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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
3
Garden guidance on seed starting setup sun exposure seed boxes on a dewell surface protect from rain and drips. Instructions cover seed depth soil mix fine sieves covering with paper hollow holes in bottoms and careful watering for even germination and later transplanting to permanent beds.
In a period marked by devaluation and trading shifts, wool markets show mixed signals as demand and raw material prices respond to international moves. Australian mill activity, French and Belgian exports, and broader wool prices influence buyers and sellers, with hopes of revived demand offset by rising costs and wary buyers.
The excerpt blends a travelogue style with cricket chatter and colonial reflections. It mentions Pepper as a promising batsman, Paytor Pewmer, Wally Haanme, and Robins, with bowling and fielding references. It muses on Harvester weather, December prospects, and a long inland journey through the Australian hinterland, ending with a list of local names and players.
The text resembles a fragmented report noting wheat harvest readiness and weather regulation concerns. It references farmers and a person or group, but lacks clear names, places, or dates to establish a coherent event or outcome.
Mixed flower seeds offered include asters pansies poppies and sweet peas with high doubles and long stems. Many colours and fine varieties praised as best for early sowing and free flowering, with substitutes for unavailable items.
Shepherd Son Limited announces a search for partners in Sydney, listing Payn and Gupilen as contact points. The notice mentions Rox 2608 S GPO and references Sheltered Seersinen, Pelugrama, and Shaphard in Sydney.
At a vesurt meeting of the Forbes Snawlers Association the general opinion urged Government steps to make electricity available to the county man. Cheap power for irrigation and smaller holdings was seen as key, with extension of main lines and a trial electrification plan discussed. The idea, already successful in New Zealand, was proposed for the county to improve lighting and power supply.
The Wellington Post Office announces Christmas and New Year hours and closures. On Christmas Day December 25 the office remains closed. Boxing Day December 28 opens for normal business but with limited services. New Year’s Day January 1 the building opens 2 am to 10 am for essential postal tasks only. Delivery and street posting boxes have adjusted hours and certain banking and government services are unavailable during the holidays.
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