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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
3
A damaged OCR segment lists death notices and family names including Roberts Salter Benson Burgess and the Gambler secretary note with dates in 1950s 1960s. It also shows hospital notes and schedules with scattered weekdays and times, plus fragmentary references to Port and Hospital and Warracknabeal.
Hospital Sunday collections added to Portland hospital funds include 48 pounds 11 shillings 8 pence previously acknowledged and 10 pounds 12 shillings 5 pence from the Methodist Church, bringing the total to 640 pounds 4 shillings 1 pence. Port Brisbane, flagship of the Port Line, is due to arrive in Portland tomorrow morning to load frozen cargo from Borthwick’s. The youth travel appeal reports further donations totaling 166 pounds 4 shillings 1 penny, led by Mor Filgate with contributions from Albertson, Mr and Mrs O Hein, and Mr H M Hinsch. Rural automatic telephone exchange for Homerton and Myrr Mackinnon approved, to be in service by year end 1950. Drumborg Sports Club fixes February 4, 1951 for its annual cycling carnival, with enhanced programme content to be announced. Guardian printing department closes December 21, 1950, reopening January 4, 1951. orders after December 9 will likely be delayed until mid January 1951.
The summer siege period covers Glenelg Portland and Wannon from June 6 to March 1, with town supplies strained by engine trouble at Oypempln station. Port towns issued strict conservation notices as Heywood Football Club closed the season with a loss, while Heywood and Portland arks reported mixed results in cricket and local sports.
Bright singing and large congregations marked the Sunday School anniversary services with Mrs Fraser Sutherland as preacher. Rev J W Mills led the evening, youths trained by A Barcham. A Monday tea meeting featured items for children and a presentation to A Barcham. Mission secretary Rev Georgy Anderson lectured on Ernabella and New Hebrides. P.W.M.A. sent clothing to Korea. Mills family holidaying at Queencliff. Wanted waitress and kitchen maid at Gordon Hotel.
An essay-like notice extols conscience as a vital guide along life’s roads and in civic duties. It contrasts heedless speed with cautious conduct near railways and road signs, cites historical figures, and invokes biblical and philosophical references to moral direction.
An old Portland advertisement promotes Ethel German Exclusive Gowns and related garments including Frocks Coats Skirts and Bridal Evening Wear. It notes a mail address P O Box 111 and phone 756 with scattered lines about a rifle shooting event on a range and a masthead motif.
A vivid reminiscence of Cape Bridgewater and Lower Bridgewater from a Portland writer. Describes landscapes, wildflowers, cliffs, beaches, and old coastal huts. notes frail cineraria, sea birds, and the remote, romantic beauty. Recollects Shelly Beach, the Rope Water, and Torrey-like sea views amid wildflower blooms and blue waters.
Mr E D Mackinnon M P secured a polling place at Gorey West following his representations for the Gorse West Progress Association. The Commonwealth electoral officer approved the location for the convenience of local electors.
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