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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
4
A discussion on how climbing plants enhance homes and gardens highlights Wistarias Bougainvillea Mandevilleas and Clematis as key choices. It notes pergolas archways and fences transformed by evergreen climbers and flowering vines creating green walls and flowering festooned canopies.
Commissioner Hartigan notes two railway users observant passengers and those simply moving between places. The piece recounts early rail construction across the state inland from the coast, the high costs, expedient route choices, and the push to duplicate lines and upgrade locomotives as traffic grew, detailing milestones to Mt Victoria, Newcastle, Kelso, and Cootamundra.
The Farmers and Graziers Cooperative Co Ltd submits its appraisal catalogue for the 1941/42 season on November 21 with finalisation on November 24. The selection totals 8,400 bales drawn from state regions including Rye Park, Gunning, Coola, Gallery, Gat ong and Tenterfield districts plus Mudgee, Barraba, Upper Hunter and Monaro. Prices ranged from 17d to 28d per bale with various districts realizing mixed quotes. final payments expected around December 15.
Advertises a six-plant carnation set with varieties Blanche White Gloria Salmander Amethyst and others. Lists prices from 1 shilling to 2 shillings 6d per plant, catalog price 6 shillings for the six, plus carriage. promises healthy plants and satisfaction. Remittance terms request payment of 6/6 with No. 2 Carnation Society.
The text describes using climbing plants to cover unsightly palm boles and dead branches. Hardy climbers like geraniums are suggested for beautifying pergolas archways and to create weeping standards. It notes applying these plants to fences sheds and tree trunks for a neat appearance.
Outward mails from the Manilla Post Office depart at listed times and days to various destinations including Sydney Tamworth TP0 Newcastle Yarraba Upper Manilla Gunnedah Mountain View Rushes Hall Wongo Creek and Namoi River. Departures occur Monday to Saturday with specific 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and 1 p.m. slots on select days.
War Pictures show a British light tank maneuvering from a difficult ditch as Britain’s armored strength grows daily. The report emphasizes the Empire’s vast resources and the nation’s advancing land power amid wartime conditions.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth toured industrial centers in Scotland. The queen is shown talking with a Glasgow girl worker in the machine room of a munitions college where women are trained to produce ordnance.
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