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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
4
Bob Jones announces he has taken over Bogan Gate Hotel and will run it with Best Linen Special Cuisine and full liquor service. Proprietor and commission agent listed with Trundle phone 60.
J. Matilerson announces he has taken over the above hotel from J. Sinderberry and seeks support. The notice promises only the best brands of liquor and superior accommodation for travellers, staying true to name and label.
J Matheson proprietor and Gus M Namara as auctioneer and general agent oversee monthly stock sales. Fire and hail insurance policies offered via Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co. Local agent handles midmonth auctions.
Regardless of season every description of produce is kept on hand for sale. One buy and sell all lines of produce available with prompt service and fair pricing.
Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers advertise as general commission agents with insurance work, stock and property listings on application. Agencies include Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros oil engines and chaf cutters Patou Boros manures Northern Assurance Co.
A storm cleared the sultry spell then warm days returned with frosty nights raising rust fears for crops. Wheat yield looks strong and crops show rising vapors. Jean Black recovers from influenza, Mrs F. M' Cauley at Coast Hospital, and local football and cricket activities resume. A carnival planning meeting promises attraction such as a funny pole dance by school children for the October 6 event supporting a memorial fund.
Botanists and nature lovers praise Manna Mountain for blooming shrubs and pine trees with red blossoms and white trumpet flowers. A stream runs through the hollow hill amid moss and crows-foot, offering a fine view of Lake Cowal. The region promises a pleasant day trip within limits. The Gold en Cow theme notes drought relief through butter and milk shortages easing with higher prices. stork feeding remains scarce. A railway matter hints at a ministerial visit to Wa loun g with a possible Wyalong to Condolinlin line, plus a Cup Match where Tow Clear plays Gimal and loses.
Locals visited Canowindra for show and races with fine weather boosting attendance. The district anticipates a strong shearing season and farm crops show record growth. A grand juvenile ball is planned with prizes for fancy dress and dancing, while community needs include a bank clerk recruit and a post office message boy. Tyree spray products and country lighting gear are advertised with a disbursement agent listed for Sydney.
A philanthropist once hosted editors of two rival Paris papers the Razor and the Scorpion to foster peace. At dinner a melancholy guest joined, and when asked if he led the Razor or the Scorpion the man replied, Both.
A Fortes area meeting approved a special fundraising day for the hospital. Plans named committees for stalls, teahouse, sports and entertainment. Local schools closed for Michaelmas break with a fancy dress parade and concert. Tennis season opened with Carrmbublin as visitors. locals won despite limited practice. Evening events featured ladies and gentlemens doubles and a race club discussion on Boxing Day. Local residents invited to assist.
From our Own Correspondent Trundle cricket matches saw the Trundle District team beat Clonteigh by six runs while losing to Bogan Gate at Bogan Gate. Top figures for Bogan Gate included T Martin and H Olliver with Olliver the young prospect. A Howard and Bergmark starred for the Gate, while Bergmark led Trundle on scores. Also reported are a near fatal accident to Hilton Ewing after a horse branding mishap and ongoing measles affecting many homes. A stock sale by Bedford Taylor West and Todd McCauley drew buyers. dog poisoning returns with a £10 reward for information and potential vigilante outcomes.
An item notes Hoad Stock, Station and General Forwarding Agent, detailing its operations and services in transportation and forwarding. The record highlights the firm’s role in logistics, with emphasis on its handling, storage, and delivery activities for clients.
Quandialla representative for the Furners and Gingiera Co Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited handles wheat buying produce wool and all company business. Orders opened for coming harvest needs including twine corn sacks wool packs oil and related goods. Also agent for Sunshine Machinery and the Victorian Fertiliser Association.
Private track from Carrawobitty to Gunning Jiap closed to all heavy traffic. Offenders will face action. owners F. and R. W. Coward issued the notice.
Notice warns that any person found hunting shooting or trespassing on Prairie Lande will be prosecuted. Signed Wallace Hunter dated 0/8/80.
The Trundle Stores are now installed in their new up to date premises at the heart of Trundle. The move marks a refreshed local shopping hub and signals continued community services from the retailer.
The Club House Hotel in Eugowra announces new management by LANEYRIE who has taken over the established hotel from Mir G L Marion. Local agents for Northern Assurance Co will handle stock and property details by application. The hotel offers best wine beer and spirits with good stabling and table facilities for travellers and locals alike.
Eugowra garage advertises car for hire and full motor accessories stock. Agencies listed include Dalgetty & Co oil engines, Wolseley shearing machines, Atlas Assurance Co life and fire, Band B cycles and motors, Fortescue IXL windmills. Phone 16 day or night.
Relief efforts progress as influenza scourge wanes while some lavers recover and others mend. Mr Talbot suffers a severe toe wound from an axe accident. medical care suggests a spell of about three weeks. Tales of sheds cut or moved, tallies gained beyond 2000 in sine sheets, and the river floods divide the seawall near the weekend.
For coughs and colds mix a wine glassful of O T into a tumbler, fill with heated lemonade or hot lemon juice and water, drink before bed, repeat nightly if needed and expect relief or cure within a day or two. Diggers or civilians seeking crown lands or conversions should write to F Goode, Land Agent, 62 Pitt Street, Sydney, after service.
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