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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1937
Page
6
A correspondent recalls Cape Peninsula sightings of giant carpet pythons and mythic snakes. The tale covers native handling of huge serpents on rivers near the Roper, lash details of hunters, head severing rituals, and a museum preserve showing a 24 foot carpet python.
Minister warns that children must be educated in road safety to cope with today s traffic. He emphasizes teaching care for self and consideration toward others, stressing supervision and obedience to parents teachers and guards to prevent accidents.
The wool market shows a brief respite after a strenuous ten months with sales resuming April 4 and continuing through April 29. April sale dates are 6th, 18th and 20th with about 2,800 bales offered each session, varying wool lengths up to 15 feet and large girth. dealers expected a possible hardening trend.
A new Sydney Stock Exchange bureau will provide free data on companies and stocks by post. The first issue of the Official Gazette will replace the Monthly Store and Share List, offering mining, banking, and market data with detailed investment information and company financials.
The April number of the Australian Journal Review contains 156 pages featuring noted Australian Zealand fiction writers Rex Grayson Louis Kaye Mavis Newton Cecil H V Stesre and Arthus W Upfield Winds of Evil serial. It showcases bright handwriting, color illustrations, fashion radio notes cookery knitting and needlework sections and prize stories. The issue is priced at sixpence and distributed via agents.
The 160th anniversary committee proposes private citizen tree planting to honor the Coronation year. Inspired by Queen Elizabeth’s speech at London Guildhall, a campaign would place commemorative plaques on trees and shrubs, offered in two sizes at moderate cost for Australian and local communities. The aim is public spirit through accessible, durable greenery.
Readable sections list blooms and categories for the Presbyterian Annual Autumn Flower Show held on Saturday May 1 1937. Entries include chrysanthemums, roses, gerberas, cosmos, dahlias, carnations and more with numerous varieties and champions referenced. Culinary classes also appear with listed cakes and biscuits and trophies from sponsors in Sydney and Manilla.
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