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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
4
Bob Jones announces takeover of Bogan Gate Hotel running on Best Lines Special Cuisine with full liquor service and superior accommodation for travelers. Proprietor Bob Jones.
The notice names J J Moloney as a commission agent in Trundle with a listed telephone contact 61. The fragment provides no further context or action.
J. Matheson announces his takeover of the Post Office Hotel Eugowra from J. Sinderberry and pledges to merit continued support. Advertises only the best brands of liquor and superior accommodation for travelers.
J Matheson Proprietor acts as auctioneer and general commission agent. Monthly auction sails of stock offered. Local agent for Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co. Policies effective for fire hail and other hazards.
Carh buyers seek hides skins tallow and rabbit skins in any quantity. Agencies listed include Dalgety & Co. Ltd F W Williams & Co Ltd Yorkshire Insurance Co Atlas Insurance Co Wheatley and Martel and branches handling insurance work. Stock and property site by application.
In the Peace Loan drive district schools awarded prizes for essays on the topic. Winners include Ted Banhem aged 13 and two months of Stalin School for the twelve years and over group and Harold Armstrong of Itallen School for under 12. Florence Somerville of Makay's Creek School claimed second prize. G Garling, local Peace Loan secretary, noted Bougowra’s subscription surpassing £3100 as publicity from the essay boosted totals.
The community backs the Second Peace Loan to fund harvest prospects and school of arts funds, with local agents Niven Douglas Bob Herbert Sheehy and Wheatley pledging commissions to the School of Arts. Hickey's farewell receives town sendoff at School of Arts Hall, plus an obituary for Mrs Joe Bottom and notes on local illness, construction, and sports events.
A Monday thunderstorm delivered heavy rain from 60 points to over an inch in places, boosting stock farmers while shearers fret. The 1920 year swings from drought to flood as floods provide summer water, yet fires threaten. Local football saw Forbes Primary School unable to attend, leaving a 12 nil win for the home side. Roads deteriorate under flood damage. Col ds persist. Tennis results feature Ellerslie and Vychan players in multiple singles and doubles matches with detailed scores.
Les Hoad operates as a stock station and general forwarding agent, offering livestock handling, transport coordination, and related services. The notice details his role, business scope, and contact avenues for farm and trade customers in the region.
An appointment details a Quandialla representative for the Farmers and Ginniers Co Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Comp Limited. The role covers all business clauses including wheat buying and produce, wool, insurance, and harvest bookings such as twine and corn sacks. Also lists agency for Sunshine Machinery and the Victorian Fortitieer Association.
The region shows green and gold in full, wattles and wildflowers plentiful as Kendall’s verses for September are praised. Tennis sees Wamboyne lose to Wambena, with Wambena stronger and many stars missing for Waamboyne. Luncheon and tea were provided by Wambena, who face Hloweclear next. Water remains ample with recent floods at Bland Creek Marsden Common and Lake Cowal rising, offering a verdant scene from hilltops after dry spells.
The Trundle Stores have moved into new premises in the town center and are now fully installed. The relocation marks an upgrade to a modern facility designed to serve customers with expanded space and improved layout.
From Our Own Correspondent reports Great Weather with rapid pasture growth and improving stock. Trundle Operetta by Parkes Musical Society draws crowds. Obituary notes Mr St Collier’s death after illness, funeral with multi-denominational turnout. Soldiers Memorial carnival plans set for October with bazaar stalls, races, and donations urged. dance and fund-raising events scheduled in Jones Hall.
Hood and Broderick are listed as stock and property dealers on application and serve as local agents for Northern Assurance Company. They handle Fire Hallstones Live Stock and Accident insurance. Phone 5 at Bogan Bete.
Eugowra district welcomes new manager at Club House Hotel Laneyrie After taking over from C L Morton the establishment pledges quality wine and spirits good meals stout stabling and ample motor supplies The new business features a new hire car stocks oil petrol and accessories and lists agency partners including Dalgetty Co Wolseley Atlas and Fortescue IXL with repair services offered locally.
A fragment notes a public accommodation opening with heat, liquor service, good table, and modern comforts. Mentions Jones as a proprietor or figure associated with the hotel. Text is sparse but indicates a contemporary hotel listing.
Diggers of civilians seek crown lands or write to F Goode at Lands Office 2 Pitt Street Sydney retired from Lands Department after 20 years service state area required and purpose.
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