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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
3
Bob Jones announces taking over the Bogan Gate Hotel and will operate it on best lines with special cuisine and full liquor service. Moloney Commission Agent notes the affairs while the hotel offers best accommodation and traveller attention at Trundle Phond 69.
J. Matheson announces he has taken over the Post Office Hotel at Eugowra from J. J. Sinderberry and seeks to continue the predecessor’s support. He promises the best brands of liquor and the best accommodation for travellers.
J Matheson proprietor operates as auctioneer and general commission agent. Offers monthly stock auction sales and policies for fire hall and other risks. Local agent for Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co.
Rainfall at Quandialla and Burrangong Creek floods described with water higher than years. Stock sold well at Mr. Thompsons sale. Local injuries and a child’s burn reported. Forbes Show train cancelled. Tennis match at Quandialla courts ends with Quandialla winning 18 sets to 11. Second grade team from Quandialla loses narrowly to Bland.
A concise record notes the firm LES HOAD STOCK STATION AND FORWARDING AGENT as a named business entity. The entry lacks additional context such as location or date but preserves the essential designation of a stock and forwarding operation.
Representative for the Farmers and Graziers Co-Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited. Business effected on behalf of the Company for Wheat Buying Produce Wool and Insurance in fact all classes of business handled by the Company Orders now being backed for coming harvest requirements Twine Corm Backs Wool Packs Oil etc Agent for the Sunshine Machinery and the Victorian Fertiliser Association
A salt lick and fodder combined to prevent impaction in stock on scrub or dry feed. Reports splendid results with lambing stock. For price and details contact Cunningham & Butler, Brook Station Agent Forbes. Phone 248.
Rain and sun lifted crops in Bogan Gate while influenza and ailments spread through families. Football ends with Condobolin defeating Bogan Gate 19 to 4, three players sidelined by flu. A special train carried fans, and a civic ball followed the match.
River overflows cause damage at Grudgery Mountain area and divide the village. Most pupils must cross a stream up to 200 yards wide knee deep. Morning rescues by locals and occasional gauge readings suggest flood levels near October 1916. Weather hints indicate more rain and possible renewed floods.
All persons found shooting on Sidbury property at Gunning will be prosecuted without respect to persons. J F M'Cann.
Notice warns that any person found hunting shooting or trespassing on Prairie Lands will be prosecuted. WALLACD HUNTER. 20/2/7230.
A charity benefit hosted by Broderick and Martin aims to aid the Bogan Gate Footballers Injured Fund with admission 5 shillings, 4 shillings for gentlemen, 1 shilling 6d for ladies, featuring orchestral music and supper. Also reported is Mr J J Kelly purchasing a Buick six cylinder car from F C Warby of Trundle, described as one of the district’s best.
From Our Own Correspondent reports the Bush Nursery annual ball on Wednesday night, 26 August, faced heavy rain and a deep flood blocking the Cowra road. McGee and McLeish could not attend, music led by Mrs G Walsh and W McKenzie filled the gap, and the Australian Naval Officers set won the ballet prize. A juvenile ball followed. the ball is expected to raise about £40 for the association. A plate social is planned for September 4 to aid the hall crockery fund. The annual cricket meeting elected Grahame as chair. the club closed last year with a £6 credit balance and seeks new members. The town endured a weeks-long flood with rising river, but has since cleared to sunny weather.
The Trundle Stores announced relocation to a new up-to-date premises in the town center. The move signals a refreshed retail presence with improved layout and services for local shoppers and visitors.
A new management announcement for the Club House Hotel Lane Kai announces A Lane Ky takeover of the long established hotel from Mrs L Morton. The new owner pledges fair dealing with the public, offers best wine beer and spirits, good table and stabling with 20 loose boxes, and invites inquiries about stock and property details via local agents for Northern Assurance Co.
A compact advertisement extols Beat Liquors and Good Table offering the comforts of a contemporary hotel with inviting amenities. The copy emphasizes upscale dining and drink options alongside modern accommodations.
EUVQOWRA Motor Garage offers a new car for hire with full oil petrol and motor accessories stocked. Agencies include Dalgetty & Co Gas Engines Wolseley Shearing Machines Atlas Assurance Co Band B Cycles and Motors Fortescue Windmills. Phone 16 day or night.
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