated and refurnished throughout to offer unmatched accommodation and comfort in the West. It provides commercial and public dining rooms with an excellent table, beers, wines, spirits, and all liquors to label.
Rain last week damaged grain in low areas and may affect wheat, with more rain needed. Healing Mission by Mr. Hickson at Bathurst draws hopeful word as local patients travel for care. Football and tennis practice continue, pony trotting meeting postponed due to registration delays. A railway to Wamboone to Bogan Gate sparks a vital meeting Saturday night. farmers urged to fight for worthwhile projects.
Local notes report minor progress and upcoming events including the Avalon opens next Saturday with Mr Taylor elected patron and Mr Donnelly president. June 13 brings a fancy dress juvenile ball at The Angle with prizes for costumes, juveniles and adults. Also mentions staff arrivals at Mr L Pearce's store, a district property sale at 41 9 per acre, Mrs Daley's health, and a Sunday Presbyterian service led by Rev Falkiner in lieu of Mr. er'a Day.
H D Hurley announces he has taken over the Bogan Gate Hotel and requests public support for a continuance of the good standing. The hotel offers true to label liquors, excellent cuisine, first rate stabling, hot and cold baths, and every convenience with noted service. Phone 9 Bogan Gate.
J J Corcoran late of Parkes announces he has bought the license of the Club House Hotel Eugowra from Captain Hales and hopes for continued support. The hotel offers the best wines beers and liquors, comfortable accommodation, and a good table as proprietor J J Corcoran.
Large stock of duplicate on hand for John Darling and Sonus Ltd agents for H. V. McKay's Pty Ltd. Machinery featured with trucking a speciality. Phone 55.
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