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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
3
It advises sowing is premature for many flowers while specific perennials such as wallflowers dianthus polyganthus primrose and stocks may be transplanted. Do not prune rhododendrons yet plantings require deep holes with manure well mixed but not touching roots. Pruning begins in orchards focusing on apple and pear first. stone fruit pruning should be delayed in spring.
The article urges prompt ground preparation and careful transplanting of all fruit, shelter, and ornamental trees. It stresses thorough soil friability, proper root development, and strong wood with fruiting buds, noting timing depends on rain and prior soil work for successful establishment.
The text stresses the utmost importance of free drainage to prevent root rot and moss growth. It notes that stagnant moisture at the roots stunts growth and weakens trees, regardless of soil type, and advises planting young trees only in well drained ground.
In the vegetable garden the next six weeks are too cold for most seedlings though peas may be sown for early picking. Hardy varieties Richardson Sed don Green Feast suit districts like the Federal Territory. Till soil well before sowing and ensure good air and nitrogen. sow three to four inches deep.
The article advises on soil, sowing methods, and timing for onions and celery. It recommends very fertile soil, broadcasting seeds for crowding, early July transplanting, and careful watering to keep soil moist. It notes Aline Craig and Crown Spanish onions perform well, with Brown Pan Lah suitable for later planting. celery requires steady moisture and earth manking.
Root crops such as carrot parsnip beet and turnips should not be pulled but kept in their natural state until signs of regrowth appear in spring. Rest improves flavor significantly.
Market report from Sussex Street Sydney notes price declines across commodities due to heavy supplies. Eggs and lard show varied levels, with options including New laid eggs at 2/6 and cold stored 1/9, while bacon ham and pork items adjust. Flour and bran prices are cited, along with miscellaneous grains and produce, reflecting a broad softening in a surplus market.
Victorian fruit stalls show mixed demand with passion fruits and pews listed as cheaper. Apples range 3 to 6 per unit, pears 4 to 8, oranges and mandarins 6 to 8, bananas 10 to 20/3, tomatoes Bowen 4/ to Ti, cabbages 4 to 6, cauliflowers 4 to 10, potatoes 1 to 6, cucumbers 2 to 4 per half-dozen, mint 1/6, beetroot 2/6 to ag per dozen.
Freight orders show multiple sheep vans and cattle wagons scheduled around Homebush scales with dates in July. Entries list quantities for Mondays and Thursdays, noting first available order and ongoing shipments through mid July.
Mean closing quotations report from the Australian Mines and Metals Association lists copper at various forms from £63/38/9 to £68/10/ per ton, tin at spot £14/17/8, silver at 2/2 per ounce, and speller and other metals with fractional shifts. Figures show declines and modest rises across copper, tin, and silver with several contract terms.
Mary Tresdale and her father reached Sydney by steamer eldiro Today. They travel to Canberra where two sons have built a home. A third son is en route from Canada, and a married daughter remains in Ireland awaiting reunion. The four girls previously worked only as domestics and seek similar work in Canberra.
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