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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
1
Gardening Cotuma by J W Rebimon discusses June planting, soil preparation, and mulching for perennials. It highlights varieties such as Lilium species and Peony, notes soil and manure guidance, and emphasizes establishment after first year growth.
The article advises preparing for future crops, stressing thorough work now to repay labor later. It recommends growing culinary herbs and suggests purchasing young plants or seeds, noting sunlight, drainage, and soil depth requirements for successful herb gardening and a steady supply.
Wes Teese announces guaranteed used machinery from all makers with generous allowances and immediate delivery. The firm markets as the largest motor crossa firm outside Melbourne and invites phone or mail contact for a good deal and service.
The guide lists herbs and perennials such as marjoram thyme mint and tarragon for a kitchen garden. It covers spacing 2 to 14 inches between plants and 12 to 14 inches between rows, transplanting divisions in winter, and notes mint and thyme prefer well drained soil, with regular division every second or third year.
An advertisement lists water service, tanks, baths, basins and related workmanship guarantees. It promotes Bryn Tiros Wind and Queensland Insurance Day as local agency partners with the Union Trustee Company of Australia. Several addresses in Sydney and Melbourne are provided alongside references to cash guarantees and executor trustee roles.
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