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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
4
Sole agency secured for Darog tmlgle Freeming Work's Pure Ice in Forbes and District. Public supply at doors daily in any quantity with low prices. Local depot opposite railway stations. Phone 270. Contact Mr Harpy Walker.
A fragmented notice urges readers to try a new travel option promising quicker trips and a smoother journey. It emphasizes personal testing of the service to prove its value and time savings. The source highlights curiosity about improved timing and reliability.
The Hotel Victoria Forbes announces takeover by Cilford late of aid Wurkes and Globe Hotel Forbes. Dining room and stabling are reopening with improved patron accommodation. Cress paddocks available on request for guests.
A notice announces the Globe Hotel has been taken over by A G Lane as proprietor. It highlights continued food service with attentive meals and mentions unity in beer and spirits while thanking supporters of the previous proprietor and staff.
Eugowra and Forbes rifle clubs clashed on Forbes range with Eugowra edging the match by four points despite Forbes missing some of its top shooters. Treacherous winds tested all, and Captain Bomnerville of Eugowra called for three cheers to Forbes as the crowd looked ahead to possible return match. A trophy cup competition proposal involving Eugowra Forbes Parkes and others was favourably discussed, with a delegates meeting likely to form concrete plans. Saturday’s scores and details followed.
Corresponden lists a tense wartime home front at Wamboyne with weather delays and postponements. Names like Private Norman Fitzgerald and Sergeant Huy Hide appear among reports of training, medical concerns, and a planned function affected by rain and local duty. The piece notes a myth about a danger and mentions a shift in dates and hopeful return.
Overstocks listed include pome lines and io ary items sold cheap until stock reduction. New Bike Covers and Dike Chana items appear with various price tags. Allumel's Connections, Carbide priced per tin, with offers referenced at M Dade's store.
At Tom's Lagoon school last Wednesday Rev Leon Peacork denounced Forbes apathy toward returning soldiers from the war. He urged warm welcomes for the Diggera and condemned locals for missing chances to honor the veterans, noting few opportunities exist to attend homecoming events and praising those who did attend.
A Forbes Jockey Club committee meeting chaired by Mr WU Brooke was held at Vlannerya Hotel. Resignations and appointments were discussed, tote operations to be independent, and payments for supervision to be covered by tote costs. The secretary was tasked with liaison on the tote, caretaker interview, and December race arrangements with Parkes Club.
Commercial News reports Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes Britain has arranged shipment of all Imperial wool from Australia before September 30, 1920. The move could hasten appeals to the Commonwealth next season as demand for merino wool remains strong abroad. No appraisals in Sydney until October 27. Brist catalogue offers follow. Railway Commissioners allow wool storage at stations, regulating unloading and stock control.
Fragmentary notice from Collins HI Street Advocate office lists eggs for setting white leghorns. Mentions Rhode Island Reds and table birds with prices per setting and packing or freight charges. Customer note implies mail delivery or box registration for game price and orders.
The Pastoral Finance Association notes wool arrangements and freight adjustments, urging growers to communicate with stations and managers for updates. Hides markets show irregular values with declines in light to medium grades and heavy hides down about lower rates. sheep sets market remains weak with high prices for full fleece.
The Wool Market report from Farmers and Co operative and associated agencies notes rain limitation across many districts, affecting shearing and preparation. Wool lots total 49,000 miniy units, quality varied with more midgrade and low-grade lots. Cattle forward near 80 head, prices rising modestly for heavier sorts, while rabbits show limited figures and intense competition influences price reductions from 2d to 6d per pound to spur trade.
A Forbes Parents and Citizens Association meeting chaired by the Mayor discussed the proposed swimming lessons during Christmas, with no charge preferred though payment for instructors was noted. A committee was formed. resignation of secretary C L Hutchin was announced. ideas for an honor roll for veterans and a Queen contest for schoolgirls were floated. next meeting set for November's second Thursday.
Ring or call Geddes for ice to keep meats butter and drinks cool. Purest Blayney Ice delivers to any part of town and improves drinks, lasting longer than inferior ice. We look forward to serving you.
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