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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
4
The brief note suggests a new shop offering tea near a Creams location. It references pastries and a home style setting, indicating a small storefront opening or event. Details are sparse but imply a local business launch.
A lengthy extract discusses a cooperative approach by the Wool Department and partners to enhance wool trading efficiency. It emphasizes returning full value to producers, fair pricing, and centralized handling to improve markets and profits, noting management gains and expected worker benefits alongside projected expansion and reforms.
A Forbes Tailway League session in the Cornell Chamber on Basic day discussed tendering for the Murrumbidgee and the Canowindra to Forbes to Parkes route. Members debated continuing the league or merging with the new Chamber of Commerce, with decision uncertain and plans to proceed next week.
A garbled text passage presents a series of archaic sounding lines and nonsensical phrases. It reads as a fragmented poem or cryptic chant with invented names and odd spellings, lacking clear narrative or concrete context.
A winding up meeting for Angae Day celebrations was held in the Forbes District Hospital on Friday evening. The mayor chaired with limited attendance. secretaries presented statements on sport receipts, memorial service, and prizes. The committee deliberated on finances, balance sheets, and future arrangements, including hospital trust allocations and a Red Cross fundraiser.
A local maker promotes home constructed socks described as pure wool. They are selling hundreds of pairs at a stated price per pair. The note mentions the creator’s name Sel Austen and Prat ley’s connection to the project, highlighting the handmade aspect and mass availability.
Readable fragments show a sale at Donaghey's with low prices on tools, fasteners, footwear components, hardware items, and household goods. Items include automatic chain drills, bolts, chisels, brooms, laundry nets, and chairs. Limited details but emphasis on value-focused inventory and sale timing.
Brooke Moore and Co plans subdivision of multiple wheat grazing parcels in the Forbes district. The effort aims to create conveniently located blocks within the property group, offering ready access to all parcels for potential buyers or operators.
Notice warns that after the stated date any person found hunting shooting or trespassing on Wandary Holdi property will be prosecuted without regard. It also states that removing horses or other livestock without authority will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, signed by WoW R Stitt.
Jack Leader announces takeover of the South Forbes Hotel from James Puacos. He promises improved service and attention to business, featuring a specialty in keeping spirits, tea, and wines.
Jor Uardiman has taken over the Vandenberg Hotel, promising devoted dining room service and enhanced accommodations under the personal supervision of Mrs Hartiman at New York area location.
J S Sullivan and Son announce to Forbes and district that they have purchased J Gimbard's well known carrying business and are prepared to undertake all classes of carrying and outward work with attention to business. Satisfaction guaranteed.
A notice offering £20 reward for information leading to the recovery of several missing livestock pieces together with descriptions such as a sheep marked with a specific ear tag and branding. The appeal cites owners and local locations, urging readers with any tips to come forward promptly.
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