Wall to wall cricket legends at Brisbane test scene
In a vivid Brisbane scene reporters and famed figures from the cricket world recall the test match dynamics. Arthur Gilligan Vic Richardson M A Noble Allen Kipax Macartney C B Fry W M Woodful and others share impressions as Australia battles England with mixed fortunes and controversial umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane Cricket Ground
the Oval
Arthur Gilligan
England
Vic Richardson
Australia
M. A. Noble
Allen Kippax
G. Miartney
W. H. Ponsford
J. L. Wentley
Wendell Bill
Hobbs
Mailey
China Herald
Woodful
Gilligan
Richardson
Hammond
Noble
Kippax
Macartney
C. B. Fry
Fry
Don
Neville Cardus
Pollock
Tarvis
Cardus
Allen
Bradman
Seivens
O'Reilly
Leyland
Tammond
Barnett
Wheat Growing in Light Red Fine Texture Soil Study
A Department of Agriculture note by Mark I Reynolds on Wilfred Wilfe of Ebbe Ville Upper Manila testing cultivation and fertilizer effects on a barley season wheat crop sown May 21 with Baringa seed. Low rainfall reduced moisture. early November ploughing plus fertilization raised yields, while additional cultivations varied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark I. Reynolds H
Department of Agriculture
Wilfred Wilfe
Ebbe Ville
Upper
Manilla
England Wins First Test Despite Tough Play
England earned victory as the match proved unplayable for the opposition. The first test concluded with England ahead and the next battle slated for Friday. The result is expected to reverse in upcoming play.
Effects of cultivation and lime on moisture in crops
The report describes weed pressure and moisture loss after two cultivations in April. Lime applied at 34 cwt per acre reduced yield by about 7 bushels per acre, attributed to moisture deficiency. Open soil remained, hindering crop improvement despite rains.
New Zealand Aviatrix Arrives in Sydney After Record Flight
Miss Batten, the New Zealand aviatrix famed for her London to New Zealand record flight this year, arrived in Sydney to meet her mother and recover from the strain. She said she planned to fly again during her brief stay in Sydney, noting she had quite recovered from the exertion of her historic journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. & G. Life Assurance Society
J.T. Thompson
Australia
New Zealand
Accident Department
Tncome
Tean Batten
London
Sydney
Miss Batten
England
Prohibition Notice on Willamby Lands by R H Hudson
Warning from R H Hudson that any person shooting hunting or tampering with fences on Willamby will be prosecuted without regard to persons all previous permissions are withdrawn
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Nodie
Willamby
R. H. Hudson
Notice on Springmount Property Trespass Warning
A formal notice from Bruce Park dated 1/5/36 warns that any shooting trapping poisoning or trespassing on the Springmount property will be dealt with by law without regard to persons. All previous permissions are canceled.
Brubb property crimes warned under law
Local notice states that any person found shooting trapping or poisoning property named Brubb will be dealt with as the law directs with no regard to previous permissions or exemptions. All prior authorizations are cancelled.
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Manilla Agricultural Society
FB. Grill
John A. Bowe
G&anberra Cafe
Feros
Glitsos
Jack
J. T. Robertson & Co
J. and
A. E. Coupland
General Carriers
Atlantic Union Oil Co
F. W. Williams and Co. Union Assurace Society
Eldura
Hazeldean
Arthur Sulman
Manila Newspaper Co
Alton Richmond McTread
Manilla Street
Clontarf
Arlington
Forest Glen
Forton
C. G. Johnstone
Bignall Bros
J. Greer
K. Carter, ‘‘Forton
Manilla & District News
A. R. McLeod
Brisbane
Karswood Poultry Bpice
Kartswood
W.H.T
St. Mary's
Tasmania
Oldfield
Robinson
Badcock
Chipperfield
Fingleton
Indem
Ware
Vore
Atl Allen
Patel
T, and
G. Mutual Life Society
Turner
Blanch’s
Royal Stables
James Windsor
Leo Oneill
J. B. Gilroy
Phone
Tab al Hewes
Royal Hotel
Jack Kearns
Telephone
Rietor
P.O. Box
Springmount
Bruce Park
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