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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1939
Page
4
A notice from Bruce Park warns that any person found shooting trapping poisoning or trespassing on property named Springmount will be dealt with under the law. All previous permissions are cancelled.
A substantial reward will be paid to any person providing information leading to the conviction of any person for stealing stools or living poison or trespassing at ELOURA or HAZE DEAN Arthur Silman.
The Tamworth conference heard Mr. J A O Rielly state that the Mexican poppy is unpalatable but not poisonous in the green stage and noted lortajong trees die without underground water. It urged teams in agricultural associations to back fodder conservation, seek continued financial aid for RAS and competitions, adopt uniform entry forms, and thank supporting institutions.
At the Junee Hospital Board meeting tensions rose as Dr. Cuttle allegedly struck Dr. Weaver. A vote suspended Dr. Cuttle for one week while supporters celebrated amid threats and a chaotic scene with 900 signatures calling for reinstatement.
Wire service notes 24185 sheep and lambs sold at Mninelush with market a touch firmer. Wethers 17s10d, ewes 15s4d, hoggets 20s2d, lambs 24s. Cattle at 14 guineas for bulls and 9 guineas 8d for cows. dealers 9 pounds. very small prime catlle section.
The article urges NSW road users to take responsibility for safety amid a new rural police patrol and forthcoming traffic corps. It highlights engineering improvements, center line markings, double lines at hazards, and education to reduce accidents. Pedestrian safety in residential areas is emphasized.
The Australian Journal February issue features Arch Whitehouse’s war memories written over eighteen years and Spanish Serenade a Civil War spy yarn. It offers a mix of thrilling and quieter short stories, praised as one of the magazine’s best, with no dreary tales and a sixpence price.
The Wool Report from Shhute Bell Badgery Lumby Limited observes strong demand for fine length wool from continental buyers pushing prices higher by about five percent at last week’s Sydney auctions. Merino wools with sturdy fiber show less price rise while supplies rise. artificial fibers are not yet substitutes. Next sale set for February 27 with March Brisbane sales on 23 and 30.
Mr Wood SM dismissed an information against a garage proprietor fined by Hornsby Shire Council for not reducing an advertising sign. The proprietor sought to address the Council but was refused. The magistrate ruled the refusal denied natural justice. The sign, 12 ft by 9 ft, atop a garage, was deemed dangerous and costs were awarded against the Council.
The article extols climbing plants for home gardens to beautify spaces and camouflage unsightly features. It highlights pergolas arches and fences dressed with climbers, notes evergreen Begonias among favored varieties, and mentions seasonal flowering as a key trait.
The article advises on garden work this period with carnations needing light soil lime and good drainage and warns against heavy soils. It recommends named carnation varieties or robust seed mixtures and stresses bed height and underground drainage for quick flowering and less disease. It also covers lettuce in shade sowing weekly rows of seeds to avoid bolting and suggests sowing turnips carrots and leeks with thinning and transplanting to ensure steady harvest and flavor.
A Victorian plant notice promotes Ranunculus and Anemone bulbs with advice on color blends and spacing. It warns against fresh manure and offers two parcel sets: Ranunculus parcel of 50 bulbs for 2 shillings 6 pence and Anemone parcel of 50 bulbs for 3 pence.
P. L. C. Shepherd & Son Pty Ltd issues a warning from Sydney Box 36088 G P C forbidding shooting trapping poisoning or trespassing on the Brubb property. All prior permissions are cancelled as directed by A Baldwin.
Notice warns that any person shooting, hunting or trespassing with fences on Willonby land will be prosecuted without regard to persons. All previous permissions are withdrawn by R H Hudson.
A posted warning from H. J. M. Hall and Wesley W. Hall cautions that trespassers will be prosecuted on Swanbrool and Weir View properties. It mentions aging property, gates left open, careless handling of firearms, and cancellation of prior permissions. Printed for Manila Newspaper Co. by Alton Richmond Meheod at Manila Street.
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