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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 31, 1927
Page
1
Residents of Forbes and visitors are invited to enjoy matty improvements at the Vandenberg Hotel now offering top accommodation in Forbes. The Vandenberg lounges surpass rival West Coast hotels with thoughtful comforts, perfect cleanliness, pleasant surroundings, and prompt guest service. Phone 1B.
The Albion Hotel stands as the leading commercial house in Forbes offering superior comfort and service. The hotel promises true to label ratings with excellent cuisine and attentive staff.
The Australia earns high marks for comfort and management with ample accommodation and meals. Signor stocked all true to Label, reflecting strong upkeep and service standards.
WH Baker resumes at the Victoria Hotel offering excellent accommodation and stable facilities. The caller notes true labeling of wines beers and spirits and promises strong house performance on opening night. The fragment hints at a date or event labeled Money 6.
Advertising a range of insurance services including personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance with terms available on application and accepted.
A reward is offered for information that leads to the conviction of persons stealing items from WANDARY. Items include Sheep EarMorked W on back of ear, Horse god, Cattle brand, Spyglass.
Correspondence invited. Lists of Stock and Property on application. Auction sales advertised. Phone 29. Auctions conducted in any part of the State. Trust money to lend at lowest rates. District agents Parkes Forbes and Peak. Liberal advances on wool and brok. Let us know your requirements.
Fire marine and accident coverage offered by the Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Co Ltd. Assured sums include fire and asset cover up to 23 million pounds with claims paid over 112 million. Crop, track, fencing and livestock insurance also available with local agents listed.
A long reminiscence feature highlights Dick West’s football career and Forbes team ties. The piece recalls West’s overseas playing stints in Australia New Zealand and Great Britain, plus coaching work in Wear. It captures local pride in a guest who faced extreme onfield pressure and global travel memories from the sport.
Dick recalls his football career from school captaincy to Parramatta and Western Suburbs. He played for state teams in 1910 and toured England in 1911 with the Kangaroos, appearing in 27 of 36 matches. He highlights injuries, the 1920 Test against England, selection pressures, and Western Suburbs’ enduring enthusiasm for the game.
An item lists numerous payments and workers connected with Nelson Park improvements, including Black Bros, J Meagher & Co, Harrin & Co, Arthur Twogod, and many individuals with small sums. The fragmentary ledger shows varied amounts and names, indicating a dated expense record from a local project.
Ted Byrnes announces takeover of the Metropolitan Hotel from Mrs Leader and aims to maintain the house’s good reputation with top liquors Lobel Good table and excellent accommodation. Includes Jockey Club and Coursing Club Tattersall rights. phone 85.
The proprietor lauds the players for their effort and personal costs, urges public support, and notes three cups for the season. He praises McCormackae's play and hopes the team can deliver top matches, with Dick Voat to wear the jersey against his former team next Sunday.
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