30 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a catalog of industrial gear including manure spreaders pumps windmill sellers and wheel-mounted lorries with mentions of ball bearing separators and lens and pour-wheeled devices. It hints at agents for Weber windmill and McGraph products.
The Royal Automobile Club of Portland announces free road service and motor car insurance benefits with representation by district agents E J Kirkedon Dick Mr A T Allen and A G Tuting. Roadwork and gravel supply details with appointment times in Portland Heywood and Narkrawoung at local stores and guest houses August 30 31.
The Portland district mourns the sudden death of Mr Ron Brisbane, longtime Ayrshire cattle breeder and manager at Gowrie Park. He chaired the Victorian Ayrshire Association, contributed to the Melbourne Royal Show wins, and led the Portland butter factory’s board. Survived by widow and daughter Patricia, his funeral was held at the Portland South cemetery with a large Western District turnout and a Masonic service. An elder brother Hazel Brisbane died recently in similar circumstances.
Local supplier offers inscriptions cut for any cemetery and quick, affordable carrying services. Contact West Portland address 160 W Jennings Palmer Street Portland. Offers furniture removal and supplies of wood gravel sand water with prompt delivery.
A fragmented OCR list highlights several merchants and services including railway carriers and produce traders. Names such as McClintock's Vinegar Meyers Emporium Delivery Agent and Darke Night appear alongside service advertisements. Various contact phrases claim prompt reliable timely service and weekly market notes.
Notification from Portland Rifle Club states rifle practice occurs Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays until July 1048. A red flag will mark the line near the target and a half mile safety radius applies. Captain L Jones issues the order dated September 1 1047.
Schedule notes bus departures at 4.16 am on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, and 5 am on Monday Wednesday Friday. Service runs from Warrnambool via Wally with Melbourne Train arrival at 2 am. Pie Trucks depart Portland North with Wey Wood pickups on Monday August 30, with special arrangements and attendance by Mr Alan Fulhey and associates at trucking yards on set dates.
General cargo and furniture moving services advertised for Palmer Street Portland. Company offers specialized moving options with contact via IM for inquiries.
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