08 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
1
Director K D Mall of Oakton Wombat spoke at the Young P P Board on treating eye injuries in sheep after crow attacks. He described washing the eye with thoracic one part to water and applying iodine solution, noting 26 treated sheep suffered no fatalities and losses to crows dropped this year.
Vancouver paper details the 1920 bootlegger's rise from alley merchant to promoter handling hundred thousand dollar deals. It cites Major Dalrymple's war on such figures, notes two million four hundred fifty thousand dollars in bonded liquor fraudulently obtained, and explains faked hold ups as a method to steal liquor from warehouses.
Fragmentary note advertises unranted Serges and special lines from Australia offered by O Nuck land. It promises price consideration and states willingness to show these goods to potential buyers.
Insurance notice lists policies issued to cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops hay stacks growing crops and livestock risks at lowest current rates fire hailstorm accident and workers compensation with liv estock coverage under Farmers policyholders plan under Robert Kerr manager fire department and local authorities
J Flannery notifies Forbes residents of major upgrades at the Australia Hotel including a remodeled bar and automatic washing fountains promising cleanliness. Reward offered for information leading to conviction of stock thieves from Wandary. Mention of sheep ear marks and a horse and cattle brand. Also financial advert for trust money from Walter J Kelly & Co Parkes.
E Francis Proprietor announces new ownership of the Vandenberg Hotel Forbes with J K Hardiman taking over the property and ensuring all labels are accurate. Mrs Hardiman will personally supervise dining room and accommodations, promising improved service.
A fragment praises neat appearance and the brands Real Thing and Cut Strie Finleh as the stamps of a well dressed man. It asserts the wearer is among those who embody refined taste and quality.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association promotes insurance services with F. Rath & Co as district representatives offering personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Term or application accepted.
J Sullivan and Son announce in Forbes district they have purchased G Gillard’s well known carrying and forwarding business. They pledge strict personal attention to business and invite public patronage with satisfaction guaranteed.
After this date all persons found hunting shooting or trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted. Persons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law, W. H. R. Stitt.
A terse publication credits George Washington Brownhill as proprietor and printer of The Forbes Advocate, located at Lachlan Street. The item notes printing and publishing responsibilities in this regional paper record.
A string of light anecdotes and wordplay fills a street scene with laughs as locals share quips about expenses love tides taxes and daily mishaps. Jokes cover drinking hair wigs coins and common misunderstandings in a breezy column style.
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