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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
1
The Albion Hotel Forbes presents a welcoming, well appointed establishment. Proprietor WM Freebairn highlights a square yard with a range of brands, expert care, and a pleasant hotel experience designed for patron comfort.
Hotel Australia is described as offering comfortable accommodations and meals with a strong reputation in the area. Managed by J. J. Flannery, the proprietor, the hotel emphasizes quality service and a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
Hooper of the Metropolitan Hotel announces taking over the South Forbes Hotel, renaming it The House of Comfort. The notice promises brandy and beer, meals for travelers, and accommodation, inviting guests to call at 423 The House of Comfort.
The Post Office Hotel proprietor JACK CLARKE announces planned improvements and upgrades to the premises. Ongoing work aims to enhance ambiance and service, while maintaining existing patronage and the hotel’s reputation.
Mesers J B Reymond and Sons Limited inform the public that their Forbes district office is now at Town Produce Store in Sherri Street Forbes. A full stock includes Chat Lucerne Hay oats flour bran pollard meal and Chi Wheat. Orders received for famous eCAM BAUR WINFS and FRUIT and for Rough and Crased Thinker-Eard wood Ballowm wultadlé for Droppers And Game Farben wenkly 1928.
Hemstitching Mis Th Petore announces the purchase of a new machine and readiness to fulfill all orders. Country Women's Restrooms on Court Street Parkes near the Post Office stands as the referenced location for customer service.
Residents and visitors to Forbes are urged to choose the Vandenberg Hotel for superior accommodations. The hotel showcases excellent cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and prompt service, positioning it as Forbes leading hotel with top arrangements for guests. Proprietor Gentle.
The report notes Victoria and Baker in a local contest at the town venue. Details on the event are unclear but mention wine and beer brands and a seating or tasting element. The fragmented text references a scoreboard or outcome with Victoria possibly beating competitor Hines.
A 20 pounds reward offers payment to anyone providing reform leading to the conviction of parsons amid a stock incident involving WANDARY, Sheep Bar Marked, Woon buck or oar, Morveant. Caille Brand, spyglass. Walter H.R Stitt, Forbea.
Advertisers must submit copy changes by set times each week. Changes for Tuesday tasties are due by 4 a m Monday. Friday layouts require 10 a m Thursday. The rule applies consistently. earlier submissions ensure better display and careful handling of ads.
An advertisement from Melbourne markets Dr Maurier’s Stel Food claiming to smooth skin, refresh, and prevent wind chaps with camphor derived ingredient. It features Maurette skin food and a large jar price of 10/6 with post options and agents listed for New South Wales, including Washington H. Soul and Pattinson & Co.
Fragment reads an old warning about a family cough medicine. It references a dangerous claim and treatment with unclear ingredients. Names and places are garbled but suggest a medicinal product marketed to mothers and households.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Brent war between wot ware at Aunlen and Prattley possibly involving Peramoth or Mackintonh, with unreadable context and no clear outcome or dates.
The Police Magistrate Mr G Shepherd retires after three years in the Forbes Condobolin circuit. Colleagues, judges, and legal staff praised his impartial administration and courteous conduct. He thanked the profession and public, noting his seven plus years overseeing eleven courts with a strong record in appeals and judging.
Fragmentary promotional notice for the Metropolitan Hotel with mentions of Mr. Tender overseeing, large wiry bedrooms, hot and cold water, and free access to certain amenities. References to Jabet Country Vinitora and a Mrs M Liader as proprietress appear garbled.
Fragmented OCR notes show McNeilly Crampton Martin firm, contact numbers listed, and references to meetings and private aviation services. Mentions stock options and proceedings for property sale with scattered names and dates.
Walter J Kelly and Company announce an auction of stock and property across the state. The notice mentions trust money handling, land applications, and cheap advances on stock, with Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill as agents for Calgary and Ca. Readers are invited to share their arrangements or inquiries.
A garbled note outlines a repair or use instruction with unclear actors and outcomes. The fragment mentions tuning and a sewing machine, but key names, dates, places, and events are absent, yielding only a partial, disorderly snapshot.
An old notice advertises Singer cash carry sale items with full strength and accessories at Fred Shirvington's Boot Shop. Machines delivered free to any part of the district with Forbes and a water agent for Singers near Hilda Street by the Cricket Ground.
A vivid ad copy extols comfort in a luxury car experience, praising a visible Studebaker model that glides over rough roads with velvet-like smoothness. It mentions a contact phone number 264 for inquiries and showcases stylish styling cues.
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