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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
4
The article reviews Nemesia varieties such as Stelimasa Grandiflony and Compacta, noting height, color range, and suitability for edging and cut flowers. It mixes guidance on massing strains like Strumosa, and highlights Nemophila and Nigella for bed beauty, seed sowing, soil, and care tips.
A 1920s-style advertorial touts Digesti Rennies as a remedy for heartburn and digestive trouble during pregnancy. It cites a wife of a dentist and Mr T.E.B as endorsers, claims quick relief without water, and lists price, packaging, and availability from chemists. also mentions gardening tips with Chrysanthemums and general plant care.
A small jolfins seed arrived by post from England amid high hopes for a superb strain of alley-pansies. Noted as large, vigorous, and colorfully varied with a world-wide reputation. Available seeds offered by PL. G. at 3/6, 5/10, or 20-packet measures through Plane oma en Merchante at 10 Clarence Street.
Wartime dispatches report a Neale in Boheme and Moravia order seizing skis held by sport clubs for the German army. Only skis used by children were exempt. Many pairs were broken or considered unusable for campaigns. many owners claimed to have misplaced them for years.
Branding of large stock such as cattle and Norse involves voluntary registration under the Stock Brands Act of 1927. The process is through the Registrar of Brands in the Department of Agriculture, Sydney, or via a Pastures Protection Board. Fees include a minimum charge of 10 shillings for up to 20 head of stock, with graded rates for larger numbers.
The wool report notes ongoing appraisals of wool from the 1941/42 season with many oddments and crutchings arriving. NSW drought conditions worsen season outlook and relief areas are identified. Treated wool and greasy wool appraisals are described along with scouring and carbawising processes.
The piece notes that rabbit skins, processed in Australia, yield durable fur for military use such as caps and mittens for Allied troops. It cites export value around 42,000,000 yearly and mentions fur's resilience after dyeing. It also recounts rabbits introduced with early colonial history at Sydney Cove and their rapid spread as a pest.
Russell Scott Alec, a light entertainment producer in Melbourne known as The Big Dipper, performed in musical comedies abroad and in Australia before entering radio. He served with the Chmudingu artillery during the last war.
A clash involving ally Germia and Thilion unleashed a vast speed craft race powered by an eight super warline engine at 400 mph. The conflict drew in Grilaie's Spitives and a rise in sowlysmile machines, seen preparing for a Sov test and looming combat.
Arthur Gasson a 26 year old Austral treaty subject declares extreme wartime sentiments in Lismore area. He claims no relation to Australia's stance and defends his harsh views amid reports of conscription and enlistment pressures. The piece notes naval losses and broader wartime context in Port Moresby and surrounding regions.
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