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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1942
Page
4
A mysterious cow tree grows on the western slope of a distant mountain range. For months no sap falls, yet when pierced it yields a milky sap. At sunrise local people bring jugs to gather the milk from the tree's seam, amid anecdotal reports of rich yields.
A Victorian style guide urges readers to start seed trays now to ensure blossoms in early spring. It covers seed tray depth, drainage, soil moisture, and transplanting, listing popular varieties like Antirrhinum English Daisy Calendula Calliopsis Sundew Carnation and Lobelia, plus tips on Trifos and garlic. It also advises cabbage, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, broad beans, and onions sowing and planting times.
An advertisement touts a cough remedy claiming four essential traits safety for all ages economy and pleasant taste. Hoonzo Cough Remedy allegedly scores perfect 100 percent with a pint bottle priced at 2 shillings and its claim lists uses for colds croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza.
A vintage business column urges maintaining and lubricating local outlets to preserve customer connections. It argues that neglect leads to lost patronage, higher reinvestment costs, and eroded goodwill as populations change and competition grows. Preserve press-area networks, prevent churn, and keep staff and channels ready for recovery.
Central Wool Committee releases season totals with 2,577,966 bales appraised, down from 4,506,210 last season, reflecting 71,756 fewer bales. Average price 12 859d per lb, retention £2,719 84d, equalisation dividend 9 percent, season’s Commonwealth cheque £4,263,126,096.
The text discusses bulb care and soil handling, noting bulbs grow better when kept above surface, harvested after watering, and soil is cultivated thoroughly. It warns against overworking soil and advises gentle handling of blooming plants, with references to heavies soils and watering.
An old catalog-style ad offers roses for garden use with carriage paid options and special pricing. It advertises a limited stock selection including reds pinks yellows whites and copper hues. Readers are urged to request the catalogue and mention the flyer to receive prepaid railway delivery to towns and regions.
The piece describes women and girls stepping into factory roles to keep Britain’s machinery running as many men are drafted. It features workshop scenes with workers operating machines to produce parts for a mechanised army, under the eyes of Allied and Soviet observers during a large scale defense exercise.
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