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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1938
Page
4
The article praises Bartley’s Hybrid Freesias for easy seed growth and long stems ideal for vases. It highlights Sweet Peas varieties Bridesmaid Early Boon Early Chimex Early Triumph Shirley Temple Sequoia Bonanza and discusses soil drainage, mildew risks, and preventive spraying with Colloidal Sulphur or Bordinette to protect against fungoid diseases.
The article previews new Sweet Williams variety Superb with large trusses and strong stems ideal for cutting, plus Freesias Bartley hybrids offering wide color range and strong perfume. Seeds sown now can yield blooms in the first season, with easy care and early spring flowering options.
Skinner and Skinner of Armidale win the alterations and additions contract for Armidale University College with a total bid of £5577 7s 7d.
The council reports transfers of interest for Pt Lot 4 Sec 19 Pt Lot 6B Pt Lot 5 Sec 28 Pt Lot 1 Sec 29 Manilla parish. It notes petrol license fees paid for 1937 1938 and acceptance of a £350 tender from Prouds Ltd for Main Street works despite pending Main Roads funds. Revenue since Jan 4 totals £706 14 5 across general street lighting trading water and fire funds with arrears included.
ME FARMER invites listing of farm and grass seed needs including Greenfeast Seed Peas N Z Contract Grown Perennial Rye Grass with government certs from NZ Victorian and NZ Ordinary Clover seeds and rye and clover varieties. State quantity per line and obtain a quotation.
The council lists arrears totaling £ 38 2 1 including sanitary, general rate, street lighting and water rates with interest. It notes inspections show satisfactory sanitary conditions and recommends destroying Negoora Burr plants near the river weir, plus clearing a large log. It reports roof repairs at the grandstand, flood gates improvements, and urges a concrete apron to protect bottom gate plates. It covers road repairs at Court and River Streets and submits two building plans for Mr. J Grady on Lot 7A Section 29 Manilla Street after committee approval.
A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person or persons for stealing stock laying poison or trespassing on Eloora or Hazel. The notice specifies non accomplices may claim the reward.
A property owner at Springmount warns that any person shooting trapping poisoning or trespassing on the premises will be dealt with as the law directs without respect to persons. All prior permissions are canceled.
Signed notice warns that any person found shooting or hunting or interfering with fences in Willamby will be prosecuted without respect to persons. All previous permissions are withdrawn by R. H. Hudson.
Paul Cheyne notes in a London speech by Sir Hal Colebatch that empire security hinges on occupation and use of territories. Dictators recruit freely, while democracies must act. He warns Australia’s safety rests on Britain’s strength and questions about naval power, immigration, and a mobilized populace ready for defence.
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd wire notes 24692 sheep and lambs penned on Monday with a better share of prime. Markets steadier with dearer prices for wethers ewes hoggets and lambs. 3130 cattle yarded showing fair numbers and steady to firm demand for bullocks cows and dealers.
A dated notice states that any person found shooting trapping or trespassing on the Clontarf Arlington Forest Glen and Porton properties after this date will be prosecuted regardless of persons. Signatories include G Johnstone Clontarf Bignall Bros Arlington A Greer Forest Glen and K Carter Forton.
A dated notice from R. J. Bell prohibits hunting shooting fishing or interfering with fences on Long Flat property. It states trespassing will be dealt with by law and that any straying stock will be impounded. Date noted 14/1/38.
A statement from A Baldwin declares any person shooting trapping or poisoning Property Brubb will be prosecuted according to law. All prior permissions are canceled.
Printed and published for Man ia Newspaper Co. by Alton Richmond McLeod at his office Manilla Street Manilla.
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