Cycling’s nineteenth century roots and star riders pushing pedals
The piece extols cycling as a healthful sport, noting its growth in England and France, the appeal of motorcycles among youths, and champions like Hubert Opperman. It highlights Hollywood stars such as Neil Hamilton and Robert Montgomery who ride to studios, plus Weissmuller endorsing cycling for swimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Opperman
France
Hollywood
Neil Hamilton
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Hamilton
Beverley Hills
Ret Alond
Robert Montgomery
William Bakewell
Robert Young
Johnny "Tarean" Weissmuller
Inside the intricate making of Australian tennis balls
A detailed account describes rubber compounding calendering and vulcanising processes for tennis balls in Australia. It notes the use of massive machines, precision in temperature control, and the inclusion of a rubber plug for inflation, with final quality tests and branding. It also mentions a local choral society’s rapid growth and leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Federated Malay States
South America
America
Europe
Asia
Minot
United, States
Tawt
Dhacyie
England
Thor
Barnett Glass Rubber Company
Barnett Glass
Willl
International Lawn Tennis Federation
Kops
Oe Leing
Burnett Clara
Barnett
Create a productive vegetable garden with smart layout tips
A Victorian style guide describes arranging beds on a central wide path to allow wheelbarrow access. Plant east west for sun exposure, keep beds narrow, edge with thyme, and use rich soil with manure. Pair pale green lettuce with bronze red roots for contrast, and interplant with herbs to boost beauty and utility.
Suitable Time Garden Bargains from Carantiong Seeds
The notice advertises garden bargains with new seeds for pest control and ornamental plants such as Dianthus Geum Lupin and Sweet Pea. It praises foliage in beds laid out in regular rows and hints at good produce once crops mature, mentioning Kohl as another example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menere
Comport
Sam Munro offers electrical dry cleaning and tailoring
Sam Munro informs customers and the public that beyond tailoring he has installed an Electrical Dry Cleaning Apparatus and will perform this work at reasonable prices. A good range of suitings is available with fit and workmanship guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkes
Injustice Asserted Over Unemployment Relief Loan
Rural Industries Branch urged the PY Board to demand overdue instalment of £98 on a £500 1991 unemployment relief loan. Sal write martinis heard the matter as Me Smith condemned the Board for paying £600 against a 2 per cent tax. Crichton proposed a time extension and review of spending details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Industries
PY. Board
Salwrite Martinis
Me. Smith
Dh. Beveridge
Crichton
Thane
Rae
Music in the Home Offer for Pianos at 335 George Street
An advertisement invites readers to buy one of PALING'S thoroughly renovated pianos. Write for particulars and best terms to 335 George Street, Sydney, or contact the journal agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile
Aemm
Paling
Pianor
George Street
Syney
Joral
Tennis Notes Preview Todd-Pilcher Cup Match Delayed
In Sunday Rowrows Catholic Federation notes team lineups and emergencies for a Todd-Pilcener Cup match weather permitting. Players listed include Melirath Bobbin Rochfort Weeden Coreoria Martin with several emergencies and practice notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tat
Tong
Melirath
K. Bobbin
Ni Rochfort
Weeden
C. Coreoria
C Martin
M.A. Mara
Rod, Corcoran
T. Gorham
Mre. J. Clements
Mise D. Girmat
McGrath
S. Bobtrin
J. MetGrath
Sydney
H. Rochfort
Charlie
Piolf
Clarrie Corcoran
Cherie Martin
Nain
ML Wall
Rugby
Boorowa
Aloo
M. A. Moran
Covsceun
Tut
H. Rochfert
Rochfert
Hints on Stringing a Racquet
Practical notes on racquet care and stringing. Emphasizes gut quality for kick and responsiveness, proper tension, and avoiding warping in wet or windy weather. Warns against leaving racquets upright on courts and using covers in poor conditions.
Brisbane Wool Sales Report Signals Firm Market
Brisbane wool values remained firm at last week levels as buyers from Continent Japan and Yorkshire competed at the silos on Monday. Winchcombe Carson led the bid with strong interest across the selling lots noted in the Brisbane office message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcomba
Carson
Brisbane
Japan
Yorkshire
P L C Shepherd & Son Ltd Trees Plants and Seeds Head Office
P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd advertises trees plants farm and garden seeds with head office listed at 5 Parker Street Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. C. Shepherd & Son Ltd
Parker 5St
Sydney
1932 Show Dates Set for Sheep and Tennis Events
The schedule lists sheep shows in July at Cootamundra Young and Ganestal Grenfell and various towns through September including Canowindra Quendialla Bribbaree and Temora. Lawn and hard court tennis strings offered. fabric pricing noted at Dale's British Towers Learmont's specials from 1/5.
Grandfather Arrested Bligh Link Highlighted in Sydney Death
The Sydney death last week of Mr. d Arcy Johnston closes a chapter linking early Australian history. He was a grandson of Colonel George Johnston, the officer who ordered Captain Bligh's arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yass
Sydney
d'Arcy Johnston
Australia
George Johnston
Ovcerney Bligh
Cowrm mice meeting gate receipts decline in public favour
Reported gate totals at a two day Cowrm mice meeting show a drop from £67 and £ chi in the first year to £164 and £146 in 1990, suggesting racing is slipping in popularity despite weather and insurance factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowrm Mice
Insurance Co
Grassiers Estate Probate of William George Maccett
William George Maccett of Strathfield died in Tampary aged 60 leaving an estate valued for probate at £850,801 net with a gross value of £590,000. The will provides charitable bequests and the remainder to the widow, children and relatives. Also includes a domestic tip on boiling puddings using greaseproof paper to avoid boil over and ease cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George Maccett
Grassey
Strathfield
Tompary
Farewell to Mr Tout at AMP Society Board Meeting
The AMP Society board bid farewell to Mr FP H Tout during a week in which colleagues extended best wishes. Sir Samuel Hordern praised Tout as suited to represent primary industries at the Ottawa Conference, noting his wide experience and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M.P. Society
FP. H. Tout
Ottawa
Samuel Hordern
Cleaning and wash tips and rural horse news
Deter with Jemon juice and rind. boil clothes with a slice of lemon to remove stains and whiten. Aleckleod Bruekes should be washed in warm soapy water with added soda. Madelline Mackintoshes whiten with warm water and salt. Mr Alf Davis of Padman lost his trotter Almont Huon, which died at Goulburn. the horse had won races and was under trainer Mr Coves of Garrundah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. Davis
Padman
Almont Huon
Goulburn
Wey
Sharpe
Mr. Coves
Garrundah
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Bankof Ay
Says. Wigs Australia
Adolan
Cummins
Ealand
Colette Todley
Ue Bey
Riegeler
Tavor
Annte Page
Meg M
Blowe
Abe
W. M. Dwyer
Vis
A. Ey Page
P. Fehes
A. W. Dimmock
W. Jenny
W. Morris
M. Morphy
CG. B. Christoe
W. G. Sheil
Mechanical Institute
Mears
C. Anderson
V. Champion
Waren
Sam. Munro
Sam Munro
Court Street
C. J. Stuart
Brisbane Wool Sales
Cootamundra
Young
Grenfell, Cowrs
Grenfell
Murrumburrah
Cowra
Canowindra
Quendialla
Bribl
Hinbe
Cootamunilla
Timbo
Lake Cargolligo
Angarie
West Wyalong
Barmedman
Temers
Barellan
Hilton
Ardlethan
Ariah Park
Griffith
Dale's
Learmont
Bligh
Graziers' Estate
MR. Tout
Foha
Plete
Om Friar Other Dy
Ryan
Mme der “Ue
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