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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1933
Page
4
In uneven garden areas rock work or other devices can transform rough ground into a natural looking rock garden. Choose a soil that retains moisture and allows root action while draining to lower levels, placing plants with shade or sun preferences accordingly. Use ferns, shrubs, and trailing plants to add color and texture, with Arabis alpina, coral bells, begonia, and potentilla among suitable choices for shaded or sunny spots.
A large octopus carcass, about ten feet across its tentacles and weighing around 28 pounds, was found reposing in a two gallon glass jar of preservative in Wynnum Queensland. Reportedly one of the bay’s largest catches, it was seen stealing oysters from a beacon’s wooden standard. Tentacles exceed three feet, lined with numerous suckers.
A Kugarah worker refused to sign a government work for the dole income declaration form, protesting the fortnightly income disclosure. Minister Dunningham said the likely reason was sufficient previous income to bar relief, implying food relief could be denied.
A drover transporting 14 stud bulls to Dakerman Station in Gulf Country died a week out from Julia Creek. Body found after seven weeks in scrub. bulls wandered off, eight missing, and meat sat on Inkerman and Waterloo Stations. Bulks of bulls later rounded up. tragedy recounted by W. B. Carr of Buckie Station.
Fruit tree offer allows selection of 4 from six varieties including apples apricot nectarines figs peaches pears plums prunes and quinces for 10 shillings. Roses offered at 1 shilling each in yellow red pink white. Trees ready pruned and sent by passenger train unless post is requested. Includes details on colors and delivery notes from L C Shepherd & Co Ltd in Wend Parker Street.
The census serves as a periodic national stock taking to measure population, distribution, and characteristics for governance. It informs transport, education, police, and public services, and supports democracy through accurate representation and planning. It also separates disease risk by sex or occupation to guide health authorities.
Goldsbrough Mort and Cod report 187 tons cataloged at today's salon, the largest offering for a series of pales since 1997. Prices for best pelts and autumns were steady to slightly down, with other descriptions down 2d to 4d per unit as supplies rise and expectations of further price declines grow. Bert 5/- in 7/6 nevonds to 4/. per dozen.
A lengthy tribute reviews Air Commodore Sir Charles Kingsford Smith as a pioneering aviator who set notable long distance records. It highlights his Australia to England and Atlantic ambitions, the Southern Cross aircraft, and the endurance required for multi hour flights. The piece recalls his early Perth Derby seaplane service, partnerships, aircraft modifications for ice prevention, and his role in popularizing aviation.
Wool Market notes limited activity in the city with few passed-in lots sold. Attention shifts to upcoming show and stud sheep sales offering chance to secure new bloodlines. Breeders warn of difficulty maintaining type while urging higher quality wool and stock.
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