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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1942
Page
4
A female tick can lay up to 5 000 eggs and may drop them from the host snail on pasture. Larvae hatch and crawl on plants or pass to stock. Many die of starvation, but some survive long without food for weeks. The text argues systematic dipping is essential and that clean beasts alone do not guarantee tick-free pastures.
The text argues for systematic use of animal manure to improve soil fertility and conserve moisture. It highlights the value of droppings in paddocks, the need for regular spreading, and notes potential benefits for pasture yield and soil health, despite irregular application in some areas. It also briefly references a separate submarine incident involving the Talisman in the Mediterranean.
The Burwood Hospital Board rejected returned soldiers for vacancies citing preference rules. Secretary Taylor and Secretary Brewer argued the veterans were not fit to perform duties, while the Supreme Court magistrate Mint oversaw the case and backed the board’s decision.
The report describes a man named Dalton 40 bitten by a death adder while working near West Tee. He received treatment at Gosford Hospital after the encounter. The incident occurred near Point Cire and involved local workers including Wis wife and others present at the scene.
A midwestern style write up explains plant selection by climate zones and soil. It covers sun exposure for arid African regions and cool highland origins, warns against shade-loving plants in heat, and cites varieties such as Caroline and My Darling’s Demo as favorable. It notes hydrangeas and other ornamentals, plus vegetables, need proper watering and soil to flower well.
Dried bulbs should be lifted and stored in a cool airy place. The wraps have been gathered, but the information will help those who planted late see how to preserve and reuse bulbs for the next season.
Shepherd & Son Pty Ltd seed merchant at 10 Clarence Street advertises a winter garden fragrance mix and shepherds stock offer with sixpenny packets each in a distinct color. The listing markets nutty qualities, vivid tunes, and decorative options for wardens and out Hhwers.
Ronald Shiner, veteran of the last war and star of the TRC programme, travels weekly from a British town to Malta to report on soldiers families. He interviews homes, noting how allotments, chairs, and nerves hold up while troops serve overseas, and he recently joined an all star show tribute to Tebenk.
A farmer named Doh Rass from North Creek near Ballina died after a rope tangled on a bull’s horns dragged him in a farm paddock. His daughter found the body after dark while the family left him milking cows earlier. The bull dragged him for around ten hours, with a severe neck and arm injury noted.
Fragmentary OCR report describes a German vessel wrecked near England. The text mentions damage, a possibly stranded crew, and an incident described as a bombing or fighting event. The source is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations.
Fragmented OCR text describes transport registrations and incidents with figures for December and November 1941. Mentions vehicles, motor cycles, and seizures. notes a police or transport department announcement of changes and specific counts, but many phrases are garbled and uncertain.
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