Pasture Improvement at Adaminaby Australia
A Department of Agriculture trial at Adaminaby reports success after sowing 85 acres of improved pasture on a poor 40 acre paddock. Me Lionel Dreebody states quick germination and strong growth from a mix including Wimmera rye grass subterranean clover and Phalaris. With top-dressing of super and repeated barrowings, stock included hoggets and ewes, then steers, indicating high yield potential and plans for a further 50 acre sowing next autumn plus 250 acres of lucerne already on the property.
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Department of Agriculture
Lionel Dreebody
Adaminaby
Adaminally
Lecuise
Monaro
Freebody
Moonbah Shooting Sparks Police Hunt in Cooma District
Moonbah district residents were startled on November 29 when Robert John McGufficke of Killarney Moon Tal was shot in the face near his home. Police pursued William Ewart, 26, of Jindabyne, who allegedly fired the shots after a quarrel. McGufficke survived, with bullet fragments lodged near the ear. Ewart was arrested amid a large rural search, and a courthouse scene followed as he faced charges.
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Robert
John McGufficke
Killarney
Moon- Tal
Ieader
Monaro Pionering
Conuna District Hospital
William W_ wart
Jindabyne
Ewart
McGufficke
Gurlicke
McGofficke
Ingebirah Road
Joseph Collies
J. F. Allen
Cooma
Moonah
Allen
Jindahyne
Carroll
Lawler
Victoria
Trispeetor G. W
Trispeetor G. W_‘Twemlow
Carr
Sheather
Goown
Wild
Adaminaby
Lowther
Dalgety
Walton
Nim
Mirabel
Coosa
Moonbab
Robert McGufficke
Twemlow
McGuflicker
Cooma Hospital
William Ewart
Robert John McGuficke
Eware
Moonbah
Togebura
Court appearance on dock for Ewart charged case
On the dock this morning Ewart trembled before magistrate Mr D Moriarty. He wore halfshirt and tattered clothes stitched by Inspector Twealow. Twealow sought remand for tomorrow as case details remain serious. a special court is set at Caoma District Hospital to hear the charge.
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D. Moriarty
Tweailow
Ewart
Gardening notes on Dabliss and related dahlias beds
The article urges mass planting of Dabliss varieties for showy effect and highlights Baby Royal a small cactus variety with pink camfry stems, Baron Danis and Mrs K Carwithen with vivid centers, Glorious raspberry red blooms, Princesa Elizabeth’s large crimson flowers, Yow Yum and Zinnia-like dahlias in dwarf habit, and Rose Mignon described as a top miniature dahlia. It encourages trying new Dublin varieties yearly and clearing older sorts when space allows.
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Baron Danis
Bishop
Lisadeff
Mra. K. Carwithen
The Kitchen Garden Care Through Wartime Season
Crops grow slowly requiring continuous attention and frequent hoeing or cultivating to keep plants advancing. Mulching is essential as warmer days arrive to protect growth and maximize yields during wartime gardening efforts.
Practical vegetable garden notes from a historical Times column
The article offers garden care tips including manuring, watering, and row spacing for crops like cabbage and Cape Gooseberry. It lists varieties such as Long Red and Bull Nose peppers, Beans, Beets, Corn, Spinach, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and more, with cultivation guidance and a note to send queries to the Times editor.
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Warner
New Zealand
Victoria
Modern Dahlias Catalog Advertises New Varieties
Ormond Plant Farm Pty Ltd announces a 1930s style catalogue featuring modern dahlias, chrysanthemums, and new plants. It highlights international selections, domestic varieties, sowing guidance, and what to grow in annuals and vegetables. Includes how to order, sowing aids, and agent contact details.
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Ormond Plant Farm, Pty
Ormond, &F. 9
Vic
T. 7
Robinson
Dsscus
Duke of Gloucester in Australia witnesses kangaroo roundups
The Duke toured Undlla and Ddinglassia stations observing kangaroo roundups and cattlemen exhibitions. He saw about 2000 kangaroos on a 30000 acre property and praised riders and station girls for their equestrian displays amid a lively outback scene.
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Duke of Gloucester
Undlla
Intriguing Telegram Leads to Baking Powder Meet
A country correspondent recounts a telegram misaddressed to Aunt Mary Grey. The arriving traveler turned out to be a commercial traveling salesman for Aunt Mary’s Baking Powder, sent to visit the uncle's store in a remote town. The mix up sparked home preparations and dinner with relatives.
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Mary Grey
Mary
Inen
Grey
Olympia Tyres Triumph in 700 Mile Road Race
Olympia Tyres dominance shown at the Cowee Cowe Phillip Island race on June 4 1934 as L Jennings wins first place and fastest time with stock Olympic Tyres. Team prizes go to contestants using Olympic Tyres underscoring endurance reliability and strength under tough conditions.
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Cowee
Phillip Island
L. Jennings
Olympic
Britain's cut blooms bill tops all nations at ten million
Britain spends about 10 million pounds yearly on cut blooms far beyond any other country. At peak season Covent Garden sells over 250000 roses daily, while annual carnation output reaches two million dozen blooms.
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Great Britain
Covent Garden
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Cc. Williams
Bombala
Kilkennys Bombala
Paling
George Street
Sydney
H. Daniels
Torpey Bros. Bakers, Etc
Turnbull & Son Central Bakery
Noel
H.A. Barr
Aria Ltd
Akaroa
Phalaris
MR. R. J) McGufficke
Laurie
J.W. Robinson
The
Ormond
Times
H. G. Wells
Russia
National Council For Civil Liberties
Central Hall
Westminster
Wells
W. R. Dunlop
Boy
G.p.osydney
Fh, Thwsen
Bomhala
M. J. Goodman
Bushman’s Friend Stores
T.A
Suerr
Dacerne
Goodman
Bombaia Cafe
Condoleon Bros
Wee Advire
EGF Rce
Gassey
Paspoeo
Koopi
Bega Monumental Works
J. F. Ziegler & Son
Church Street
Bega
LOGAL
H.R, Bryan
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