Australia dominate Surrey and Northampton series in bold innings play
Bradman top scored in the Surrey match with 143 as Australia posted 528, aided by Hassett 98 and O'Reilly six wickets. Earlier Northampton were skittled for 194 and 135 after Australia made 406 in reply, Bradman amid a stunning 194 not out. With Bradman 876 runs and Hassett 712 so far, the season points to three players nearing a 100 run month as May fixtures continue ahead of the June test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Bradman
Brown
Australia
Northhampton
Surrey
London Oval
Fingleton
Badcock
Chipperfield
Hassett
Waite
Barnett
White
O'Reilly
Ward
Baring
Gregory
Berry
Wishlock
L Eading
Brathan
Garden tips on Peatmoss ferns and Camellia Sasangua
Garden note highlights using Peatmoss as a sole potting medium for Maidenhair and other ferns, with advice on its benefits for pot plants and garden soil. Also covers dahlias lifting timing, Camellia Sasangua flowers and shrub use, South African Daisy hybrid improvements, and ornamental herbs for borders.
Quality Fruit Trees on Credit Deal for Shepherds
An old advertisement offers fruit trees on credit from 10/6 with free carriage for orders of seven or more. Choices include Apple Almond Apricot Fig Grapefruit Lemon Mandarin Peach Pear Prune Japanese Plum Orange Quince and more. Prices and carriage terms vary with stock.
Sheep and lambs sale report at Homebush stockyards
P L Shepherd & Son Ltd report Monday sales at Homebush with 42269 sheep and lambs penned. Prices mostly steady. wethers to 24/4, ewes 24/10, lambs 29/8. Cattle yarded with bulls to £18 8s, cows £9 14s, vealers £9 2s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Pilt
Hospital births rise in Manila District since July
The Hospital Board reported 154 babies born at Manila District Hospital since November 1939, with one death. Still births numbered eight and seven were premature. No maternal mortality. Since last July 69 babies were born. Mr N Kennedy called the figures pleasing as only one death occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Hospital Board
Manilla
N. Kennedy
Bad country aerodromes hamper northern air services
North Western Airlines has built an aerodrome at Moree costing 1600 pounds and plans 1300 more for hangars and public facilities. No government or local council assistance. The piece notes country aerodromes are unsafe and hinder air transport with towns like Singleton Muswellbrook Manilla Barraba lacking facilities and Scone field on private property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western Airlines, Ltd
Moree
Sydney Morning Herald
North Western Airlines
Bettween
Sydney
Mores
Tamworth
Brisbane
Northwest
Singleton
Muswellbrools
Manilla
Barraba
Aerodrone
Scone
Thempany
Taanworth
Optometrist Visit in Manilla Next Saturday May 28
An optometrist from Sydney will visit Manilla at the Royal Hotel on Saturday May 28 from 9 am to 1 pm for eye examinations. The notice warns against trespassing with penalties. Printed for Manilla Newspaper Co. by Altol Richmond McLeod, Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F
Sweeny
Sydney
Manilla
Royal Hotel
Manila Newspaper Co
Altol Richmond McLeod
Manilla Street
Reward Offered for Information on Stock Theft and Trespass
Notice declares a substantial reward for information leading to conviction for stock theft and trespassing on properties BLOURA HAZEL DEAN Arthur Sulman and Springmount areas. It warns hunting shooting fishing interfering with fences removing stock or other noise will be prosecuted. all straying stock impounded. previous permissions cancelled. authorities will act without respect to persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Batdwin
Hong Flat
Springmount
R. H. Hudson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riculturat
Cavanagh
G.f.b.grill
Imperial Hotel
C.T.A. House
Wally Rooke
Telephone
P.O. Box
York
Canberra
Feros
Glitsos Manilla
North West
Salecs
Manilla & District News
and Public Works
Stock Exchange
Commonwealth
Commonwealth ‘Treasury
Casey
Hobbs
Hammond
Trumper
Grace
Ranjitsinhji
Quality Fruit Trees
P. L. (. Shepherd & Son Ltd
G.P.C
Leo. O'Neill
S. Tailor
Jack Kearns
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Government
ALU
Optometrist
Walgett
Gunnedah
Phare
Arthur Sulman
Bruch Park
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