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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1925
Page
3
The official tender notice lists a 300 ton supply of premed sions to be delivered, 6 ft long by about 5 jin, with delivery and stacking at the factory. Tenderers may bid per quantity, with minimums of 30 tons, and the lowest bid not necessarily accepted.
Weather dampens show week results as Portland race club reports smaller fields and slightly lower totals. Henty Handicap and Pony Races produce close finishes with rider cautions and notable performances by Royal George and Soe West among others.
A ruined day for racing with few runners and damp attendance. Results list Clear Cut winning the BOUBE BURDLS RACE by Ballads, time 4.10, and DARTMOOR with Beyde winning at 28 to 1, details show jockeys and horses among sparse entries.
Assistant engineer T H Smith told the Royal Commission on Victoria port development that estalishing an overseas port at Portland would aid Western District trade. He cited 1921 wheat exports from Portland and limited 1923 shipments, noting direct imports to Portland or nearby towns could ease road transport and reduce rail costs while maintaining sufficient harbor depth for large parcels.
The Daly Mail reports on a new modern English Bible translation by Dr Jims Moffatt of Glasgow and team, eight years in the making. The work claims to be a faithful rendering in readable handwriting rather than a rewrite of authorised versions.
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