23 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
1
H E Pitts Percy Street Portland announces appointment as representative for Stim Son and Firth Sydney. Will take orders and provide information. Contact ERL Carr AG Hallam Percy Street Portland phone 613 and 949.
The Portland Free Library held its annual meeting on Monday with directors and subscribers present. The treasurer detailed income and expenditure for the year, noting a debt at the start and a smaller balance at year end, along with funds from government grants and donations. The committee discussed new books, museum plans, and subscriber drives, reporting mixed responses from press campaigns and public canvassing. The meeting elected Mr A Kiel as president and appointed officers, with thanks extended to retiring committee members.
A new censorship law emphasizes parental consent for exhibition of films deemed unsuitable for general viewing. It restricts youth access by classifying films and allowing only guardians to decide what their children may see, while noting the film may still be shown to others if insightfully controlled by parents.
Manninee Jersey Stud promotes registered dairy offerings under patronage of Loreton Convent and a private hospital with Grace Jenkins as contact. Located on Percy Street Portland, phone 241, advertising twice daily milk for children and fresh milk and cream supplies.
A brief notice notes Faxation returns covering four valuations and computations on Blair Street in Portlanie. The item lists valuation work and related calculations, highlighting local activity in the street area.
Local ad lists numerous discounted items across Tim 40 dozen plates saucepans enameled ware and cookware. It highlights specials on mixed brands including Poke KTYLE style and a broad kitchen department with numerous prices and promotions.
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