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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
2
Analysis notes widows increasingly remarriage after age 40, with war years shifting averages. Data show widows over 40 securing husbands at higher rates than spinsters across age bands, and postwar trends bring younger average remarriage age from 41 to 34. Explanations cite retained charm, mature worldliness, and social engagement boosting widow appeal.
The Rev F J Dunkley delivered the sixteenth sermon in the Back to the Bible series at the Baptist Church on Sunday night. He spoke on the birth of Jesus from Luke 2 1, stressing the Bible as God’s Word and the accuracy of prophecies. He noted the humble birth in a stable fulfilled God’s exact plan and linked Christ’s birth to calendar dating and culture, ahead of next week’s final sermon on the great white throne.
The Verbena, long blooming and showy, has risen from interbreeding of several South American varieties to a species used for general garden purposes. Its origin allows wide color variation from red to purple and white, with yellow remaining absent, and breeding aims to preserve species integrity by avoiding alien crosses.
Similar shading suggests transplanting seedlings into rich loamy soil in a sunny spot with ample space and dry periods to prevent drought stress. Verbena, under these conditions, makes a superb bedding plant for summer and autumn. A well-grown plant bears trusses 8 to 10 inches around with individual flowers about an inch wide, and the plant is heavily bloomed. Sow seeds now for autumn bloom.
The article discusses favorable rains enabling sowings of cucumber melons squashes marrowspumpkins and tomatoes plus French Butter and Lima beans. It highlights Wood's Centenary Butter Bean and Sunshine French Bean as recommended varieties and describes pod size and flavor. It also includes a humorous poem about Father William and a young man.
Joseph Thompson and Son undertakers advertise their services from Maughan Street with 273 phone line available day or night for funeral arrangements and emergencies.
Article traces Verbena from Celtic vervain roots to Roman references and later mystic lore. It notes a past decline from disease due to over cultivation and crowding, then revival through improved varieties, larger florets, and seeds yielding strong plants. Guidance covers soil, moisture, air, and sowing depth for best results.
A playful verse in mock dialogue contrasts old time dances with modern games like foot ball and golf. It humorously notes less formal rules, carefree fun, and referees not needing firearms, poking at contemporary athletic culture.
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