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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
8
District representatives appointed for Atlas Assurance Co Ltd featuring Farmers Co operative Implement Co Ltd with Shearer Plougha, and Commonwealth Wool and Station Produce Supply Co Ltd.
Large stock of duplicates on band and machinery noted in the listing. Telephone 46.
The Trundla Hotel, operated by John T. Moghath, has been renovated and refurnished throughout to offer unexcelled accommodation and attentive service. Commercial and public dining rooms, an excellent table, and full bar service are advertised with beverages true to label.
A damaged notice describes printing office stationery for the Advocate Office. The fragment hints at a promotional print initiative meant to inspire pride in the office.
Cahill and Martin list their agencies including Commercial Union Fire Insurance and Atlas Insurance. Dalgety and Co. Machinery is noted. Sales conducted across the district with stock and property lists available on application. Office phones provided.
F C McCauley and Co stock and station agents conduct up to date sales at Bogan Gate. Agencies include Producers and Citizens Life Assurance North British and Mercantile Insurance units. Advertised items cover grain wheat wool skim and hide buyers with contact by phone.
No rain of consequence this week as thunder threatened but wind persisted. Farmers prepare hay, while Show Committee met at Kitchener Hall to plan the 20th month fair with luncheon stalls and athletic events. Eleven entries for district crop competition, judge to be Mr. H Bartlett. next meeting set for the 20th. Re-sale of Burra Farms land at 2970 acres fetched £4 15s per acre, sale by Hengman and Cornett. Lindsay to Sydney. Measles mild in district with several young victims. Fat stock consignments to Sydney market noted.
A. B. Mills, local representative for The Forbes Advocate, lists services including advertising printing subscriptions and correspondence, promotes best soda fountain drinks in the West, fresh and salt fish every Friday, hot pies, and mentions agency for Farmers and Graziers Co and Farmers' Implement Co.
Wirrinya Cricket Club held its annual meeting in October with a large attendance. The club reformed electing H E Bullivant as Patron C T Russell as President and Treasurer W J Crawford as Secretary. A 10 6 membership fee was set and Forbes Market Cricket Association affiliation approved. Two teams were formed, and a practice match showed good form. Church Effort raises funds for renovations with local support. Personal notes mention Hastings and Black family travels. Land sales and harvest work indicate strong local activity as shearing ends.
James Pratt announces he has taken over the Royal Hotel at Caragabal and District and invites travelers and locals to enjoy excellent accommodation and a selection of the best wines and spirits.
A new concrete store announces up-to-date goods including groceries drapery boots and shoes saddlery ironmongery crockery motor oils petrol fancy goods fruit and cool drinks. Agencies listed include Farmers Grassers Co op Shirley's Manures Yates Reliable Seeds and Trees and mentions trucks ordered for Flemington with livestock skins and hides bought.
The Quandialla show reports a strong financial year with expected profits around £2160 after outstanding dues. Donations and a larger membership boosted income while entry fees and booth rights rose. a separate list records numerous donors and improvised support. A Saturday cricket match and the push for a new show ground reflect ongoing community effort.
Large stocks of drapery clothing and millinery at low prices. Boots, groceries, hardware, confectionery and smokers supplies. Stock and property inquiries invited. Also wheat cash buying and agency for machinery and insurance. A. Olsen new store offers electric lighting and full general stock. First class accommodation and wide selections.
The MASSEY HARRIS DEPOT promotes a four location beet service with Harrows in stock. It markets Massey Harris equipment and aims to boost farming efficiency.
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