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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
6
A fragmentary notice announces COOLAMA STORE will operate in future under the style of GALVIN BROS GENERAL STOREKEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. It promises to supply reusables and bedstock prices with assurance of furnishing satisfactory service.
The Railway Hotel Bogan Gate is taken over by Kelly, proprietor. The owner promises to improve the property and offer better service and accommodations. The move signals a shift in management at the 900 hotel and a focus on guest comforts.
Stock and station agents in Eugowarra Agencies include Massey Sarel Machinery, Lawerbuck Bros captains and eat-eatiars at Slawures Northern Asturmace on auction sales, part of the district.
Notice to residents that three Tatung businesses have opened beside Ashernt's Refreshment Rooms in Eugowra. All work completed on the premises, with patrons invited to enjoy the new facility.
The district reports improved weather for crops as rains are expected next week, boosting hay and general farming prospects. A temporary hospital treated about 1,000 patients with two deaths, praising Dr Dertiam and local benefactors for care. now the town resumes normal life with St Mary’s Cathedral service and a wedding.
Local reports from Bogan Gate note ongoing agricultural conditions with variable rainfall and water shortages. Early week activity centers on cricket, office changes, a divorce case in Ruthuswe, a welcome home for Mike Curlon, and social events including a church bazaar and boxing club planning.
A sedate evening meeting at the Odd Fellows hall in a rural town featured a discussion on the proper Sabbath to observe, Saturday or Sunday, hosted by a Seventh Day Adventist representative and the Forbes pastor. A large crowd attended as opinions split on which day best honors the Sabbath, with civil order maintained and no decisive outcome announced. The event touched on local religious practice and community standards, reflecting ongoing debates within the era’s faith communities.
The article details a wartime event with speeches and Thanksgivings amid a large crowd, naming several attendees and local figures. It notes a long program, a call for support to the troops, and mentions a letter from Private TR Riley reporting decent health and expected arrival in Australia in October.
Murray and Todd provide access to stock and general commission services with agents including Beth and Co, South British Assurance Co, Alusney Harris Co Ltd, Moffar Virtue Ltd. Telephone and box details listed for contact.
Fragmentary note mentions September dates and late casting by a group in Wells. Names and full context are unclear. readable items point to a local event with uncertain timing and participants.
Jock Alsop formerly of Grenfell announces he has taken over the Caragabal Hotel. He will focus on meeting passenger needs with rail-connected dinners and selling wines beer and spirits. He aims to earn patronage with good meals offered to travelers on every train.
Fragmentary notice from LEO H BELL pledging support for patronage toward a spirits bowl event. Text is garbled but signals a community appeal and intention to boost attendance or sales.
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