Albion Hotel Forbes Hosts Homes of the Wear
In Forbes the Albion Hotel claims leading status as a commercial and mam hotel. H V Croft acts as proprietor while the host extends welcome across every department.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
3
In Forbes the Albion Hotel claims leading status as a commercial and mam hotel. H V Croft acts as proprietor while the host extends welcome across every department.
Good judges of tailoring praise the Appanrake and Wearing quality of clothes from Maguire's Suits. Each suit is shaped for a stylish appearance, crafted by expert West workmen, using finest materials, with satisfaction assured in every detail.
Stop and think about your sight. If your eyes twitch burn easily tire or give headaches come for a test. I am a practical optician renowned in New South Wales conducting all business personally during my stay in your town.
At Forbes show a large program of textile and craft exhibits includes crochet, embroidery, and drawing classes led by Miss Lily Bathgate and others. Separate sections record juvenile entries, prize winners, and a vivid account of fair activities, demonstrations, and a high jump record by Miss Woods on Bathurst Plain.
The report lists young competitors by age and gender with top places. Notable names include Dorothy Hall winning both girl under 16 and under 14 divisions, and Annie Prior as first in 11 years or under. A total of 46 entries across age groups and 23 entries for younger overall winners are recorded.
Completed exercise book entries show Dorothy Hall and Janet Gibbes leading under 16 and under 12 girls respectively. Medals awarded to Hutchison and Harkness for an Australia in the Great War essay. Wood carving by Ferguson and Green, and a Paling’s Gold Medal musical competition with Richardson and Newell placing.
Fine Arts section lists entrants in crayon drawing and painting events. Competitors include Mre M Brown and H Boyd in figure and landscape categories, with Mra M Brown and Mrs Ford in landscape, Misa M Hater in east view, and Mre M J G Sayers in figure, plus Indacapa by Rarer.
The Hon. G. W. Fuller Chief Secretary delivered a forceful address at Forbes show opening recounting Britain and allies securing Europe. He praised the navy in the North Sea and noted warships guarding Australia’s coast while Allies push Germans back.
Customers praise the fit style and genuine worth of these shoes. They value wear comfort and overall value, noting high satisfaction in daily use and long lasting quality.
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