02 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1934
Page
1
Surgeon Dentists Pratensions MM and L Thomas announce rifle practice at the Ranges, South Portland, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday until a specified date. A Red Wing signal will be hoisted an hour before and during practice, ships must stay half a mile from the line, practice at 4000 yards from the beach.
Fragmented OCR text lists prices for wares and services, mentions blacksmithing, and notes items like Removals and Overland Vie. References to Willys Knight and Whippet Oars appear as brands or models amid a garbled label of prices and schedules.
A spoof essay critiques a male fantasy of controlling wives. It parodies advice columns and a mock guide “How U0 Managed Wife” by a narrator Jill, detailing comic domestic scenes. The narrator jokes about a magistrate visit, a wife’s clever observations, and the futility of patriarchal plans as married life unfolds with irony.
A fragmented 19th century prose excerpt reflects on dreams and gender roles. It contemplates idealized innocence, marriage, and social expectations, acknowledging limits of imagination and the silent burden of daily discipline.
Weldon's Publications advertises the July Weldon's Journal with seven free sewing patterns for women and children, plus fashion features, home crafts, cookery, beauty, and gardening. It notes two issues: Weldon's Journal and Weldon's Book for Children, with patterns and embroidery ideas, and lists Australian distribution via Weldon's Pattern Depot in Sydney.
An old advertising blurb promotes Great Cough Remedy by MEENEO, claiming wide Australian savings and a method to mix with water for chest and throat relief. It emphasizes a strong brand presence and household use.
W Walpole offers water services with good workmanship and best quality materials for hot water and septic tank work. Includes basins sinks and all plumbers' requisites. Workmanship guaranteed. Contact Portland for prompt service.
Portland Plant Farm advertises flower and vegetable seeds, season plants, hedge plants, and cabbage and cauliflower stock. Proprietor Vickery offers various seed goods at Fitagersld Street in West Portland with seasonal prose.
R E Carpenter announces establishment of WHA and invites designs estimates for monumental work in the western district. Local representative Benson, Ware and Wyatt & Co promote new branches and a Port land cash business selling sporting goods. Wyatt & Co notify public of opening a hardware shop in Percy Street with quick service. Terms and repairs offered.
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