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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
6
By L Vermilya a verse recalling urban crowds, weary travelers and a return to tranquil countryside. The speaker contrasts busy ste white city with a rural home where happiness dwells as horses whinny and cattle rest, a mournful sigh marking the move back. The poem reflects nostalgia, fatigue, and hope of peaceful residence.
Florence rebels against propriety as she clashes with her mother over a Pinewood wedding. After a quarrel she plans to stay, then escapes with Wingate. Eustace Eardley on a ride collapses from a sprained ankle and heart pain, rescued by Philip and Florence and escorted home.
Eustace Bardley lies critically ill as fever climbs and heart risk grows. Sister Antonia, famed for care at Donnyworth Hospital, is sought by Wingate and Dr. Stammore to ease his condition, with urgency escalating as telegrams relay the plea for her immediate arrival.
The piece explains that dairy yield depends on animal quality and treatment. It compares Kerry, Dexter, Jersey, Ayrshire, and Polled Scot cows, noting hardy pasture needs and milk quality differences. It advises gentle handling to maximize production and estimates four acres needed to raise two small cows with seasonal calving in May and November.
Old lawns need spring or autumn dressing with weed free artificial mixtures. Farmyard manure is useful for many purposes but damages lawns by carrying weed seeds. Only heat grass seeds should be sown as cheaper mixtures often contain unsuitable feeding grasses.
The text advises on lawn maintenance including cutting tall grass, laying sod to restore level, rolling the area, and delaying certain tasks until spring. It mentions using a mower, rolling, and raking to manage grass height, with emphasis on tidiness and proper preparation for the growing season.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss proper fitting of stable gear to avoid damage and infection. Mentions tightening harnesses, keeping boxes secure, and ensuring correct measures for straps, with references to inches like six and five eighths for alignment.
The text outlines safety guidance for stable construction including rounded edges, smooth surfaces, and no sharp corners to prevent injuries to horses. It details door latches, stall heights, manger construction, and protective fittings, emphasizing secure, durable materials and careful finishing to avoid crib-biting and bedding loss.
Seed buyers face issues of germination, cleanliness, and evenness in clover seed. Magnified inspection rejects dirty seed and weed seeds, as sowing worthless seed wastes costs and can spread dodder. The sample shows mixed clover and rubbish seeds, a warning against poor purchases.
A Ladies' Column notes a busy season in matrimonial circles with many brides engaged in wedding plans. The piece mentions forthcoming outfits and wedding preparations, reflecting the bustle of nuptial events and related attire.
A historical guide describes making a writing block with a hinged back pocket for papers and small pockets for aids and postage. It notes a sturdy wooden block improves the tilt of writing and suggests coverings, elastic straps, and decorative braids, all to fit a tidy portable desk.
The description outlines a going away hat in pale blue or white, trimmed with braid and sage accents, matching a pleated skirt and light warm fabric. It notes a deep shade of cream and the overall outfit suitable for travel, with attention to color coordination and lightweight material.
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