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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1937
Page
4
Garden notes recount the rise of the Gerbera Jarmiesonii hybrids led by the Backhouse- Mybrids strain. It describes large 54 inch flowers on long stems, cultivation tips for drainage soil and spacing, water and fertilization needs, and planting timing for steady year round growth in varied Australian climates.
The article describes growing mushrooms from prepared spawn and reclaiming turf squares for planting. It notes success from autumn to May, plus advice on globe amaranth and other hardy blooms, sowing seeds now for quick bloom, pruning pelargoniums, and preparing beds for early flowering sweet peas. It also mentions sowing anemones and ranunculus for spring bulbs.
Advertisement notes several poppy varieties including Superior Iceland Poppies, Shepherds Special Giant Orange, and Special Large Flowered Strain. Describes colors and uses for bedding and cutting, with pricing and post free delivery. Includes Sunbeam Improved Mixed, a bedding and cut flower mix, and a three-pack offer at 2 shillings 6d with post free.
Goldsbrough Mort and Go Lita report: a 3115 bale final sale catalogue. Market active with strong participation from Bradford France Germany Belgium and Haly. Japan boosted demand, Doel Mills supported well. Topmaking up 5 to 14 percent with top price 243d for 7 bales of EMU Barry Nundle. Auction and private sales total 3778 bales with various descriptions sold.
The Farmers & Graziers Co Operative Co reports on a January sale catalogue of 1 742 bales drawn from Mudgee New England Yass and Cooting districts. Shown was steady to firm competition with Japan Europe and Yorkshire buyers active. U S competition limited. Top prices reached 36d for 5 bales and 23 1 2 d for 6 bales with other lots varying in quality and length. The market is described as firmer than earlier in the season and hopes remain for buoyant New Year sales.
Interstate Cricket NSW scored 337 against South Australia with McCabe 106 Barnes 79 and Pingleton 81 Grimmett took 5 for 108. South Australia replied 217 with Bradman 91 Witt ington and O Reill took 9 for 41. Victoria beat Queensland 462 led by Lee 122 Gregory 81 Hassett 90. The Australian Footballers showed form on their English tour to win the Test by 18 to 3. attendance not stated.
The Namoi River Jr team defeated Somerton outright in a second grade cricket match. Namoi 198 in first innings with Abbeyfield 46 and Rodgers 60 retired, Somerton 60 all out. In the second innings Somerton 98 all out, Hatch top scoring with 24. Williams took five wickets for 9 runs.
Caution notice warns that any person found shooting hunting trespassing or interfering with fences on Willamby property will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Previous permissions are withdrawn. Signed BRUGHIPARIC CAUTION and R. H. HUDSON.
Report notes prosecutions for trespass at Clontarf and Forest Glen with named individuals including G Johnstone of Clontarf Bignall Bros Arlington J Greer Forest Glen K Carter and Fortin among others. The item records multiple names and places in a compact local notice style.
A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any accomplice in stock theft poisoning and trespass incidents at Bloura Nazeldean. Citizens are urged to come forward with credible leads to aid authorities.
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