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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1934
Page
8
A historical account details Bingere Bolem and helpers Nammi and Tommy hunting waterfowl in the Upper Richmond area. It describes tree duck hunts with boomerangs, ambush tactics, decoys, and nets, plus travel along riversides and lagoons, ending with a public send-off for Mr. T. N. Johnstone in Manilla, New South Wales.
The article praises climbing plants for shade and beauty on windows and porches. It advises choosing deciduous climbers for winter light, using climbers to cover fences and arches, and stresses ground prep, drainage, and well-mixed manure to protect young roots. It warns against manure contact with roots and suggests insulating soil with sand to secure plants.
Fragment describes ready ranunculus and anemone bulbs for color all season, instructs planting depth about 1 inch and spacing about 3 inches, and promotes purchases of parcels for 3 shillings with an offer of 50 best mixed waters. The text is garbled but centers on garden bulbs and a mail-order sale.
P L O Shepherd and Son Ltd advertise Treva plant stock and farm and garden goods on offer with prices and catalog details. The notice highlights available plants, tools, and related merchandise aimed at growers and hobbyists.
German geophysicist Dr Kud olf Krachmann predicts a major extension of the Rand reef beyond 100 miles, reviving hopes of vast wealth. His magnetometer surveys and underground curves persuade engineers that deep level mining could unleash a new era for Johannesburg’s goldfields built by pioneers like Struben, Albu, Louise, and Pritchard.
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd report cattle sales with 4800 head yarded, no Queensland cattle, heavy weight bullocks weaker by 5 to 10 shillings, lightweight cows cheaper, sheep total 27,598 for the week. Prime ewes and lambs up slightly while other stock held firm. Easter near limits quotable cattle, potential goldfield survey across 200 square miles eastern Transvaal reveals faulting dykes and outcrops. optimism on Witwatersrand gold output and possible expansion to 10,000 feet with geologic progress and a forecast of renewed prosperity.
Premier cites a £2,000,000 loan approved by the Loan Council as a starting point for government schemes to boost employment through rural industries and improved amenities. He argues workers should be allowed to build in their own towns with water, sewerage, lighting, and power. A board will decide the full scheme based on evolving circumstances.
Fragmentary report from Australia notes a Langshan pullet owned by Pointon of Gympie laying 152 standard eggs in 152 consecutive days beginning May 1932. Contenders include Australorp with 139 days and other notes such as Hawkesbury Langshan and Victorian duck records.
A fragmentary report describes Miss Nila Cram Cook-Gandhi fleeing from an ashram or seminar. Her heart is said to be leaping with thrills as authorities consider deportation to America. Her son, married to a Greek woman, is in Ahmedabad under Gandhi’s watch and may be sent to Calcutta or the United States.
Mr W Covikie, police magistrate of dhin district, is promoted to the Licensing Reduction Board and will assume appointment almost immediately. He visited Manila on Tuesday for the last time and resided at the ideal court. He appears to have been involved since 1988. Mr May PML was transferred to the Unroner's Court in Sydney.
A sea snake, about 2ft long and newly arrived at the Queensland Museum, fatally attacked a large tortoise in a tank after a brief period of apparent harmony. The incident ended when the snake fatally bit the tortoise, while the sea snake survived and was later placed in another tank with tortoises. The specimen is a rare dipysurus duboisii, cream with brown and black markings, first of its kind received alive.
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