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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
4
A notice warns that any person found shooting or trespassing on Times or Springmoubt property will be dealt with under the law without respect to persons. All previous permissions are canceled.
The obituary recalls Archibald Meston’s centenarian era, detailing his 1843 voyage aboard the William Abrams, overland cattle drives, and frontier exploits from New South Wales to Victoria. He survived Black Thursday, rode vast distances, and built the Meston Cullen brand. At 82 he sought a settlement lease, riding 50 miles to appear before the board, and later lived at Rivertree before moving to Waterdale. His noted lineage includes Scottish forebears and connections to Mary of Guise.
A sports feature reviews Ironmonger's prowess on varied pitches as he impresses at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It credits his leg and off breaks, notes his adaptability on dry and wet wickets, and cites recent performances for Ryder's team and against the West Indies.
Gardeners may now grow Early Giant Imperial stocks with six distinct colors Elk's Pride Antique Copper Golden Rose Mauve Lavender and White Taper. Plants reach about one and a half feet, producing long stems and large double blooms ideal for cut bouquets. Seed packets cost 1 shilling each, or a full set of six colors for 5 shillings.
In winter markets a scarce bloom opportunity is offered by P L D Shepherd & Co Ltd of Sydney. A 2/6 Winter Set includes sixpence packets of Winter Flowering Storks Pansies Suey and Pep pies with a free one shilling mixed Winter Flowering Sweet Peas. Post free, each packet bears a century-old guarantee to replace seeds if they fail.
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