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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1932
Page
4
John Meagher & Co. Ltd offers canvas lined horse collars priced at 30 shillings each and first quality binder twine in any quantity at competitive rates, Forbes listed.
The Forbes plan to extend share farming on Lachlan Valley river flats prompts state interest as public bodies in Namoi Valley push irrigation schemes and a comprehensive inquiry. A Forbes Dairy Society meeting appoints a subcommittee to discuss farmers with large holdings offering share farming on suitable dairying land. The Land urges spread to inland districts to aid dairy production and close settlement with public and dairy company backing. A proposal to fund wheat farmers to buy dairy cows is under consideration by the Premier, with unemployment relief funds being explored. Ammonia mixed with water is suggested to clean mantels and remove dirt while repelling flies.
In a club house hotel case, Magistrate Arnold ruled that only bona fide travellers may be served in the bar, warning hotelkeepers against treating lodgers as regular patrons. Mary Gertrude Leader and several lodgers faced proceedings. Sanderson and Maxwell testified as to hours and locations of drinks. the court noted the bar was not private and imposed a bond for good behavior.
The article discusses growing perennials like Astera and Michaelmas daisies with proper division and relocation to improve bloom. It lists suitable companions such as Lily Varieties, Vallota, Delphiniums, and various bulbs, and provides care advice for sunlit and shaded spots. It also covers garden maintenance, evidence from witnesses, and notes about warm conditions benefiting certain flowers.
Advertises decorative dahlia tubers at 9 shillings for 60 post free, with mixed colors including Maroona, Bright Reds, Pinks, Whites, Yellows and Lavenders. Bulk 2 shillings 6 pence per dozen post free. notes seed grown, no named varieties, all decorative type.
An advertisement notes P. L. C. Shepherd & Son Ltd at 108 Veara and head office at 6 Parker Street Sydney offering farm and garden seeds, trees and plants.
Bright window boxes can host scarlet berries resembling strawberries, Redding Beyooias, Phlox, Perunias, Verbenas, Portulacca, Dwarf Nasturtium, and similar plants. Planted now, they will flower through summer, with lush Lotus foliage and Sturt Pea like blooms enhancing the design.
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