22 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists merchants and services including electrical and welding work, opticals, and stock consignments. It notes appointments at pharmacies and various stores with scattered times and dates across Melbourne suburbs like Collins Street and Harwood.
A fragmented religious meditation extols Easter faith, quoting scripture on Christ rising and the resurrection’s meaning for believers. It contrasts wavering belief with the certainty of the empty tomb and the promise of eternal life for the faithful.
Debates in Parliament over Government policy and anti Communist rhetoric roiled Australian politics. Opposition leaders argued Communist influence threatened democracy, while government ministers defended free expression and warned against deception. The discourse tied to a forthcoming referendum and the broader struggle between conservative and leftist forces in Australia.
A garbled OCR page lists multiple barristers and solicitors with street addresses in Portland, mentioning Dartmoor visits, office hours, and various phone numbers. It references McFadyen, Ne Pargy Street, and Gawler Street addresses, plus insurance and incident-related phrases amid faded contact details.
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