The Coolibah Denizen Of Inland Australia
The coolibah or eucalyptus mitrothera is described for potential planting in a Tasmanian garden. Details cover the tree’s water yielding roots, traditional uses by natives for drinking water and food, bark as a snake bite poultice, timber strength, and how its harsh climate design may fare in gentler Devonport conditions. The piece ends noting Bobby Pearce’s world sailing time record in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Luan
Paterson
Devonport
Carnation soil care cures disease and drainage issues
The article discusses soil improvement for carnations, noting sandy soils need body from lime and organic matter, drainage to prevent disease, and regular cultivation. It outlines underground and surface drainage methods, warns wet conditions invite disease, and suggests Colloidal Sulphur sprays as a preventive measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linpress
Health Remedies and Carnations Promoted by local ad
A fragmented ad discusses Meg Marshall praising a remedy and markets various carnations. It lists varieties such as Merimbula, Samon Clovella, Vashti, and Esqtvite, noting large blooms, strong growth, free flowering, and appealing colors. The copy touts the flowers’ scent, color, and garden suitability with cultivation tips.
Incoherent Nutrient Claims and Odd Pest Tips
A scrambled text discusses plant nutrients nitrogen and potash as essential, mentions Portales tablets, and lists pest enemies like Wwoodlie suw-pivs and greybucks. It combines dubious fertiliser advice with odd dish preparation instructions and unclear product directions.
New Marigold Crown of Gold blooms through summer
Describes NEW MARIGOLD Crown of Gold cheysanthe with curved petals forming a collar of broad petals, golden orange color, odorless foliage, flowering from early season through summer. 1/- packet post free. Write for Dahlia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maris
Post Sree
Planting report notes mixed NW slope conditions
The report from director A A Watson on the North Western Slope describes widespread wet weather, saturated soils, and rapid crop growth with early plantings showing some crowding and go down. Excess moisture causes yellowing in some regions though overall crops appear healthy with black vats and weeds common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Watson
Sav ings Bank Business Promises Interest Profits
There is nothing undignified in transacting savings bank business yet there is profit to be earned on monies that would otherwise lie idle. The note emphasizes prudent savings and banking activity as a steady financial practice for men.
Weather and sports notes from a busy day at sea and land
Reports suggest a spell of gusty weather would help crops dry up rust and ripen in time. In sports, Brownville battles Shichly in American Singles Championships while news from Elizabeth Bay records the death of Lieut Governor Sir Phillip Street at 75.
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Brouovich
Shichly
Brownvielle
Menaies
Phillip Street
Elizabeth Bay
Sud
Cupra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oliver Hart-Parr
Vel. Sohn McGrath Ltd
J. T. Robertson & CO
Manilla
Oliver Hert-Parr
THE
Australia
Bobby Pearce
Byatd Paddon
Canada
Tilloch & Co. Ply. Ltd
Kent
Liverpool Sts
Sydney
Ideal Radio
E.M.V
British Empire
Amd
Mave Oes
Servien
Ceater
H. C. Dengate
Wil
Meg
Marshall
Blockhouse Bay Rd
Avondale
Stoddart & Hayward Pty, Ltd
Agetti
Oldsmobile
Ocal
Cliftons Pty. Ltd
P. L. C. Shepherd & Son Ltd. Pty, Ltd
G.P.C
Blundell
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Fusteatia
Commonwealth
GTB
Harhers
Mymvyorth
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