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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1935
Page
4
A Maitland centenary piece surveys notable locals who shaped public life beyond the district. It lists figures from boxing history to clergy, architects, educators, and early news publishers, noting memorials and ties to Maitland’s broader impact.
The Farners and Gresiova Co operative Co reports on October 30 that their sale on October 29 offered 9 778 bales. Wools from central western areas aroused interest while Mudgee Rylstone and Moree districts provided attractive clips. Quality varied with some fine to super fine material though burr and dust affected western and Riverina lots.
The market quoted sheep and lambs at strong values with lambs leading gains while ewes softened. Cattle yarding showed firmness in prime lots but general descriptions eased by 20 to 20s per 100 pounds. A Legislative Council bill in South Australia set hotel trading hours amid noisy scenes with women spectators restrained by police.
The article describes specimen plants suited for large tubs and shaded positions such as juniper cypress and retifrosporan varieties. It stresses careful watering for heat tolerance, regular pruning of fuchsias, and notes popular single and double fuchsia cultivars. Also covered are azaleas, aquilegia, petunias, begonias, salvias, and dahlias, plus a rise in interest for kohlrabi and eggplant.
Ranging from sowing thin seeds to space needs and watering habits the article outlines garden steps for quick tender growth. It stresses not burying bulbous parts and keeping sprouts on surface soil, with suggestions for thinning shaping and timing of harvest.
Sudan grass seed from a 109 year old farm seed firm marketed as Australian grown and recleared for purity and germination. Price listed at 43d per 1b for large lots with cheaper ad per pound for smaller lots. Government approval by N.8.W. mentioned. District prices of other farm seeds available on request.
Four hundred girls help prepare Lady Alice Scott’s wedding trousseau for the Duke of Gonsester on November 6. Some sew, others embroider, many hidden personal touches into the garments. This ancient Scottish superstition aims to bring happiness and fortune to the bride.
Sprinte and Bal Wad Co Ltd publish a Tuesday catalogue showing nine showy clips and overall strong demand though sleeve quality remains weak. Greasy merino sold to 20d and several lots across D Wales, Stockinbingal, Cootamundra, Mudgee, Dunedoo, Anglewood, Attunga, Somerton, and other accounts reach 17–20d per bale with varied bale counts and merchants named.
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