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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
7
An archival voice recalls harsh days of trapping with scarce rations and rising risks. The narrative spans land, stock, and a desperate move toward safety, noting officials and a shifting balance between hardship and survival.
Old Man Drought grips the countryside with bare fields and scarce grazing. After two bad seasons, farmers crave rain and a big harvest. prospects hinge on next weeks' weather for crop recovery and gold prices. Presbytery dance at Jones hall in Trundle aids Trundle RC building fund. local ads promote Austen Pratley goods and Geddes sausages. Crown Land Agent F Goode offers blocks for selection in the Porhes District.
Notice warns that any person found hunting shooting or trespassing on Prairie Lands will be prosecuted. Wallace Hunter of 250 is mentioned in the notice.
Final notice warns MI accounts unpaid by month end will be sued unless satisfactory arrangements are made. During the author’s temporary absence payments may be made at the Advocate Office.
FA Heinke announces readiness to receive all orders in the Bacon Curing line. Every satisfaction guaranteed. Postal address Willow Dene Forbes. Phone 84.
Pt Knfton informs Forbes and District residents he has purchased the longtime Vir E J Kevin Pharmacy. He pledges strict business attention to merit continued support. Pharmaceutical Chemist Lachlan Street.
Empire Day observance at Forbes District School scheduled for Monday May 24 at 11 30 am. Public notice invites applications for teaching posts in small country and assistant roles with a training course starting September 1920 and lasting twelve months at Hereford House Teachers College.
Reward offered by THIS OFFICE for return of a small pearl stud found between Mr Brod erick's house in Camp Hill and the Albion Hotel. Immediate contact requested.
An early concert event features the Forbes Orchestra with prize selections and costume displays for ladies and gentlemen. Ticket prices are listed as double 7/6, gentlemen 6/-, ladies 9/-. A juvenile hall event follows that night with Rev. Dr. Cummins and J. E. Huggard noted among honorees.
The Forbes and District motor hire association lists new charges effective May 1 for car hires from one to six passengers with per mile rates and a £1 minimum for wedding parties. The notice requires lessees to cover driver boarding lodging and garage fees, signed by multiple local firms led by Shanahan & Peasley and others.
Public auction held at Lachlan Street offices on Wednesday May 26 1920 after instruction from G T Weaver who is leaving Forbes. The sale includes a brick portion residence Warrilla Battye Street North Hill Forbes on full one acre freehold land with 3 bedrooms drawing dining aft hall and modern fittings plus weatherboard section, garden and outbuildings with cash terms.
The Returned diggers of Bogan Gate invite ladies and gentlemen and all Diggers committees to a social evening on Friday May 28 at Jones Hall Bogan Gate. Gents G J Jones honorary secretary issues the notice amid a list of general store pricings and hardware items.
A new business has started in the premises on Rankin Street formerly occupied by Mrs Andrews. The Choicest Fruit Vegetables and Confectionery is advertised with beer tea hot pies and green peas with tea coffee or cocoa. Afternoon tea is a specialty.
May dates for the Aus tralia Hotel and the Union Hotel at Trundle list scheduled gatherings on 16, 17, 15, 19 and 20, 21, 22 respectively. Details indicate hotel hosted events or bookings across May with two venues named.
To Lend on Broad Acree to wage from £ 1000 up at 6 per cent interest for 5 years. For full particulars apply to Walter J. Kelly & Co.
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