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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
1
The report covers Cavs and races at Cowra and Sydney with Nero and Pine Park among horses, Purlean, Mundtwick, and Crayon Plate outcomes, plus results from the AJC Spring meeting. It notes Derby prospects, crowd betting, and a lightweight bout between Johnny Morton and George Mevsles at Sydney stadium.
The report notes cattle and sheep in forward condition, water supply ample, barley concerns, and foot rot present in some stock. It cites inspections of horses and pigs, stock movements, and fees. mentions disease risks, seasonal pests, and limited death losses. Advertising clutter interrupts the narrative with product promotions.
A. J. Thompson announces control of the centrally located Hotel Victoria Forbes and District and plans to operate under up-to-date standards with full staff in attendance. First-class service promised. inquiries urged.
Auction later conducted in part of the Sims area. Black and Property Lanta an. Trust money to land at lowest rates. District agents Parkes and Pouk Hill for Dalgsty and Co offer wool and stock advances. Notify requirements by telephone 74 private 264.
An old style hotel advertisement for Forbes Waydow’s Metropolitan Motel promises the best accommodations and reliable liquor service. It touts Tattersall rights and includes a contact phone number 45 for inquiries.
The Forbes Hotel is announced as taken over by a new owner from Mr A. J. Martin. It will operate as a first class accommodation house for visitors with a selection of beer, wine, and spirits served on premise.
A public notice states that any person found trespassing on The Grove property or unlawfully shooting, removing firewood, or harming ducks will be prosecuted. All previous permissions are withdrawn. Signed J. McL Ban.
Jagged OCR fragment records brickwork estimates by T B Barton bricklayer and lists horse race notes from the Juogla Park Handicap with horses and odds such as Pim 139 4p, Blas Buweh 10.6, Dick Bulte 16.2. The text is partial and garbled but cites works and race details.
The text notes that Pascoe Garde will make visits periodically with announcements to come later. It records a plan for recurring visits and a future notice of timing.
To land on Broad Acres in mums from £1000 up for five years. For full particulars apply to Waltem J. Scally & 60 Parke.
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