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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
6
The notice outlines hotel branding and supervision under Mew Hardiman with emphasis on commercial and pastoralist themes. It mentions accommodation, labeling, and a supervisory role, reflecting an institutional context for the Haw Hem Oh project.
Sullivan and Son announce the purchase of Gillard's well-known carrying business in Forbes and District. They promise to undertake all classes of carrying and forwarding work with strict and personal attention to business and seek public patronage.
A £20 reward is offered for information leading to a conviction or identification of persons stealing stock from Wandary, including sheep with ear marks, and other livestock such as horses and cattle. Property owned by Walter Stitt is involved.
Obituary reports Mr D H Tanker aged 64, known as Dad Tasker, with funeral attended by local Freemasons. The piece notes his long service to the district, family losses, and community sympathy. It also covers drought affecting local show plans, Masonic ball in Trundle, council debates on town issues, and a tentative transfer of ARC Bank staff.
Moonbi fielded a weakened side as Wamboyne secured a narrow victory on their home ground. Luncheon and afternoon tea followed the friendly match, with both sides returning home proud of their efforts. Local tennis players are urged to reinforce the Attie settlement courts between Wamboyne and Bena for future contests.
Court records reveal a granted Sunday trading claim for Mrs Winifred Hagarty of Rankin Street. Other cases include debts and costs awards against Forbes Municipal Council and individuals, with verdicts totaling modest sums and filing of court charges.
Parkes council votes to lop trees in streets to feed stock and allocates field gun and machine guns to towns including Aledown and Trundle. The hospital gains £23 from sports and a £300 grant for expenses. aeroplane landing area report favors council, with a £2,500 project cost and instalments. Police court records, a horse feeding trip, and a girls’ fall are noted alongside health and local governance updates.
Fragmentary report describes a tense scene involving Mia Rial and Condobolin residents. Mentions weather impact on crops and stock movement, with references to trucks and stockowners working to manage losses and returns amid uncertain conditions.
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