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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1937
Page
4
The notice lists prize amounts of 2 shillings 2 pence and 2 shillings 8 pence and 3 shillings 17 pence with nominations and second prizes. Admission charges are noted as 1 shilling 6 pence for gents, 1 shilling for ladies, with children over 14 at 6 pence and car entry at 1 shilling. Open orders include trophies and sail prizes.
The wool dealers report a quiet week with most lots passed in at minimal demand while some consignments from Western regions and Continental and Japanese buyers drew steady interest. Overall the sale showed few standout prices as dust and burrs affected many lots, though staple length and quality did attract support from buyers.
Fragmented OCR text notes polling details and dates for the Temworth P P Board election. It mentions attention to polling, a request to record mature season shots, and lanes meeting before a specified date. The readable portion preserves basic action and deadline cues.
Reading on vintage gardening trends, the piece notes Hardy Calendula and Rhodanthe varieties bring bright color to winter gardens in Australia. It highlights easy care seeds sown in beds or borders, with suggestions like Campfire and Golden Delight as standout cultivars and lists companion blooms such as nemophila and delphiniums.
The text reports a sale at Farnery and Graziers Co operative Go Ltd on the 18th instan t with 4 802 bales catalogued. Prices improved for select lines including New Burglaue Southern and Western tablelands while higher values were quotable for better yellows. Demand remained active with competition noted among buyers from York and Tapa and a focus on durable wool bales and crashings.
A garbled note suggests the Regal Theatre in Gosford will install an innovative feature allowing crying babies to be viewed during performances. The plan appears to mark a rare offering in Australia, aligning with a theater that claims unique amenities.
A Tasmania ad proclaims RAIR Rheumaticg Remedy from Stoddart and Hayward Ltd. It claims relief after two years of agony and lists Mr A. Tystin of 26 Elizabeth Launceston as a sufferer. The copy promises a money back guarantee.
A local observer notes small acts of generosity shaping community health through accessible supplies like fertilizer and regular liquid nutrients, with neighbors appreciating every helpful gesture.
Fragmentary notice describes ranunculus and anemone bulbs with color varieties and spacing. It mentions an “ANEMONE PARCEL” of 50 bulbs priced at 3 shillings and a quantity offer of 2/6 for a parcel, with posting of mixed colors.
The notice lists P L G Shepherd and Son Ltd with a postal address at Box 36085 GP.O. Sydney. The fragment references a business address detail likely for correspondence or official notices.
Dr Dubois sparked reaction at City Hall addressing a public meeting after recent tours of France Russia and Spain. He claimed the Soviet system granted freedom and equality, criticized Western capitalism, and denied affiliations with the Communist Party while denying that Australia enjoys any special liberty beyond routine rights.
A compact history tracing Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and her wreaths for her mother’s grave to the national observance. It notes the May second Sunday timing, the spread to the United States and world, and the shift from antiquated cake and church offerings to modern Mother’s Day gifts and society support.
A fragmented excerpt references the Benevolent Society of New South Wales aiding mothers with health and hope through its Royal Hospital for Women and associated institutions, highlighting charitable care and emblematic efforts within the network.
A fragmentary historical note discusses early English bedfittings and sleeping customs. It mentions bed frames, cushions, and coverings, noting shifts from straw and feather beds to coverlets and sheets. The text references royalty and households, with observations on domestic comfort and social display.
A fragmented 19th century market note mentions wool prices and trade conditions, referencing regional districts and small notes about bale counts and sellers. The legible segments highlight buyers and sellers, with scattered cryptic initials and figures amid a regional market snapshot.
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