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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
4
A fragment from a New York paper recalls a discussion about the interpreter of the name Hitler within the Avis Paper Hangers Union. The speaker criticizes him as not only a terrible worker but also incapable of hanging paper straight, noting the decrease in jobs and the scorn faced by his role.
Garden note outlines methods for rose planting in stiff red clay or sandy soils. It advises trenching, adding heavy subsoil, gypsum dust, and potash, forming a raised bed, and careful root placement with a mound to ensure downward outward root growth. It also covers watering, soil firming, and planting depth for budded plants on briar stocks.
Readers are advised to prepare rose plants before setting, stake early to avoid root damage, and water moderately as soils cool. It also suggests creating rearyard vegetable plots with deep digging and rotted manure, recommending narrow east west beds and peas as a rejuvenating crop.
An 115 year old firm sells seven fruit trees for 10/6 to Shepherds. Choices include Apple, plum, apricot, nectarine, peach, quince, and more. pick any seven from the catalogue. Extra trees at the rate seven for 10/6. delivery by rail prepaid to railway towns, post free if requested.
Mexico has decided to declare war against the Axis, aligning with the Allies. Mexico becomes the 27th nation in the war, boosting support for the United States and allied efforts.
The wartime manpower strain hits farmers and primary producers across Australia, but authorities vow no further conscription for those in farming while some temporarily released from service aid sowing and harvest. Farmers respond with cooperation, reorganizing practices to protect crops and dairy, acknowledging the shared sacrifice needed to weather the war.
An Independent Belgian News Agency report to the BBC says Brussels residents show defiance in wartime by chalking anti Nazi slogans on main boulevards. Inscriptions read Down with Hitler and Long live de Gaulle, painted by white tires on the road as street-sweepers arrived.
Sydney ABC producer Charles Wheeler notes heavy absences among young actors as military service depletes talent. Peter Finch and others join the forces, forcing radio to cast older actors in youth roles. Wheeler says women are unsuitable for male parts and that mature stars are taking over.
A British minesweeper manned by a diverse crew including an ex trawler skipper, a pawn broker, a timber works clerk, bricklayers, miners, a chef, and a weaver from Kidderminster plus other peaceful trades. They attempt to remove lettering with brushes and acids.
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