20 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1927
Page
1
Residents and visitors to Forbes are urged to try the Vandenberg Hotel which now offers superior accommodations and lounges unmatched in the West. The hotel emphasizes perfect cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and prompt guest service under proprietor Gentile.
The Albion Hotel Forbes presents itself as the premier hotel in Forbes and competitive with Wentworth establishments. It boasts carefully arranged comforts for patrons, labeled liquors, and a chef providing excellent cuisine.
The Australia Hotel on Lachlan and Templar streets is praised as one of the West’s best run places with comfortable accommodation and high quality meals. It offers top quality liquor in stockade and is noted for true labeling.
W. H. Baker returns to operate the Victoria Hotel offering true-to-label wines spirits and beers with first class establishment and a good garage. Baker resumes management and will run the house on the very best moon.
Theo Byrnes announces he has taken over the Metropolitan Hotel from Mrs. Leader and promises to maintain its good reputation with full accommodations, good table, and reliable service. The establishment holds Tattersall's rights for the Jockey Club and Coursing Club with telephone contact 85.
E Byrnes proprietor notes that a good article is never heard and urges readers to consider Forbes Advocate advertising rates. The piece emphasizes reasonable prices and the service provided by the publication.
Harry C. Moulder correspondence invited and stock and property lists available on application. Auction sales conducted as advertised. Trust money to lend at the lowest rates. District agents listed for Parkes, Forbes and Peak Hill. Liberal advances on wool and stock offered. Let us know your requirements.
A Forbes resident recounts travels from Vancouver to Niagara Falls and across Canada into the United States. He observes farming methods in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the wheat pool system, and irrigation electricity. He notes cattle and sheep raising patterns, road maintenance by farmers, and rising Canadian wheat exports and farm elevators.
Fire, marine, accident and asset protection with coverage up to £23,000,000. Claims paid exceed £112,000,000. Included are crops, stocks, fencing and insured against fire risk. Local agent listed.
An interview with Mr. Elliott reveals opinions on decentralising Australia into up to twenty four states to curb Sydney’s overgrowth and improve regional balance. He contrasts U S road funding via petrol tax with Canada’s government controlled approach and notes park donations by wealthy citizens. He comments on prohibition, Canadian systems, and agricultural insurance, finishing with praise for observant travel reporting.
Mr Langley of Sutton Forest runs the smallgoods at Ouno’s Butchery. The display includes Sydney sausages pressed beef anvalove and smoked logs. Customers are urged to try the delicious wholesome products.
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