21 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1933
Page
1
Percy Street Central Garage in Portland offers electrical and mechanical repairs. Services include starting motor issues, generator problems, wiring faults, brake and steering concerns, engine tuning, bore work, valve grinding, welding, tire and oil checks. Authorized Ford dealer for cars trucks and tractors.
An old style auto service pitch touts negligence free performance and long life for cars. It details checks and adjustments including belts ignition timing brakes and battery, plus inspection of wheels springs and components. It invites readers to call in for service and inspections.
The narrative recounts the Pitcairn mutineers vying for power with Tahitian natives, leading to murders, alliances, and near annihilation. John Adams survives as the last mutineer as violence erupts among settlers and natives, aided by a few women and lingering vengeance. The tale traces killings of Christian, Teac Martin, Brown, Williams, Quintal, and others, followed by a fragile, uneasy survival amid shifting loyalties.
A vintage ad touts a cough remedy named WEENZO as a superior household product. It claims Australians have saved money by preparing the syrup at home by adding a concentrated bottle to sweetened water, promising quick relief for both babies and adults and highlighting its value and ease of use.
A fragmented list of names and roles including Chieman Vice-chairman and several individuals such as Strachan Bowes Kelley Robin Gibton GE Leland Greene Sir Naber Fairbaien KH Samuel Cooke General Warner Moewan Carrol Learmonth and an agent reference. The text appears to be a partial organizational roster with unclear context.
Obscure notes praise monumental sculptor E A Holden and announce new library books and upgraded sterilizing cabinet in Portland. Up to date popular authors are added monthly with 40 new volumes available for readers. Books may be read for three pence.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a public notice referencing a pathway department, mentions of public sanitation or orientation, and incomplete names and actions. No clear event date, location, or responsible agency is readable.
Jet services offered at low rates with guaranteed workmanship and free instruction. Includes baths, washrooms, amics, and all plumbers' requisites. Lending library launched at Julia Birvet shop featuring items previously unavailable. Printed by C. Gh. Pet- Ue in Portland.
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