Croft Takes Over Noted House to Run Up to Date
H. Croft announces he has taken over the well known house and plans to conduct it on the best lines at a thoroughly up to date standard.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
3
H. Croft announces he has taken over the well known house and plans to conduct it on the best lines at a thoroughly up to date standard.
In announcing that he has taken over the above well known hotel, which he will continue to conduct as a first class commercial and family hotel. J B Coleman, proprietor.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Aivo Clifford and Empire Hotel with forwarding agents and contracted services. Includes references to accommodation, furniture storage, parcel delivery, AM trains, general produce merchants, wool hides and skins, and a contact number 139.
M Glynn announces he has bought the hairdressing department of J Toist’s business on Hankin Street opposite Hunter and Phillips. He pledges cleanliness and strict attention to business and invites aid and new patrons.
Proprietor J J Flannery promotes Hotel Australia as up to date and popular with reliable timing seats and land customers. The collar claims best quality wines and spirits, stocked brands, and convenient location near the Weal farmer’s house, promising excellent accommodation and meals.
Thin jae hitherto grown try Crassfield's seeds acknowledged to be the best obtainable. His flower and vegetable seeds are reported by Lime Direct from the Great Pugiten Continental and American growers. AMI seeds offered by him are fresh, true to name, and of good germinality power. You cannot have better, send for catalogue.
Insurance notice from Worwich and London Accident Assurance Association offering personal accident and workmen's compensation coverage through F. Rath & Co. representatives. Terms on application.
J A Dransfield seed importer based in West Maitland lists Thansfield's Seeds kept in stack by Aire and mentions J Grinsted Stationer in the location. The fragmentary notice appears to advertise seed handling and related stationery services in the area.
The War desk reports Javanese forces occupy the Martane Ladrone Islands and other Pacific holdings east and west of the Caroline Archipelago, as German positions near Warsaw show strain. Russian artillery imposes losses on German lines, with exhausted troops and starving prisoners cited. A Daily Mail stringer notes German forces in Western Prussia receiving aid and facing destruction. The King of Italy is set to review the Aston on Thursday.
Sydney reports France and Britain preparing for a decisive victory as Allied forces maneuver to block German reinforcements. Refugees return to Antwerp as shops reopen while Portugal tightens alcohol controls and Germany captures vessels. War material conscription expands across Europe and authorities seize goods to support mobilization.
The Gorricks' Carrick entertainers present a bright programme at the hall tonight. The eight-strong company includes Blane Corrick a twice soprano vocal with wide range Ruby a cornet and melophone soloist Amy a gifted musician Leonard Garrick a cornet and clarinet soloist and Corrick a pianist and accompanist. New members James Caldwell a popular baritone violinist and Wick Benny a rising comedian join the act with a lively evening ahead.
An odd riticized ad extols SIP Coffee, praising its distinct flavor and no expense spared to preserve the original taste from roasting to cup. The copy touts energizing healthful properties and invites readers to order through Domichel & Co, Sydney, promising delivery to distant shores.
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