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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
4
A garden writer argues Liliums are not hard to grow and offers practical advice. It discusses burying bulbs in the ground, best soil types, organic mulch, cool winter placement near deciduous shrubs, and careful handling of delicate Auratum varieties to prevent scale loss and water uptake issues.
Scrappy advertisement notes stock sales at the Board's Saleyards Waratah with poultry foods and dried meats advertised. Mentions quality concerns and cheap prices, urging storekeepers to supply poultry foods and related products.
Reports praise the Coronation as a unifying event with widespread celebrations in the Dominions. The text notes public loyalty and entertainment via wireless apparatus, including a London ceremony description and Ring’s speech, with events planned from June 2 to 6 and high demand for ation rates and songs.
The article explains how moisture moves in lily bulbs and how to place scales to control water absorption. It notes damp sand wrapping, sulfur additives to curb fungi, top dressings with potassium salts, and maintaining well drained soil. It recommends careful watering during growth and flowering for best color and health.
109 years old firm Shepherds offers 7 fruit trees for 10/6 with free carriage. Choose apples almonds apricots peaches figs grapes persimmons quinces from current list or any available. Regular citrus and deciduous trees priced separately. prepaid railway towns.
The Wool-Report notes limited private treaty activity and cautious selling as reports from London and Japan influence prices. Consignments arrive in fair quantities, with Sydney sales set for June 7 to 10 and a possible June auction. weather and feed shortages press on stocks but overall quality remains solid.
Goldsbrough Mart and Co Ltd report a decline in supplies with total offerings around 61 tons. A weaker market for sharkskin and pelts was noted though autumn damasks and other better grades still fetched modest values per pound.
An advertisement highlights a stereotype by contrasting the misogynist ideal with a traditional housewife's role. It promotes Aunt Mary's Cookery Book, claiming it offers over 400 recipes and household hints. The full colour illustrated book is offered by mail for one shilling and two pence, with payment details and address in Sydney.
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