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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1930
Page
3
An article notes tasks in garden care including weed removal and preserving bed quality. It mentions plant varieties such as primroses, dianthus, and candytuft, with emphasis on proper technique and expert knowledge for selecting healthy specimens.
Advertising snippet lists Ranunculus and other bulbs for lawn and garden use. Mentions Melbourned companies, garden service contractors, bulb types, prices, and guaranteed quality. Includes names such as Philip Montague and Wisteria, with multiple bulbs and terms implied.
Advice on preparing asparagus beds with deep rich soil and manure, planning a ten day to two week wait before planting, and choosing timing to favor sweet, sturdy growth. Details cover bed depth, compost, and general methods for durable yields and vigorous root growth under varying garden conditions.
The article describes cosmos plant hybrids evolving through early flowering varieties such as Cosmos bipinnatus and Cosmos gloria, noting colors from white to pink, the production of double-petaled forms, and their peaceful, ornamental use. It cautions about magazine-like misprints and timing, observing November flowering patterns.
The article details selections and comments for a final day of racing. It highlights contenders like Greenwa, Yanetun Hundienn, and Parkwoor, with Holter and Pangar Handicap prospects. It notes expected rivals such as Nail on and Crudw, and mentions Torchie and Nightmareh in the Doncaster context, all within a brisk bets-and-horses preview tone.
A Sydney yearling sale saw steady competition but generally low prices. Various horses changed hands including bay Ally by Mantrel from iraneen Tromeaty knocked down at 60 guineas to trainer H Andrews. Other notable bids included a Manfred foal to J Winten for 480 guineas and a chestnut Aly by Tre jeans from Tree Wish to Haileer for 90 guineas.
Practice matches for two Gontburn teams are postponed until later in Vie auanon. Instead, additional practice will be held at the old York Park ground starting at 2.80 pm. All new hockey players are urged to attend to receive tutelage. transport for players will be arranged.
A poorly legible report outlines a laborer named Witham John King, aged about 70, who stole coins from a post office. The incident involved receiving about £1 14s in small sums, with £3 8d found later. A coroner and jury addressed the case at a local inquest, noting the man’s bank savings and action leading to the crime.
A fragmented market report details declines in hides and related commodities with prices for deer, wool, and tallow drifting lower. Notable quotes reference country hides, yearlings, and meat sorts, with varied figures across regions and buyers, indicating softer demand.
Fragmented broadcast notes describe interentn Gib Chinen apeapen and Tan, with mentions of news features, sports, weather, and shipping. The item lists places like Palm and Sydney, names such as Vincent te Pal, and a rural Verma. It mentions TAD and HDONTIN FEMME with no clear events or outcomes.
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