This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1956
Page
14
A terse report notes Hawk by Waniek tramples Ter Tom Bean in a local clash. The event highlights a contentious moment on the field and stirs strong reactions among spectators and officials.
A compact guide outlines making a simple garden wall with common bond, laying headers, and building a trench footing. It covers tools, mortar mix, line stakes, straight courses, plumb walls, and finishing joints with a steel rod for neatness.
The article explains why good drainage is vital for roots and air in soil, noting deeper roots and stronger drought resilience in well drained plots. It covers pipe drainage using unglazed ceramic pipes and rubble drains as cheaper alternatives, with depths varying by soil type and raised beds as a final solution when terrain defies normal drainage.
The article outlines asparagus cultivation from ancient origins to modern methods. It covers bed depth, soil quality, manure use, crown planting distance, initial harvest timelines, mulching, and fertilization practices. It notes two to three inch crown depth, two to three feet row spacing, and recommends careful pruning and timing for optimal yields.
Winter blooms seen in Canberra gardens include Daphne odora Fragrant Honeysuckle Camellia varieties Wintersweet Witch Hazel Viburnum tinus BULLS AND PERENNIALS Primula Viola Narcissus varieties Jonquil Varieties Primula and Primula obconica Houseplants include Cyclamen Primula obconica and related varieties Frozen seasonal notes emphasize ordering from nurseries for winter color.
A plant described as neither artichoke nor Jerusalem origin is identified as Helianthus tuberosus by the text. The passage hints at botanical naming confusion and implies common names may mislead readers about species. The fragment centers on nomenclature quirks and plant identity.
Answers to readers questions appear under the REQUOIA column at Times. The column invites inquiries about laboratory rings and related topics. Readers are asked to bend garden questions to REQUOIA c/o Times for weekly responses.
A note specifies options to have it repaired or re covered at the address 14 Mitchell. It records this as the available action for the indicated item at that location.
An OCR fragment advertises garden products including Red Oil Lime and Black Leaf 40 with tar, suggesting a vendor’s catalog style. It mentions items and a duplicate note at a land location, but the readable text is fragmentary and unclear.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.