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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
1
Residents and visitors to Forbes urged to use the Vandenberg Hotel now offering superior accommodation. The hotel boasts unmatched lounges, elegant surroundings, perfect cuisine, and prompt service under proprietor Gentle.
The Albion Hotel in Forbes positions itself as the leading hotel in town and competitive with western hotels. It highlights well arranged comfort, reliable labeled liquors, expert chef and excellent cuisine, presented by WM. Freebairn.
W. Ti. Baker is back at the Victoria offering improved accommodations and a bright, inviting atmosphere. The note highlights a curated selection of wines, beers, and spirits true to label, with Baker promising top quality and a pleasant experience.
A £20 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of persons stealing a stock from Wandary. Description notes a sheep marked W on the back ear and a horse and cattle brand Spyglass. Named: Walter H. Rit Stitt.
McNeilly Crampton Martin operates Lord's Place in Orange with weekly stock sales on Thursdays. Trucks are ready on short notice and private or auction sales are handled by experienced staff. Telegrams sent to McNeilly Crampton. Phases listed include 56 240 207 385 278 242.
Auction services offered across the state with stock and property lists on application. Trust money available to lend at lowest rates. District agents Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill for Dalgety and Co Ltd. Liberal advances on wool and stock. Tell us your requirement.
Reading on the new giant Gloxinia-flowered Pentstemons notes their superior color, long blooming period, and easy cultivation. The piece also urges sowing Balsams, reminds about marigolds, extols beans for beauty and profit, and lists herbs and vegetables for planting.
A century old firm advertises a pocket mixed flower seed packet with a money back growth guarantee. The offer claims almost every known flower, a free post delivery, and no catch, targeting adults and children. Contact Shepherd & Son Ltd at George Street Sydney for details and a 2 shillings price for the seeds.
Condobolin residents report Alf Press of Hureka is recovering after appendicitis surgery at Tora hospital along with cousin Lyal also having surgery. Mollie Thompson remains bedbound with measles but expected to recover soon. Last week Fifield hosted a charity sports day for Condobolin Hospital, attracting many including the band. Joe Gaywood returns from Sydney with a Nash car, popular in Condobolin. Local fishermen enjoyed sport before floodwaters disrupted efforts. several good houses noted. Gordon Deale returns from Katoomba holiday refreshed. A royal racing enthusiast had a long shot win on the Metrop winner. Paddy Cooner’s Melrose Road home nears completion as one of Condobolin’s finest.
Senior Lecturer Rey. ET. Potland of the N and W Prohibition Alliance announces a Monday evening lecture at Forbes. He is described as an informed speaker with local tours across the state and will provide up to date information on prohibition remedies. A letter from Vita Lick notes sheep health reducing fly losses for Gippsland graziers.
A collage of quips and exchanges from a vintage column, including jokes about disease myths, social calls, a sheep farmer praising Vita-Lick, comical misunderstandings, and a hospital anecdote. The piece weaves dialogue snippets, witness notes, and letters dated 30th Aug 1926 from Yass Australia.
A small tale describes Lily and Billy with Aunty May taking a motor ride sixty miles south. Weather turns rainy and miserable before they reach a store to buy Great Pepper meat Cure for the return trip.
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