Outback Experiences Highlight Namoi Road Hardships
An Express visitor notes the Rough Namoi Highways from Lowrie to Tarwongo making travel for families near Manilla nearly impossible. Tyre shortages and a Sydney office response leave isolated settlers vulnerable. A letter urges War Agricultural Committees to adjudicate and heed these cries for aid and safer transport.
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Express
Namoi
Lowrie
Tarwongo
Manilla
Officis!ism
Sydney
Outback
What Irrigation Can Do at Maunder's Farm in Manila
What irrigation can do is shown at Mr EB Maunder's farm in Manila where, despite months without rain, three acres of tomatoes are heavy producers and about 40 bags of popcorn are ready for market. A good pumpkin crop and around 10,000 cabbage plants prepared for planting also feature in the impressive display of steady yields.
Manilla Farmers Association backs price action and supplies
At a monthly meeting in the absence of President A H Nixon, A G Doring was reappointed. A Liverpool Plains District Council organiser was confirmed. The body urged government action to secure fair wheat prices for registered farms and immediate tractor tyre supply for the current crop. Strychnine supplies were requested and price fixing sought from the commission.
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Manilla
Coastguards Guard Britain's 6000 Mile Coastline
Coastguards watch 6000 miles of coast day and night and have saved over 1000 lives during wartime. Life saving is harder under war conditions as night lighting and sight lights are reduced to a minimum.
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Britain
Farmer Plans Mixed Planting Near Tamworth Dehydration Plant
Mr Maunder aims to irrigate and plant 12 acres of cabbages, one acre of onions, half an acre of carrots, and two to three acres of other crops. The market will be Tamworth dehydration plant, expected to start soon. He is advised by J W Boyle, district agricultural instructor.
Eradication of Noxious Weeds Across Manilla Shire
Council reports annual drive to remove noxious weeds with high landowner cooperation. Inspector J Berry notes Burrs Red Briar and St Barnaby's Thistle as growing threats while Yellow Daisy Mint weed and frontages require continued control. Consideration to declare St Barnaby's Thistle noxious is raised as a menace to crops and woolland.
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Mandowa Shire
Shire
Berry
Halls Creek
Namoi River
Borah Crossing
Terry
St. Barnaby’s
Not Always Fish Whiting Advertised at 33d a Dozen
A Grafton firm advertised English whiting at 33d a dozen. A local woman produced a copy of the paper and demanded the fish. It took some time to convince her that whiting was not always fish.
Satin Covered Bedspread Price Listing
Satin covered shirred centre bedspread offered in gold green rose and saxe colors. Double bed size priced at 38 shillings and 3pence. Availability and pricing reflect period catalog language and textile details.
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Saxe
Rose, Saxe
Green
Rose and Saxé
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Wood Depot
Enigme
Victoria
J. H. Coote
Phone
Post Office
Jack Grady
Association
Price Fixing Commission
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons
York Street
Barraba
Glen Innes and
Deepwater
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