Schedule Presbyterian Flower Show Opens at Memorial Hall
Read list details for classes in cut flowers and desserts on Saturday May 7 1938 at Memorial Hall. Exhibits include antirrhinums asters carnations chrysanthemums cosmos delphiniums geraniums gerberas gladioli iceland poppies roses sweet peas verbena and zinnias with bowls vases collections and champion awards. several cake and biscuit items also listed for judging.
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Gerberas
Iceland
Petunias
PHLOX
Orleans
Zinnias
Lucerne for Grazing in drier NSW regions
Lucerne for grazing is crucial on the central plains of New South Wales. The article outlines sowing methods including manure box and drill attachments, with a quick mix technique using measured seed and superphosphate to ensure even distribution and rapid sowing.
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Lucerne
New South Wales
Agricultural Gazette
Aboriginal Originals: Speech and Art Shaped World
Anthropologists Professor Tauber of Zurich and Professor Tanber arrived in Sydney aboard the Reliance to argue that Australian aborigines initiated self-expression 20 000 years ago with drawings then speech. They credit Melanesians with spreading culture to Europe as Neanderthals lacked speech. Tauber plans a book on Easter Island discoveries for Societe des Oceanistes.
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Carl ‘Tauber
Zurich
Sydney
Reliance
Tanber
Europe
Australia
Easter Island
Professor Tanber
Pacific
Africa
America
Tauber
Haster Island
The
Societe Des Oveanistes
Seed Wells See Loss But Germination Damaged
The text notes a detrimental effect on the seed reducing its germinating ability. It implies a negative impact on viability and potential crop outcomes. No specific species or context provided.
Special Competitions Glend J Glenilla Baking Powder Trophy
Entries for multiple cooking classes at the show note trophy donations from M C Mackenzie Sons Pty Ltd Manilla and Brockhoff s Ltd Sydney. All exhibit timing 8 30 am to 10 30 am. Judges may be consulted. Trophies awarded for greatest points in Cut Blowers and cookery prizes 2 shillings per class.
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Glenilla
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
Manilla
Sydney
Brockhoff’s Ltd
Monterey
Stoddart & Hayward Pty, Ltd
Water Shortage Tests Scone as Underground Water Surfaces
Scone NSW endures prolonged dry spell with underground water sources under strain. Large-scale sewer works encounter high water flow, pumping thousands of gallons hourly from Aberdeen Street trenches. Town relies on a single unmetered supply, rarely restricting usage despite drought pressures.
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Scone
Sconé
Wingen
Moody Road
Owen's Gap
Kingdon
Aberdeen Street
Old Town
Seone
New South Wales
April Fools Day Prank at Coffs Harbour Intermediate High
A new pupil in the third year class at Coffs Harbour Intermediate High School arrived April 1 with no name age or qualifications. The dummy student wore a coat and hat and sat at a desk appearing to write. A foot‑trigger under the coat sleeve, operated by another boy, made the hand go up to answer. Teachers and students laughed at the clever ruse as a light relief from usual fooling on All Fools Day.
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Coffs Harbour
Breach of Promise Case in Brisbane Supreme Court
Queenie Isabel Bates of Wooloomin aged 50 sued Charles Kaminski a dairy farmer of Scagnes near Maryborough in Brisbane Supreme Court for 1000 damages over alleged breach of promise. The jury awarded 75 pounds. Kaminski denied agreeing to marry and claimed he never wooed her. Bates said he wooed and won her but later found he had a wife living.
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Queenie Isabel Bates
Wooloowin
Charles
Kaminski
Scagness
Maryborough
Brisbane
Supreme Court
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Presbyterian
Secton
BAYER
Ceresan
Dalgety & Company Ltd
Inc
England
Boman
J. T. Robertson & Co
Flemington
Martel
Shee Son &Badgery Ltd
Eae
Challen Grand
Challen Baby Grand
Estroysies
George Street
N. Scott
the Country Producers ‘Selling Co.,ltd
Austrauli
Abel
Tasman
Anthony van Diemen
Dutch East Indies
Abel Tasman
Upkinown South Seas
Tasmaa
Tasmani Hohe
van Diemen’s Lind
Tve Mountains
Af Fia
Cape York
Queensland
Worth West Cape
Western Australia
New Holland
Captain Cook
Bank of New South Wales
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