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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1920
Page
1
A garbled early 20th century account discusses Mint and Vreburny figures, examining Australian schooling standards overseas and domestic challenges. It mentions Australian institutions shaping youth education, with reference to government, conservational work, and overseas influence.
Minutes reveal Hugowra Progress Association letter urging council cooperation on Lachlan River issues and road projects. Reports detail a proposed road deviation via T Howells property near Alin Public School, plus waterway works, geodetic surveys, and delays awaiting departmental funding and approvals.
A garbled historical note cites a remedy for headaches backache neuralgia and fatigue. It mentions mood, nerves, and a so called qualified chemist with long experience. The fragment hints at a tonic or nerve treatment claimed to balance nerves and improve health, but details and names are unreadable.
The notice from Standard Insurance Co of 4.2 Ltd lists head office at 5 Pitt Street Sydney and names Alderman Thomas Hughes and Robert Kerr, detailing policies for household goods, stock in trade, buildings, crops, personal accident, sick benefit, workers compensation, live stock, and farm risks at low rates. Includes mention of stamps and a printed catalogue.
TemplAr Street Forbes announces that a bus proprietor now offers Dodge Bros cars for hire. Johnson Bros will operate the service with N. B. Johnson as the mechanical driver in charge. Phone numbers 0 and 76.
Notice warns all persons from hunting shooting or trespassing on Wandary Holding after a specified date. It states anyone removing horse or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with full force of the law, signed H R Stitt.
Ansar with Bath and Co piatrict Representatives offer personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Terms on application.
J Sullivan and Son announce they have purchased Mr Gillard’s well known carrying business in Forbes and Patrict. They will undertake all classes of carrying and forwarding work with strict personal attention and expect a fair share of public patronage. Trial offered and satisfaction guaranteed.
B Francis and partners announce renovations at Inte Tettersall's Hotel Parkes Brighton Hotel and Albion, with aims to elevate comfort and convenience. The proprietor promises the public the best in hospitality as renovations proceed to establish a leading Western District hotel.
J Flannery Proprietor announces substantial improvements to the Australia Hotel Forbes. The bar has been remodeled into a spacious up to date space, automatic washing fountains installed, ensuring cleanliness and comfort for residents and visitors.
A list of recently added titles at Forbes Literary Institute includes The Cheat by Bower Daughter of Heaven by Victoria Cross The Twin of Suffering Wreck by Catham The Heart of a Child by F Danby Trying Out Torchy by Ford The House of Torchy by Ford On With Torchy by Ford Torch y Private Bee by Ford Wilt Thou Torchy by Ford Torch y a Ve e by Ford The Single Track by Gratis Betty Zane by Gray The Coral Palace by Grimshaw The Best in Life by Minc The Individual by Hine The Broken Fairy by Key Comin Island by Le Blanc Me Vent by Lincoln Capp Cod Stories by Lincoln The Lonely House by Loveday David Vallory by Jude Sherry Me Cutehicon ephe Vanity Girl by Mackinery Whurhy World Crashed by Stark The Proof of the Pudglyst by Olson The How Algernol Knox by Up penhelm Tike Mystery of the Silver Danes by Parrish The Runehart The Street of Seven Stars by Tun y The Dream Detective by Kahipee Pink Gods and Blue Demons by Stockley Belonging by Wadsley Harvest by Waed Cleomene by Warrington Raspberry Jams by Wells The Forbidden Trail by Whitate The Coming of Bill by Wodehouse The Almond of Life by Young
A historic discussion on alcohol use and prohibition arguments. References to medical views, social effects, and moral concerns show varied positions. Noted figures and theories discuss temperance, health impacts, and cultural attitudes toward alcoholic beverages.
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