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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
3
Bob Jones declares the Bogan Gate Hotel is now run on the Best Lines Special Cuisine with all liquors true to label. He promises top accommodation and attentive service to travelers, operating as proprietor and commission agent for Trundle. Phone 6.
J Matheson announces he has taken over the Post Office Hotel Eugowra from J J Linderberry and aims to continue the predecessor’s support. The inn offers the best brand of liquor and quality accommodation for travelers.
A special Eugowra Progress Association meeting discussed sending two delegates to Forbes on Wednesday 26 to attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Megara Lees and Garling were proposed to represent the association. Tennis: Eugowra beat Ellerslie 84 games to 48, with many strong performances and a return match planned at Ellerslie.
Pitying the fine weather, locals note cold mornings and midsummer river lows. Stock starves while sheep owners scrub to save flocks, and illnesses rise among children. Harold McColm fights pneumonia after a severe cold, and Mrs J W Simmonds remains under care in Forbes Hospital. The hospital charity social, set for Friday the 28th, is postponed due to attractions and prolonged drought.
Weather in Goolagong shows persistent sunshine and frost with no rain in sight. A ten day Catholic mission begins on 27th met with Rev Father Donovan. a local dancing club forms to brighten winter evenings. Hart coordinates Sunday football at Goolagong recreation ground. Sir Samuel Hordern funds sheep at Dangaroo Government Stud Farm. Graham family arrives to take over the Commercial Hotel.
Rain has not arrived and June appears cool with frosty nights and clear skies. Repatriation Committee elected W Magill president W Mack secretary and seven members. Local football beat Jumble Springs 11 to 1 as Hogan Gate eyes Field cup rematch. Empire Day observed with school程序 activities and a holiday after 1 pm. Rumors hint at two weddings. Greek refreshment rooms reopen amid vacancies in town.
In Merecadool on Saturday Tullamore and Victoria Park met under Australian rules with Victoria Park winning 29 to 0. Visitors were hosted at Mia Douglas home after the game. A Peak Hill visit to Trundle is planned for Sunday the 29th.
A well attended meeting in Quandialla arranged a kitchen and linen tea for Mr Charlie North’s marriage and community appreciation. Les Hoad was elected secretary and the event will be held at the Quandialla public hall in June.
The Trundle Stores General Merchants announces relocation to up to date premises in the heart of Trundla. The store highlights modern fittings and expanded stock in its new address, inviting local customers to visit and explore the updated facility.
J J, Eelly formerly Union Hotel Trundia, has taken over the Railway Hotel Bogan Gate and will host old and new friends, offering the best in hospitality.
A reopens Eugowra hotel operated by A Laneyrie after taking over from C L Morton. The notice promises best lines, quality wines and spirits, good meals, and superior stabling with twenty good loose boxes for travellers.
A list identifies agents for James Bell & Co. South British Insurance Co. Maseéy Harris Co. Ltd. and Moffat-Virtue Ltd with regional confirmations and house names.
Auction house notice lists branches and services in insurance, stock and property liaison, and machinery and manure products. Mentions Maseey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and chaff cutters Paton Burne manures and Northern Assurance Day.
An agent described as representing the Farmers and Grassers Co-Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited offers various goods and services. The text lists wheat buying, products such as twine, corn baling backs, wool packs, oil, and other farm supplies. It also references Sunshine Machinery and Victoria Fortiliaer Aspodia in a commissary-like capacity.
Eugowra motor garage offers car hire with oil petrol and all motor accessories. Partnerships include Dalgetty Co Wolseley Shearing Machines Atlas Assurance B and B cycles and motors Fortescue windmills. Repairs available day or night by phone 16.
An item noting E. L. Jones offers modern hotel amenities and comfort features for travelers seeking updated lodging options.
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