31 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bidding event at Tyrwndarra yard by Dennys and Lascelles. Mentions cattle and sheep, prime stock, weighs, futures, and potential buyers. Readable names and concrete items are limited by damaged text.
An odd OCR extract shows numerous real estate terms and property details including multiple mentions of houses with 4 to 7 rooms, acreages, and site notes. The passage includes stray names and garbled phrases while cataloging dwellings and building features.
An obscure 19th century ledger fragment lists Thuaidlaw and Co Ltd as stock and general commission agents with references to lenders, private sales, and multiple locations. The text names Hamilton and Lanaland areas, noting private sales and advised transactions with various firms and individuals, though details are fragmentary.
Readable gaps show Portland Athletic Club hosting an event at HAC on Wednesday with Noah Ryans and others expected to attend. Officials invite local participants to compete in a trimmed field destined for the junior trials.
A fragmented list of apparel and footwear with prices and descriptions, including men’s shirts and boots, boys’ blouses, navy overalls, and serge knickers. The garbled text preserves product names, brands, and sale prices, reflecting a catalog-style sale notice from a past period.
The text lists phases and calendar days including New Moon and Full Moon events. It references Sundays Mondays Wednesdays and various numbers, with scattered phrases like Mama and Sindy as potential misreads of names or events.
The Portand Guardian reports a busy week in Portland including shipping notes, a fatality at Port Arid Hospital, a lighthouse accident, a man injured but recovering, and upcoming events. The piece highlights seaside activities, theater and library shows, and local court notes with scattered details about residents and businesses.
The Dartmoor Blue tennis club hosted a mixed list of singles doubles and mixed events with many matches tight and notable performances. Top players like V Spencer and Lasey posted strong results while the host team faced mixed doubles defeats and a lingering home-court challenge. The meet highlighted new talent and close games lasting into long sets and games.
Haywood venue saw a tense cricket clash as Colts sought victory with eager batting from E Hupputs and Lenboun Zanelli leading a strong forward effort. bowlers Davin, Muppaca and E Moppata claimed key wickets, while Bearen, Zanesh Koran, and Teague contributed. Postponed events shadow a Queen carnival and nearby functions.
Readable fragments describe a clearance at a mall area including a corner near Gawler and Palmer streets with a reference to 748 cm and times 10.18 am and 1.10 am on Mondays. Mentions streets and a fund, but details are unclear.
A local trophy is described as donated by Mr Waldron and bearing the inscription quoted as the amon. The note confirms the prize’s origin and expected ceremonial presentation.
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