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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1935
Page
4
A compact garden note on Narcissus charm and growth. It traces mythic fame of Narcissus, notes their enduring popularity and suitability for Australian gardens. It recommends rich loam soil, good drainage, morning sun, and avoids fresh manure. Advises planting bulbs in irregular clumps for abundant blooms and space for annuals.
An extract covers fashion trends with Russian inspired tunics and astrakhan caps, sewing patterns for jumper suits and capes, and guidance on dressing lines. It also details Dublin Hospital’s bed capacity, bulb planting care for spring, naturalising daffodils, planting rhythms, rhubarb cultivation, and advice on watering and feeding for healthy growth.
The article argues petrol powers engines due to smooth energy release, contrasts it with dynamite and nitro glycerine, and explains the shift to high compression engines. It introduces tetraethyl lead as a combustion controller, enabling efficient burning, higher speeds, and record performance in land, sea, and air propulsion.
Shways elad offers access to seed prices for clovers rye oats and other varieties. Includes clovers Sib feranean White Pedemant Red rye orange perennial and Wimmera with government certified grades. Demonstration available and orders via P L C Shepherd & Son Ltd Sydney postal box 36088 with practical offer details.
Ninety two year old David Reeves of Nyngan recalls crossing the Blue Mountains by bullock and horse before flying to Sydney in a Wasp airliner. He travelled three hours for a 300 mile hop, sat beside pilot Ti Purvis, and said air travel felt smoother than old bullock wagons while marveling at how planes make travel easier. Reeves, who arrived with only a suitcase and a few items, still craves a yarn during trips and notes planes are as safe as taxis in Sydney. He first arrived in Sydney from England as a child and lived in Hawkesbury until twelve.
In a rustic market update a seller notes sleep related goods and plain sorts remain steady while improved descriptions fetch higher prices. Early afternoon sales commonly show prices about 1d higher than Monday with occasional regional variance.
A description of the fig wasp Blastophaga dispersing within a pear shaped fig receptacle. Male flowers lie at the mouth and female flowers fill the cavity. Wingless females mature inside, then emerge to pollinate other fig flowers, carrying pollen as they leave.
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