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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
6
A poet recounts a tender struggle between a parent and child. The speaker alternates between indulgence and restraint as memories of past joys and external demands collide, ending with a warning to be firm while the boy grows toward the world.
In Bath Street a wealthy yet restless Lady Valencia Gilderoy corners John Hannington at a Glasgow hotel. She hints at urgent news on a legal and business matter and asks his counsel on a speculative investment after tea.
In Glasgow Lady Val and Jack Hannington reveal a tangled scheme over Molly Moncrieff and a fortune. Val exposes her own secret oil find and a possible engagement, while Jack admits love for Val and reveals he married Molly to protect her. Kingscott and Moncrieff pursue suspects as tensions rise.
The article discusses fence upkeep using hawthorn sets for hedges on various soils, advising 3 to 4 year old stock, cutting back roots, and early planting. It describes ditch construction, ground preparation, and quickset spacing, plus notes on season timing and soil fertility. It also contains a fashion aside about a tweed coat and its fit.
The article surveys neckwear as a key fashion element, describing plastrons and collar bands, tucked muslin collars with glacé silk knots, double piqué and muslin collars with embroidered dots, lace edges, and frilled lawn designs. It notes how these collars complement shirts and fasten in front.
The passage cites Frenchwomen adopting stiff linen collars with closed fronts and pairing them with silk blouses, noting a chic alliance of fabrics and a poised, coordinated look across garments.
At Torresmuir a night disturbance rouses the household. A cry, a scuffle, a pistol shot, and retreating wheels spark burglary theories. Bertie lies unconscious while Kingscott’s arm is shattered by a shot from a revolver bearing Bertie’s name, forcing questions about the assailants and motive. Ralph remains silent for minutes before answers emerge.
Lima beans prove highly profitable for compact plots. Prepare warm, well drained soil and plant in hills three feet apart with six beans per hill, cover lightly, then thin to three plants per hill. Beans tolerate dry conditions but prefer moisture. harvest from summer to frost and enjoy flavorful yields. King of the Garden offers a reliable supply.
Ladies magazine notes rainproof tweed coats as the current chic for wet days. It surveys simple long lines with waist emphasis, plus sleek tailoring and curved side seams. The column also describes new autumn shirts in cream, striped flannels, and box pleats with soft collars and decorative bows.
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