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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1915
Page
4
Alderman Thomas Hughes as chairman of the Hoard of Advice and Hubert Kerr named manager guide city affairs as officials announced changes in the local government leadership.
A historical notice outlines an insurance plan or policy covering fire accident and various risks. It mentions Livy Stock Polistes sued to cover Dwelling Furnish Stores Stock-In-trade Pup Hujidloes Crops Wee Fersomal Accident Sickness Workmen's Compensation and Live Btok Insurance starting at low current rates with items like Mumesinads Woolsheas Bara Haystack and rowing Craps included.
Policy details list three coverage lines including fire including crops and stacks, accident including special farmer's policy, and live stock including foaling.
Juture with FRAT CO, District Representatives, Personal Accident and Workmen's Compensation offered. Other branches of Accident insurance accepted. Terms on application.
C Ginty announces he has taken over Lie Uewune of the oye central and favorite hotel from E Richardson. He pledges to continue the business, stressing the need for patronage and promising to run a careful, attentive operation.
Royal Hotel Parkes is highlighted as the leading house with superior accommodation and guest comfort. The advertisement notes refined rooms and attentive service aimed at visitors seeking quality lodging in Parkes.
Central Livery Stables announces to the public that its business is under scrutiny. The notice warns patrons to beware of defalcations and irregularities tied to previous practices and to stay vigilant for further details.
Tom Smith is listed on Rankin Street opposite F Rath and Co, with a Cowen Puctary note appearing in the street index.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Canberra boot store WM. ONeill operated a branch and then purchased goods from a dealer, with mention of a public sale or purchase in Dust LE month. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, obscuring names, dates, and precise actions.
A Saturday meeting on storekeepers and farmers discussed a proposal to remove a street market stand between one and two o clock. Mr Elliott urged a delay for further consideration, while storekeepers defended current hours and warned of disruptions to shoppers and deliveries. The debate highlighted tensions over competition, prices, and local livelihoods, with attendees weighing whether to extend or limit trading times.
A fragmented list of animal crossings and livestock movements reported by Me T Webb. Entries name routes such as Hogublyal to fu ong and Cowra to Combe hull with owners Perry Fay Newell Crompton and others, dates in September and October, and counts including sheep and cattle across multiple locations.
An uneven OCR listing seed varieties and prices for flowers and vegetables. It mentions seeds for annual flowers like Sweet Peas and Cyclamen, plus vegetables such as cabbage, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, carrots, parsnip, radish, swede, and turnip. Prices range from 1d to 4/8 per packet, with notes on color, size, and quality.
The Australia Day Executive held its final meeting on Friday night with members Baldock Wickham Weaving and others present. Funds raised were to be donated to the Red Cross for wounded Australian soldiers with Mrs Morden adding 200 pounds and the committee deciding to transfer remaining balances to the Red Cross in Sydney. The gathering praised previous speakers and outlined celebrations and street collections for the event.
The council noting expenditure details. printing and advertising were charged. The treasurer reported receiving an additional £17 after funds were balanced, with thanks to Mr Baldock and others for diligent work. The mayor praised the team for handling the work efficiently and the practical efforts of the tailoring and provision of materials at the shop.
Seed importer J A Drawsfield of West Maitland keeps seeds in stock, with additional notes mentioning Mir B and Grinsted Stacloner in the surrounding context.
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