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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1938
Page
4
The Royal Easter Show features the Fibrolite asbestos cement bungalow from James Hardie and Co. Ply Sydney, highlighting a new horizontal panel treatment and Fibrolite sheets and mouldings. The interior uses Tilex marble finish panels and Luimex metal mouldings for a bright, plaster-like look.
A feature on Fibrolite bungalow design emphasizes the horizontal line trend seen in overseas work. The material suits horizontal treatment, weatherproof joints, and low maintenance. Benefits include 25 percent lower fire related insurance, fire resistance, rot and weather durability, with a Sydney company offering a free booklet.
The article describes Fibrolite as an interior lining material used on walls and ceilings in a bungalow model. In the lounge, Fibrolite Asbestos Cement Sheets are finished with light fawn tapestry wallpaper to ceiling height, while the main bedroom repeats the treatment with horizontal panels framed by Tumnex metal mouldings creating parrow silvery bands.
Richmond area residents complain of scarce rainfall with a fortnight showing only a small fall. The three month total stands at 173 inches, far behind last year and well below January-March 1927 levels. At the Taree Show Ayrshire judge was 88 year old Mr. Milligan, attending for half a century.
The article surveys several lilies including Golden Rayed Lily of Japan and Lilium Regale, noting hardiness, bloom shapes, and color patterns. It discusses cultivation tips for cut flower trade and home gardens, advising regular weeding, cautious feeding and watering, and tying for border decoration.
Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd outline final sale before Easter recess with strong international demand from Germany France Italy and Belgium and solid local support. The report notes firmer prices for top descriptions and steady to easing for other wools amid dry pastoral conditions across New South Wales with upcoming sales scheduled for April 26 and May 3 and total catalogues around 4600 bales.
Seed dealers offer pansies in several strains Engelmann's Giant Roggli Giant and Masterpiece with up to four varieties shown. Prices range from 6d to 1s per packet and a set of four post free for 3d.
Postal address listing for P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd includes Box 36088 G P C Sydney.
A pedigreed Jersey bull owned by Capt. HLM Frewen was driven into scrub near Cockatoo Creek, shot with a .22, and left. Police scoured thousands of acres of rugged country before locating the carcass. A quick arrest is anticipated.
The article discusses using liquid cow manure and soot for easy bloom care and minimal staking. It warns against overfeeding with artificial fertilisers and highlights Fertales tablets as well-charged aids. Watering with careful amounts provides plant food without burning roots.
In a 1900s case in Holbrook Australia the Court of Criminal Appeal examined when a dog may be destroyed during or after attacking livestock. The judgment held destruction is justified if there is reasonable ground to fear continued attack, even if the dog ceases attacking at the moment of destruction.
Tablet fertilisers, first meant for pot plants, found use with chrysanthemums, pansies, sweet peas and other show blooms. Exhibitors discovered their value and today there are as many pills used for garden plants as for potted specimens.
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