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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1936
Page
4
Edmund Burke discusses national health through quality food, vaccination, and vigilant food policing. He praises Commonwealth and State authorities, stock inspectors, and district veterinarians for safeguarding meat supply and preventing malnutrition and disease in Australia.
Local councils and boards must coordinate with state and district bodies to control the spread of dangerous weeds on stock routes. The year saw abnormal weed growth prompting calls for joint action to protect public health and prevent outbreaks of infectious disease in livestock.
The Farmers and Graziers Cooperative reports in a period item the Rabbitskins market seeing steady inquiry for incoming winter skins. Trading opened about 2d lower with limited competition at the top grades as demand shifted. Prices showed a small advance on select lots and better quality skins.
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd offered 102 tons with strong demand across grades. Early sales showed firmer prices as market buyers pushed up values with Winters to 100d and Autumns to 94d per pound, foxskins rising about 10s per dozen.
The article explains how to plant and care for Lilium bulbs with emphasis on soil, drainage, and shade for cool roots. It covers varieties such as Lilium Auratum and Madonna Lily, notes on hybrids, and cautions on watering. It also gives pest advice focusing on aphid control with Ketakilla and dusting.
An advertisement offers roses at 9 for 10 shillings with carriage free. Catalogue prices listed as 1 shilling 3 pence per rose, 14 pence per dozen, with freight included. Readers may order a Rose Collection of 10 shillings selecting colors and varieties, with free or prepaid railway town delivery if not posted.
L. C. Shepherd and Son Ltd, a long established seed company based in Sydney, promotes farm seed supply from its postal address Box 36088 P.O. Sydney.
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