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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
4
December brings higher road accident risk as holidays increase traffic. Most crashes stem from human error, primarily carelessness and inattention, with 80 percent blamed on drivers and pedestrians. Overtaking on curves or hills at poor points caused 200 accidents, 14 deaths, and 277 injuries last year.
The Cowntry Producers Selling Co Ltd notes unsettled overseas conditions but sees satisfaction in London and Brisbane markets. Brisbane buyers from Yorkshire and Continental Europe, with French support, mainly target average to inferior descriptions, while Japanese demand wanes. Despite current low values, rapid consumption and the new US Britain trade agreement should lift future wool prices as buyers return from Brisbane.
A report from Coramba notes an early year bush fire as a warning of further blazes despite recent rains. The Bush Fire Advisory Committee cautions the public on fire use and advocates forming volunteer brigades to ensure comprehensive coverage and prevention.
A Victorian era letter touts Karswood Poultry Spice claiming 18 eggs per week from 80 Black Orpington hens during June to August and better health. It urges readers to start using the product and notes fire brigade formation details for local councils in New South Wales.
Advert promotes Aunt Mary's Baking Powder for flaky pastry and light bread. It offers a 60 parchment seal rebate and a free surprise packet by sending seals to Tillock and Co in Sydney. A Cookery Book offer requires sending 1/2d. It targets housewives with claims of easy perfect results.
The Country Producers Selling Co Ltd records Manila wool sales at Sydney auctions. Est H J Russell Manila 103d, G BR, Perring Manila 10d.
The article extols hollyhocks for height and color and advises on planting along fences or foundations. It covers sowing now to have flowering in spring and summer, wind protection, watering deeply, occasional sprays to ward off rust, daily leaf baths, soapy water for slight pest control, and tying plants loosely to stakes for a natural look. It also urges removing spent spikes and dead leaves to keep a neat appearance.
Dahlias from seeds Ii promotes easy cultivation of decorative giant doubles cactus and pompon types with new color forms from seed. It lists per packet prices and various dahlia types and invites readers to request a Dahlia catalogue with free postage from Shepherd and Son Pty Ltd Sydney.
The notice offers a £20 deposit or a second option to secure immediate possession. It promises the easiest terms to fit the buyer’s convenience.
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