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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1921
Page
1
A temperate review argues Prohibition reduced good liquor availability and raised prices for poor quality brews. It notes a surge in law breakers and lower respect for the law, while criticizing enforcement and the unequal burden on workers. It mentions the public supporting Prohibition waning and penalties expanding.
Estimates given for brickwork and cancrating across Sheap dips and chimneys and bakers areas on Abbot Street North Heights.
M J Thompson announces new ownership of The Victoria Hotel Forbes and District promising updated services. The proprietor invites inquiries for arrangements including stabling and kitchen facilities at the centrally located establishment. Call J Thompson for details.
Israel announces take over of Haydon’s Metropolitan Hotel Forbes from A J Murlig. New management pledges central location, good accommodation, and strict trespass enforcement. Special provisions for visitors include bar service and up to date beer and spirits.
Osborne Garage Cros Breer advertises day or night car hire with full accessories and complete repairs by motor experts and district agents for Hupmobile. Carburetors ignition and overhauls offered at Lewant rates with estimates given.
A reward of 20 pounds is offered for information leading to conviction of a person who stole livestock from Wandary Sheep Bar Marked Woo oar Sheep Ter, including a horse and cattle brand, spygians. The notice is signed by Walter H. B. Stitt.
A new official at 3 Peisley Street Orange will begin periodic visits, with further announcements on schedule to follow. The step signals community outreach and ongoing engagement with residents.
The page lists a tangle of case references and pairings including A Cawne with Balley, Watson and Uudasn, Day with Little, and Patterson figures. It reads like a scorecard of legal actions and adversaries with several mixed surnames and court-related pairings, set against a Strand venue note and a tally of games.
A Sydney advertisement extols the Cletrac tractor for harvest work, noting its single forward gear with automatic speed control and strong performance in heavy crops. It claims eleven bags per acre in wheat, continuous 25 acre daily capacity, and built in fire safety features with a vertical exhaust and park arrestor. Pacific Commercial Campaigns in York Street offers demonstrations and parts for this machine.
An advertisement notes J W Brown a serbut specialist from Sydney plans a professional visit to Morbes air. It claims he can treat a wide range of ailments including kidney and liver disorders and nervous issues with herbal methods. Booking details and dates are provided for Forbes and surrounding areas.
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