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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
2
Alderman Thomas Hughes JP chairs the board of advice while Robert Korr is named manager amid the incident at 95 Pitt Street Sydney. Sources list no further actions or outcomes in this fragment.
A fragmented notice references Mr Martin, fortifications, and a plan to conduct business late at night under personal supervision. It mentions Lnd Storage for Motor Cars and a motto about treating others as you wish to be treated, with uncertain names and locations throughout.
Ed Weaver and Co and the Scottish Union and National Insurance Co advertise funds of £6,000,000 for fire, accident, and live stock policies. Dwellings, furniture, stores, stock-in-trade, farm buildings, crops, personal accident, sickness, workmen's compensation, and live stock insured at low rates. Local agents in Forbes.
Forbes visitors to Parkes are cordially invited to eat at the Royal Hotel offering superior accommodation and an excellent menu. The Royal Hotel bus meets all trains and it is the sole agent for Schweppes aerated waters.
Siandar Insurance Co of Wirus Ltd offers fire coverage including crops and stacks, with hailstorm, accident, and special farmer's policy. Live stock and foaling risks are included under the policy terms.
Tom Smith announces to Forbes public that he has assumed control of Forbes stables. He promises attentive, thorough management and asks patrons to entrust all horse-related business to his practical, experienced care.
F Rath & Co announces local agency for Worwich and London Accident Assurance Association. District representatives promote personal accident workmen's compensation and general accident insurance terms on application.
George Hugo and Son general carriers Rankin Street forwarders and agents All classes of carrying contracted for furniture removal and storage Worcels Delivery Australia met general produce merchants Wool hides and skins bought Telephone 15%
The Forbes Municipal Council held a fortnightly session approving fund balances for general water gas and other accounts. They referred bids for road repairs on New O Grenfell road and Rankin street, approved hydrant mapping, and discussed waterworks outputs and fencing costs. Officials ordered meter reading sharpened, carts assessed, and tar and asphalt contracts granted, with emphasis on road improvements and cemetery fencing tenders.
Jemalong Shire Council met on Saturday with Councillors Rawlins Noakes Low Grieve Brown and Sly present. President proposed leasing Newells dam area and tightening fire bans amid Careless Use of Fire Act provisions. Various correspondence noted road enclosing votes and joint watering schemes. Grants approved for grader loan and defense works. several road and fencing issues to be addressed by the engineer.
Alderman Huge drew further attention to Dowling Street. Alderman Reymond requested Woods' coming for inspection with a view to improvement, and the proposal was acceded to, signaling tense city oversight and immediate concern for street conditions.
CHIEF HUON a handsome 15.2 hand black stallion with a racing record of three wins from eight starts including a dead heat with Meridian at Parkes and a second to Van Huon at Temora. He is Huon Double’s brother and was later offered for stud at £3 10s with season terms and mare conditions.
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