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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
10
The Trundle Hotel has been renovated and refurnished throughout making it one of the most complete and comfortable hotels in the West. Accommodation is unexcelled with attention afforded visitors and residents, commercial and public dining, excellent table, beers wines spirits and all liquors true to label.
Long cooperation across districts noted with focus on Sule Abel in application. Pat Stock personally attended to trucking. Atlas Assurance Co district reps Lui Sydney referenced. We are cash buyers for wheat in Yorimbandal and adjacent Adinga. Contact before selling.
An advertisement proclaims lower prices with no large showroom costs and no big staff. It promotes Sunshine Machinery, Partners and Gragiers' Co-op. Trucks ordered for Flemington and urges the public to buy via the agent.
Weather varied with rain and a warm spell. Forty peluta fell Tuesday night and more Ti points were registered Sunday afternoon. The football season opened with Eugowra beating Waratah 24 to 4, Vychan and Flyers drawing. Ground was slippery, Flyers’ forward play strong, Vychan’s Nevin and Langford cited for solid efforts. Broad Street guttering work underway and wheat pool activity noted. local elections attracting little attention and few listeners.
Mr H Scott and family of the Commercial Bank enjoy a four month holiday taking a motor trip to Temora and Sydney. Mrs J Jordan expected home this week after a serious Forbes operation. Victor Giblett returned from Parkes Hospital, crutches in use. Miss Monnig Mutts improving but not yet fully recovered. Kangarook’s visitors from Suodey played a match in muddy, wet conditions. Bogan Gate won 14 to nil with a strong forward display. Sunday’s team selections named for Weak Hill match. local efforts to create a trophy program for best players and a Hurley Cup challenge from Trundle. Jockey Club meeting disrupted by rain, but committee aims to recover. Forbes Advocate printing schedule awarded. Poultry shed discussion and new committee plans on Saturday. Wheat competition for McCauley and Co. Cup to be contested again. Dwyer Bros hold last year’s cup. Heavy rain and 80 points recorded by Tuesday.
From Our own Correspondent reports nice rains across the district totaling 82 points, encouraging earnest sowing after a dry spell. Mice damage wheat stacks persists, but wheat should clear the siding in about three weeks with available trucks. Local politics see candidates addressing sparse crowds as electors show apathy toward reforms. A tennis club fundraiser in Parkes Friday May 22 features Newhouse's jazz band. Henry Dunford recovers from a hare bite to his arm at Parkes hospital. Weather remains cloudy with rain likely continues.
Eugowra advances with railway facilities and the Colleta’ Crossing bridge. The district's proven silences for farming and grazing promise growth. Local property viewed as an excellent investment. Wheatley and Hill, agents, promote in town lots. Contact Toy partiendats for details.
Cloudy weather and frequent showers yield about one inch of rain. North and west areas report higher totals near two inches. River rose to bank height then fell. Late Mr. AD Marehall buried with a large funeral. Local sports hit by rain, plans for Forbes match and Laney City involvement affected. Keen interest in Saturday clash between local six a side tennis, six girls and Forbes HI students. Community notes include improved health of Leo McColm and Frank Carey.
Rain postpones Wamboyne picnic races at Yamboyne. Condobolin enjoyed fine weather, Moonbin last yet to come, and Master Allen Hidley seriously ill, son of Jem Ridley, sparking community concern. Girral fixes May 25 for a children event with preparations underway. Wamboyne plans a night celebration with large bonfires and crackers. A gentle week with several light showers ends.
Rain delights sheep farmers and aids lambing while Quandialla hosts a well attended ball. Prizes awarded for ladies costumes and a portable saddler’s shop tribute earns praise. Valedictory for Mr and Mrs Fenn. furniture auction follows. Local football beats Brib Woree 8 to 6 amid greasy ground. tennis match with Bimbi rained out.
Rain began Sunday and continued through the day, with 32 points recorded and more light showers Monday adding 7 points. The rainfall improves ground for farming, with wheat and lamb percentages noted. River rose to the top of banks after recent rains. Tennis matches for Sunday were postponed due to rain as Bedgerabong players diverted to the area but could not play.
District sales proceed on up to date lines as stock and property listed. Speciality focuses on preparing tax revenue in Rome.
The notice lists Lous Dreytue Co as the wheat buyer offering top prices and liberal cash allowances on stored wheat. It mentions agencies including International Harvester Co and South British Insurance Ltd, along with references to Battle Separators Berger's outs Shirley's Manures and Gray lucor Care, and Geck property lists on application.
The Quandialla Stores under Charlton and Sutton thank patrons and announce new stocks of ladies and gentlemen winter clothing hosiery boots and shoes. Large stocks of groceries and hardware are always on hand. They offer to fetch desired items and promote the slogan Better Costa Leas. Agencies include International Harvester Co Harmonic Pano Player Co Lonion Assurance Co Derger's Paints and others by phone Quandalla 16.
An old advertisement for Jack Poulos Quandialla Refreshment Rooms promotes chocolates and confectionery, cigars, smokers requisites, cakes, small goods, and meals at all hours. It notes new stock of fancy goods, stationery, library books, and school material, underscoring cleanliness and civility as guiding principles.
Bloomfield and Shean Ford Service Station advertises motor engineers and repair, with bonds for accessories and welding services. It claims to be the West’s best equipped workshop, sole dealers for Trundle, Tulla more, and Bogan Gate Ford Cura, with Fordson tractors and various car agencies. Fred Morcom recovering after a recent ill spell under Dr Tarleton care.
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