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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
2
Unclear text advertises the Accident Assurance Association with branches in Workmen's Compensation and other accident insurance areas. Mentions Frath & Co. and Die triot representatives and personal eldert terms on application.
Fire accident and live stock policies issued cover dwellings stores stock-in-trade farm buildings crops and personal accident sickness workers compensation and live stock insurance at lowest current rates through Edward Weaver and Co local agents Forbes.
The Git Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd with head office at 95 Pitt Street Sydney reports finances including December capital pool £300, reserve fund £210,250 balance carried forward £19,389 funds in Mund £277,189 and total security £838,633. It covers homesteads woolsheds barns havermek growing crom and all classes of risks at lowest rates.
Hegs 10 announces the purchase of the Hairdressing Department at 5 Rankin Street opposite Hunter and Phillips. Twist’s business will be relocated there where he invites the public to judge his capabilities, promising sterilised instruments, guaranteed cleanliness, and strict attention to business.
A clipped notice promotes STANDARD INSURANCE CO and MZ LTD offerings including fire and crops coverage, accident and livestock protection, and farmer policies. It advertises winter clothing, promising a nice warm suit and the latest materials in stock, with an urging tone to act.
A chaotic hotel scene on May 1 centers on a dispute involving proprietor Altre Morens Godfeey Haydon and guest Clyde Cook. Testimony by Alexan der Clyde Cook and others unfolds as police involvement and court proceedings begin, with references to a plan to hear both sides and a contentious exchange in the Metropolli tan Hotel.
The proposal outlines an estimated cost from Greera to Canowtn- Hem for a 25 mile 16 chain line with grading and curves. It notes public works approval by Mr W Hutehinieny and references previous extension plans, outlining expenses, station work, and alignment considerations.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a country show with stallion nomination and live events. It lists fees and dates including August and September, mentions local venues, possibly horse names like Yuna, and competitor details with various prices and entries, but many words are garbled.
Fragmentary garbled text references court, names, and various terms. lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize into a clear news item.
A garbled line reads as a local notice about an advertising entity named Thora and a Porbes Adtvoran. Readable fragments suggest promotional language or a classified brief, but details remain unclear and no concrete action or date is evident.
The Forbes Municipal Council meeting discusses sewer and gutter repairs, footpath improvements, and street widening. Mayor Patterson and Aldermen debate bids, cost estimates, and the need to proceed without delay to ease congestion and ensure safer pedestrian routes.
The council gathered to discuss a proposed plan affecting local boundaries and a nearby settlement. Officials noted the need for further study before advancing any formal decisions. Citizens urged timely progress while expressing concern over potential impacts on the community.
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