09 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1935
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and vague event timing with recurring Monday references and Tuesdays. It mentions St Noumstie and partnerships such as Millsine Meywood, creating an unclear calendar for weekly activities and returns.
An advertisement offers a sewing machine from B. F. Aitken with weekly payments of 3 shillings 6 pence. The copy touts affordability and promises savings, urging readers to buy now with small weekly installments.
Gardening columnist Ent ity 2 by W. Robinson of Ormond Pine Fore Pty. Lad lays out flowers good for cutting and arrangements. He notes varieties for June July home use, autumn bloom from interplanted bulbs, depth of planting, and care. He lists marigolds like Guinws and Blue sheens, Phlox Drummond, Vincas, and peppers for warm districts, plus a broad catalog of vegetables and herbs for mixed beds.
Kitchen garden guidance favors warm weather and careful watering, with liquid feeds and soil stirring to promote early growth. Avoid overfeeding foliage and monitor fertilizer placement to prevent damage. Cape Gooseberry is highlighted as a preferred warm climate crop, set 2 to 4 feet apart in well-dug rows, with careful staking and pinching to promote sturdy growth.
A noisy missive urges rapid response from readers to ensure Christmas mailings and greetings are sent before peak times. It warns against late delivery and fines, notes telegraph and postage rate changes, and instructs on proper envelope sealing and wording to avoid surcharges.
Westlake's Motor Services advertises transport services for Port Fairy and Portland routes with arrival details and contact hints. The fragmented text lists a 4.16 am arrival time and mentions hire care services and a phone reference, indicating a local travel or car service listing.
The document lists the Union Trustee Company of Australia Ltd with subscribed capital of £499,000 and guarantees of £60,000 from the State Government. It names officers including Sir James A. M. Elder as Chairman and Samuel Cooke as General Manager, with other executives listed such as J. Greene and Alex F. Hell.
In Port Fairy district the Clydesdale stallions Junior Guard and Grant Guard are offered for standing at stud with details on ages heights and breeding terms. Prospective buyers are invited to inquire at Mexwood and contact stud groom Mirco ck for more particulars and paddock arrangements available in the surrounding Yambuk area.
Notice from Captain Taylor of the Portland Rifle Club dated April 29 4935 announces rifle practice at the ranges South Portland every Monday Wednesday and Saturday with a red flag hoisted at Magpole head and safety distances described.
E Burgoyne licensed plumber at Percy Street Portland offers hot and cold water services, sewer work, tanks, baths, basins and troughs with guaranteed workmanship. Customer inquiries invited via the premises recently occupied by the Centenary Commission.
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