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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
4
Bob Jones announces he has taken over Bogan Gate Hotel and will operate on Best Lines Special Cuisine with Liquora label products. He offers top accommodation and attentive service to travelers as proprietor and commission agent. Trundle phone 60.
J Matheson announces the takeover of the Eugowra Post Office Hotel from J J Sinderberry and promises continued support. The venue presents the best liquor stock and accommodation for travelers under new management.
J MATHESON PROPRIETOR Gus M Namara Auctioneer and General Commission Agent advertises monthly stock auctions. Local agent for the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co offers fire and hall insurance policies.
A local ad touts a merchant offering every description of produce in stock for buying and selling. It highlights full produce availability and general merchant services.
A. Br Goodacre notifies the public of Bugowra and District that he has opened a pen premises in North Street Bugowre and is prepared to buy.
All branches of insurance work effected. Stock and property listed on application. Agencies include Maseey Harris Machinery Clutterbuck Bros Oil Engines and Chaf-Cutters Paton Burns Manures Northern Assurance.
The Bishop of Bathurst visited, twenty candidates for confirmation were presented, and two children were christened. A luncheon followed, many soldiers attended, and light morning showers may have reduced attendance. Heat and a late storm characterized the week with dry spells and local farming notes.
The piece reports hot dry weather in Quandialla, with crops drying and hay harvest delayed by twine shortages. A notable aviation visit occurred when a plane landed near W Troth's Lavendo property en route to Forbes, with repairs and a flight over Quandialla and Eureka. Shoal of local snakes noted, market for sheep dull at Flemington, and a wedding planned for W Kier and Miss Levack at Forbes. A horse sale is scheduled at Quandialla saleyards on Wednesday with long-term terms offered.
War Loan Bonds inscribed stock and government securities bought for prompt cash including any amount or issue. Wheat scrip and closer settlement bonds bought or advances made. Shares scrip and debentures handled. Buying orders executed. Write for particulars to Carr, broker, 74 Pitt Street, Sydney.
F Goode lands agent of 582 Pitt Street Sydney offers blocks for sale with moderate terms. Retired from the Lands Department after twenty years of service. Crown lands or blocks included.
Representative for the Farmers and Grassers Co-Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited. Handles wheat buying, produce, wool and insurance work for harvest needs. Books orders for twine, corn backs, wool packs, oil and more. Agent for Sunshine Machinery and Victorian Fertiliser Association.
Residents near the railway line face high fire risk as trains ignite multiple blazes daily. Five fires set near the area last Saturday amid stormy weather and 21 points of rainfall this week. Farmers at Nolungaloo claim crop damages while a railway picnic trip to Condobolin passed, with the Parkes crowd aboard. A snake appeared at Langworner and was destroyed by Mr Fred Gamble in a cellar doorway incident.
Wintry conditions on November 10 and 11 brought 33 points of rain and cool air, followed by heat on Sunday. The district saw a storm by Monday night, with widespread rainfall that affected wheat and hay crops. Local harvests progressed, hay culling and stock building underway, while binder twine shortages lingered. A nine month rainfall total reached 1659 points. A local cricketers’ tour to Eugowra yielded a narrow Goolagong victory, as Gillett and Hodge steadied the innings and logan Cup ambitions emerged for a return clash next Sunday.
Digestive syrup advertised as an effective remedy for indigestion and all liver complaints. Procurable at Knapton's Pharmacy at 2 shillings per bottle.
A notice states that we have been appointed group receiving agents for the 1920-21 wheat season for Forbes Red Bend and Gareema. Personal supervision and prompt delivery of certificates are promised. Representing The R. J. Mulholland Wheat Co. Cunningham & Butler represent Sheppard Harvey & Co.
Cricket selection to represent Eugowra at Goolagong for the Logan Cup first match includes Lance Kirby Jack Kirby Chas Dun Arnold Boyd Wave Herbert Frank Herbert and others. Local society discusses insurance loan library repairs social event plans and caretaker award at the meeting. News also reports illnesses travel and a Keely Stork notices births and a new daughter at several families.
The Trundle Stores have moved into new up-to-date premises in the town center. The relocation marks a fresh chapter with enhanced display space and improved access for shoppers.
An advertisement proclaims a public accommodation with a well appointed hotel. It touts up-to-date facilities including a good table and convenient services for guests seeking comfort and modern amenities.
Acting as agents for the Farm Risk Grangers Co operative Grain Insurance and Agency Co, we will receive wheat this harvest at Forbes Daroo Balgie and Red Bend Stations Turner and Kedane Forbes.
A LaneRie announces take over of the long established Eugowra hotel from Mrs. L Morton and promises to run the house to the highest standard for locals and travelers. The notice also mentions 20 good loose boxes.
Advertisement for Eugowra Motor Garage offering new car for hire and motor services. Mentions petrol, blockages, and agencies Dalgetty Co Wolseley Shearing Atlas Assurance B and B Cycles Fortescue Windmills. Provides phone 16 for day or night service.
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