06 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
1
Reports from Melbourne indicate sharp price increases across food groups with fear of limited supplies. Traders warn turnover may stay high as buyers face constrained availability while authorities and merchants discuss relief and stabilizing measures.
Amid tense wartime funding debates the government signals acceptances of assurances. Key figures including Prime Minister and Labor leaders push for financing the war through proposed taxes and reforms while avoiding deep public dissent. The coalition seeks unity on policy, stressing commitments to wartime measures and the budget plan.
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria notes common remarks at a gathering in Hetland. Attendees include Alex Audvisin, Purnell, Greeny, Silventen, Segal, Taylus, and Ke von with various absences. The document calls for subscription details and invites any complaints or information to assist members.
Ryegrass and nou Mount Warkem subter reported in the western district with cultivation notes and mentions of related fields and coatings. The text records unclear terms and possible farm activities involving ryegrass varieties and local plots.
Public notice describes a practice at Rutger in South Portland on a Wednesday and the following Saturday. It mentions a plan to hold a heat at a flagpole and a 4000 yard range from the time of an order to be executed. Names and naval terms appear, with references to Portland and Vietorts.
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