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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
4
Bob Jones announces takeover of the Bogan Gate Hotel and will run it on best lines, offering true to label liquors and attentive service to travelers. Proprietor and commission agent based in Trundle with phone 60.
J Matheson announces he has taken over the Post Office Hotel Eugowra from J J Linderberry and hopes to merit continued support. He offers only the best brands of liquor and comfortable accommodation for travellers.
J Matheson proprietor and auctioneer listed as general commission agent in Quandialla. No additional details or dates provided.
The adjourned meeting at the School of Arts chaired by Dr. Bertram discussed aid for Trundle soldiers. Members including Medcalf and Pilling debated allocating funds, with proposals ranging from direct relief to monument construction. A separate garden sale at Corimyn Park raised £14 10s 8d for local needs and a farewell for Mr. Jack Bakes drew a large crowd.
The Saturday bazaar in aid of the local Presbytery drew large crowds with a fortune wheel and sports drawing cash. Warraderry cricketers visited for the Logan Cup but fell short as Goolagong posted 90 with M. Dwyer and G. Grahame defending wells. Boxing scores and fielding details mix with harvest and drought notes as farmers prepare for a heavy harvest.
Quandialla representative for the Farmers and Gragiera company handles wheat buying, produce, wool and insurance. Orders now booked for harvest needs include twine, corn sacks, wool packs, oil and more. Agent for Sunshine Machinery and the Victorian Fertiliser Association.
From Our Own Correspondent notes warm weather drying ground crop prospects in the district. Farmers plan hay cutting next week as insurance agents rush crop hail and fire coverage. Memorial Carnival updates show £199 15s raised, Indies praised for effort, total memorial fund around £207 with expected additions from collectors.
Local Trundle retailers unveil updated promises reflecting fresh commitments to service and value. Businesses emphasize customer choice, reliable delivery, and ongoing improvements as they invite shoppers to explore the renewed offerings and community focus.
Leo H Bell announces taking over the Moonbie Hotel and pledges strict attention to the public wants, offering only the best of stout beer and modern spirits to attract patronage.
A. Laneyele, taking over the long established Club House Hotel from O L Morton, pledges to run the hotel on top lines with best wines beers and spirits, good table and stabling for travelers. District agent E L Jones promotes Farmers and Grassers Co op grain and insurance, and local suppliers M Kay's Sunshine Machinery and Shirleys Manures are listed.
Berry is praised as an ideal holiday town with perfect climate attractive to country residents seeking relief from heat. Its proximity to Nowra and the Shoalhaven district plus the Cambewarra Mountains enhances its appeal as a travel destination.
A long-winded reflection on money notes rewards, risks, and moral judgments. It contrasts saving with spending, fate with fortune, and lawful earning with misdeeds. It also urges readers to contact government land agents and brokers in Sydney for land and bond dealings, followed by a trespass warning from Wallace Hunter dated 10/2/90.
WHEAT. WHEAT, acting as agents for the FARMERS & GRAZIERS CO-OPERATIVE GRAIN INSURANCE & AGENCY COY., will be receiving wheat this harvest at FORBES, CAROO BALGIE and RED BEND Stations, 'TURNER & KBANE, FORBES.
Cliff Nash proprietor advertises new car for hire and stock of petrol and motor accessories. Agencies listed include Dalgetty & Co Wolseley Shearing Machines Atlas Assurance Co Bowd B. Cycles and Motors Forteacue 1.X.L. Windmills with repairs offered day or night by phone 16.
Last December 75 half bushel cases were picked from 50 plants at first picking, earning 25 shillings per half bushel case. Fruit sold in shops at 2 shillings per dozen and 1 shilling 6p per plant. Prices include 6 for 7 shillings 6p and 12 for a larger lot. The fruit is described as larger and tastier than ordinary passion fruit.
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