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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
1
The Albion Hotel Forbes presents as the leading commercial house with superior rooms and attentive service. Under new management the Post Office Hotel also highlights updated arrangements and quality dining by expert chef Arch Freebairn, proprietor.
Jack Clarke announces he has taken over the well known hotel and invites old and new patrons to visit. He promises authentic drinks and careful attention to preserve the house’s reputation across Wollongong Orange and Sydney.
The Hotel Australia holds a reputation as one of the West’s most comfortable and well run establishments. It promises best quality accommodation with careful attention to liquor stock and true-to-label provisions.
J J Flannery, proprietor, promotes his Forbes hotel Tattersall’s offering up-to-date rooms and full meeting facilities. The advertisement highlights satisfaction and a phone contact, 105.
Mrs. E I Hooper announces she has taken over the South Forbes Hotel formerly the Metropolitan Hotel and will operate it with the best brands of spirits and beer and ample accommodation for travelers. Phone 124.
Notice states the firm now offers a full stock at their Town Produce Store in Sherriff Street Forbes including Chaff Lucerne Hay Gate Flour Bran Pollard Meal and Chick Wheat. Orders for Amp Baur Wines and Fruit as well as Rough and Dressed Timber Hard wood Knot tens suitable for Droppore and Gates are also available Forbes 20th July 1825.
Residents and visitors to Forbes are urged to enjoy the improved Vandenberg Hotel with superior lounges and unmatched accommodations. The hotel emphasizes perfect cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and attentive service, aiming to remain Forbes leading hotel. Phone 1. E. Gentle.
An advertisement for Hotel Victoria run by E. Martin promising secure central location, excellent accommodation and cuisine. Noted amenities include top brand wines and spirits and good stabling with contact via phone 63.
A local notice states that trespassers on Wandary Holding property will be prosecuted. It cautions that nine persons and any removal of stock without authority will face the full force of the law.
A £20 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of persons stealing stock from Wandary. The notice describes a sheep marked W on the ear, a sheep brand, and a 7 horse and cattle brand named Spyglass. Includes Walter H. R. and Titt, Forbec.
E. H. Byrnes Wishey states he has moved his office from Lenhan Street to Spring Street near the Strand Picture Theatre. Gaols and parcels are carted to any town area. Furniture removed and altered. Contracts entered for town drainage. Agent for Sydney Fire Office and local agent for Dalgety Co. Phone 326.
A portrait of Neville Howse as surgeon, soldier, mayor, and national leader. From early fame in South Africa to director general roles, he balanced medical practice with public service and politics. He guided military policy while backing cancer research and League of Nations work, earning honors and shaping Orange and Australia.
The list shows upcoming pennant matches for clubs Parkes Forbes Grenfell Cowra and Young with dates from November to May. The first-named club in each draw will host the match on its green.
A collage of light humorous fragments shows a guest at a wedding pressing family stories from Nellie’s letters, a navvy vs police encounter, a doctor quip about indigestion, and a merchant seeking a character. The pieces mix wedding chatter with small town antics and dated humor.
Agents advertise fire and accident insurance offerings including marine and accident coverage. Also listing agents for stock and property insurance with applications and correspondence invited.
Notice to advertisers explains changes of copy must reach the paper by 4 p.m. Monday for Tuesday issues and 10 p.m. Thursday for Friday issues. The policy will not be altered in the future. Early submissions receive more careful handling and better display.
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