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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
4
Bob Jones announces takeover of the Bogan Gate Hotel on Best Lines Special Cuisine. Air Liquora label showcased with top accommodation and traveler attention. Jones acts as proprietor and commission agent. Phone 60.
J Matheson announces he has taken over the Post Office Hotel Eugowra from J J Sinderbury and expects continued public support. He promises the best brands of liquor stocked and top accommodation for the traveling public.
A brief notice identifies J Matheson as proprietor, auctioneer, and general commission agent.
Last week brought ideal weather with warm days and frosty nights. Shearers worked a full week as Jemalong reports top tallies. sheds may cut out if the trend continues. A monster Swede turnip grown by Mrs J J Constable was shown and sent to Forbes Hospital demonstration. The river is low, grass is prolific, and many settlers plan fodder pits for the coming dry period. A Tare Club meeting is planned for Saturday near October 3, schools reopened, and Mr J W Simmonds reportedly sold property well. Mr P Stanley had a hand injury requiring medical attention.
The notice identifies Les Word Stock Station and General Forwarding Agent as the entity involved in a shipping or forwarding service. It outlines the business role and scope, indicating operations tied to freight movement and logistics. No detailed actions or dates are provided in the readable text.
Quandialla representative serves the Farmers and Gragiora Co-Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited. He handles wheat buying, produce, wool, insurance and all company business. Orders are being booked for the coming harvest for twine, worn sacks, wool packs, oil, and more. Also agent for Sunshine Machinery and the Victorian Fertiliser Association.
The notice lists Reverend George Paul as organizer for a Sunday School picnic on October 13. Event details are brief and include times 11 p.m. and 7.40 p.m. Readable fragments indicate a church related gathering.
Sunday October 10 services at Forbes at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. led by Rev. L Peacock with Sand Hills hosted by Mr F Haywood. Gunningbland hosts a 3 p.m. service with Mr W R Campbell.
Fine week supports shearing with Eureka cutting out after five weeks and crews ready at H. Conn Richmond property and Granleese Glenrine shed. Farmers discuss show preparations as weather stays good. association meeting draws crowd. Tennis team from Wy Blong enjoys outing but lacks cup, with McNamara Hoad and Trath pairs delivering best doubles. Quandialla unbeaten in SP050Nn. dances and social events held at Bend and Bimbi Hall raising hospital support.
Warm week with rain prospects and boggy ground. Cattle buyers flock as dealers chase rough feed. Sheep losses rise during shearing, especially ewes. Archie Stack farewell at Jones Hall praised for railway service. Community groups meet at Mrs Rawson’s refrenchment rooms and Fe patriation committee plans proceeds for memorial.
The Goolagong community hosted a successful Juvenile Ball to aid the Sisters of Mercy. Over 100 attended as 13 fancy dress groups competed, with prizes won by Agnes McLeod, Freda Marshall and Mabel McCartney, among others. Local harvest prospects and regional improvement were praised, while cricket season plans and opening match results against Warraderry highlighted ongoing sports enthusiasm.
A longtime district resident Mr J Denning died at Willow Bank on the night of the 24th. He was 80 and had been in good health until recent months. The funeral at the grave was led by Rev Peacock from Forbes and arranged by Mr H Langford. He leaves a grieving wife. An infant of railway Construction Works parents died after a brief illness, believed to be from a centipede bite on the face.
Local commerce notes The Trundle Stores have opened in a newly renovated building at the town center. The move promises improved display space and easier access for shoppers, with staff ready to assist customers in the updated premises.
Heat Liquors presents a comfortable dining and lodging option described as an up-to-date hotel. E L Jones leads the venture highlighting a good table and comprehensive comforts for guests seeking modern hospitality.
Stock and property details on application. Local agents for Northern Assurance Co. Fire, hall stones, live stock and accident coverage offered. A Laneyeie has taken over the old hotel from Mr Q L Morton to run on the best lines with wine spirits and table service. New car for hire and motor accessories stocked. Agencies Dalgetty & Co Wolesley Bhearing Atlas Assurance B and B cycles Fortescue X L windmills and repairs. Phone 16 day or night.
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