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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
4
Garden notes add edging plant ideas including Virginian Stocks, Gomphrena, Torenia, Phlox, and Verbena. Sow seeds in spring or now for quick blooms, with tips on spacing, light pinching, and color variation to finish borders.
Describes varieties suited for present sewing and centerpiece plantings. Recommends tall stakes and mesh netting to support Sweet Peas with a windproof cylinder method. Lists Carnations Chabauds mix, Early Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas, Pansy mix, Stocks Giant Perfection, Iceland Poppy Sunbeam, and pricing per packet with post free. Includes postal address in Sydney.
Ager argues Edward VII's era faced a civilizational shift toward a freer, wealthier future but ends with his scandal and exile. The piece criticizes the romance with Mrs. Simpson like figures, suggesting foreign powers manipulate royal destinies and crown policy, while praising Empire statesmanship amid crisis.
The article urges young cyclists to study race tactics, watch experienced riders, and learn to time sprints with a sharp final kick. It emphasizes staying with fast moves, overlapping wheels safely, and not pacing too slowly to avoid being edged out. It also notes a recovery method and mental discipline guidance.
A reader testimonial touts relief from wrist rheumatism after using ALULR sold by Stoddart & Hayward with a money back guarantee. The letter endorses loyalty to King George and Queen Elizabeth and claims the empire remains strong under Christianity.
Sir Hubert Wilkins aims to reach the North Pole by submarine with a second voyage planned for 1938 but faces delays due to submarine yard shortages. About 4000 applications pour in from Australians and New Zealanders while he favors recruiting from those regions for crew cohesion and national balance.
The Australian trade delegation touring India, Burma and Ceylon suggests a modest change to Australia’s White Australia policy as a concession to cultured Indians. It also urges expedited cargo services between Australia and India.
Money turnover shows total clearings of Sydney banks in 1936 rose to a record high since the downturn began. Excluding Treasury bills, business clearings increased by 66,624,444 pounds from the previous year.
Lord Elibank, fresh from visits to Australia and New Zealand, says belief persists that Germany's colonial claims can be settled without another European war. He urges goodwill from colony-owning nations to satisfy Germany, which would contribute to world peace. About 40 Australians remain stranded due to the American shipping strike. travel groups report no distress cases to the Travel Association. Some plan to sail or fly via Panama to New Zealand, while others occupy themselves with golf, driving, and hotel parties.
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