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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1924
Page
2
The Quandialla store expands with a hardware department and adds names Agenolen and Berger's Paints to the list. The ad mentions groceries, confectionery, fruits, tobacco, and drinks along with the new department and a contact phone number.
Sparse fragment mentions Quandialla Refreshment Rooms and a weekly event Fresh Fish Every Thursday. No clear person, organization, or place details beyond the names.
An old advertisement promotes prompt repair work at low rates, boot repairs emphasized, and mentions agents for Standard Insurance Co Forwarding and General Commission. It also lists machinery expertise, auctioneering, and clearing sales services across the district.
A partial notice shows a wheat buyer listing from Louis Dreyfus Co with top prices and liberal cash advances on stored goods. It names agencies including International Harvester Co, South British Insurance Co, Baltic Separators, Berger's Paints, Shirley's Menures and Gray, and mentions motor cars and property stock on appraisal.
The article blends weather notes and community updates from the town. It mentions a funeral held Friday afternoon with clergy involved, and references a local family the Wl, Thompson, and Selwyn groups. It notes water issues on the homestead, expenses for back portions, and football activities planned for Sunday.
A garbled local notice lists routes and names including Vin Cotomb Suey Canal and Tawton GibPalive toward Plymouth and Stanmere Yona. It mentions Vanes with first second and third classes placed and local agent Edward Weaver.
A fragmented notice to the people of Qeakilullu and Yatriet proclaims that Quandialia Butchery has taken over the Yanadiain Butchery. It promises continued public support for the venture and advertises large supplies of beer and mutton, with cart delivery and a trial solicited.
Details show sessions led by Marcom A. E. Barnes and J. Willington Tarleton at Quandiella, from 8 to 10 and 4 pm to 7 pm, with a separate Sunday program for 12 year olds from 12 to 2 pm.
Sub agents for Ford and other brands offer cars for hire by day or night. Servicing and repairs are done on the premises. Agents for Gloria Light, Scottish Union, and National Insurance Co. Based in Douglas with Big X Motor Cycles and associated lines.
Farmers discuss the harvest week in late summer with mentions of wheat, grain, and feed stores. Erratic weather patterns include cold snaps and a dry start, forecasting a mixed but potentially productive harvest ahead. Local observers note activity in fields and barns as growers prepare for seasonal tasks.
A spirited community day featured singing, questions, and refreshments after a morning program. Youngsters entertained with songs and games while adults praised attendance, with a juvenile slaver event in the evening and a football match on Sunday won by 10 to 8, highlighting improved play and sportsmanship.
Winter begins as residents note ground white with frost by nine. Mr H Boyd Overland and A B Welsh with Wag Knight Key report purchases at Longton Garage. Mr W M Toohey and others buy Dodge. Buick bought by Mr Mulligan. Mrs Hosiwell undergoes Sydney surgery. E Owen travels to Parkes Hospital. Teo Toohey injured in Parkes. New homes near Eugowra progressing. residents discuss roads and bridge work. The community gathers for a school outing and picnic day amid local commerce and small-town chatter.
The article lauds Mr and Mrs George Rally among Wanttioyny residents aiding health recovery efforts after illness at Wyatong Hospital. It notes a warm, hospitable community spirit, a heavy downpour, and local meetings about transportation, bring new bridge plans, and a village excursion to watch a football match.
The Trundle Hotel offers a thoroughly renovated and furnished establishment touted as one of the most complete and comfortable in the area. It features excellent accommodation, attentive service, commercial dining rooms, exemplary table service, bears, wines, spirits, and liquor true to label.
A vintage classified note lists Ugowfa Motor Heo Garage offering touring car hire with petrol and motor accessories. It mentions Agendan Dalgety & Co, Wolseley Shearing Machinery, Atlas Assurance, B. & B Cycles and Motors, Fortescue, Windmills as local Buick agents. Storage and cycle repair provided. contact via phone 18, Way of Hunt.
Auction notice lists Cahill and Martin and partners with agencies including Dalgety Co and Alls Insurance. It mentions sale conducted in any part of district and references lock and property lists on application. Office phone numbers 44 and 18 provided.
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