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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
3
A historical note records a correspondence item about ace performances in a local event. The fragment mentions individuals linked to teams or groups and hints at competitive outcomes. Further readable details identify names and affiliations connected to the contest.
A letter to the editor from DE PROFUNDIO questions local support for the American fleet plan, urging ratepayers to press the mayor and parliamentary representative to take initiative and reveal clearer local welfare goals amid upcoming elections.
A damaged OCR passage lists station hours and fees for the Portland Telegraph Bureau with garbled times and unclear entries. It mentions closures at various periods and a fee for messenger calls within one mile, but the text is largely unreadable and inconsistent.
The Portland Public Band held its annual meeting in Town Hall with Mayor present. W E Teomis credited as Bandmaster for a successful year. net takings reached £40 2s 5d while total receipts stood at £151 8s 1d and expenses detailed in the balance sheet. The committee thanked volunteers, noted lighting upgrades, and welcomed Mayor J Wiltshire.
July 18 saw Drumborg and Heywood representatives take on Milltown at Milltown in ideal weather. Heywood Drumborg won 38 28 with Moore Benbow and Carter among top scorers and players noted as standouts. The teams plan a rematch on Heywood soil.
The Northern Times notes Mr D N McLeod’s social at Cosseyone Lodge with J James installing master and a post ceremony banquet. It reports on orange production at Mintiya station praised for size and quality and mentions Mintiya trees sourced from Woodbridge Guilford. Also covered are stock notes: blood stallion Receptos bought for Me D N MacLeod and plans for shearing at Minilya station starting September 25.
Fragmented OCR describes a medical condition linked to kidneys and fevers with sweating and abnormal urination. It mentions a treatment or product called Warner's Bale Rafe and a reference to Dr. Benen and a number 879, suggesting an old medical advert.
Faray July report notes brisk bidding across ewes wethers and lambs with good to prime quality. Prices span prime crossbred wethers 18/6 to 26/6, merino lines 11/8 to 14/7, crossbred ewes 13/7 to 14/. general store sheep steady with improved top prices and only one small lot penned. Cattle demand strong for good beef with prime cows £6/3 to £7 and medium £5/5 to £5/13/4, few primes among store cattle.
Mr and Mrs J T Kennedy hosted a farewell social in Bridgewater before moving to a new home. Neighbors and friends praised their public service as speakers wished them prosperity. Mr Doyle bought Kennedy property. Kennedy lent thanks as attendees sang familiar tunes.
An aged ad touts Kandor and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as superior to competitors, claiming long history of safety and efficacy. It warns against false "Butcacts" and urges consumers to seek the genuine product for remedies of cold, fever, diarrhea, stomach and kidney complaints.
The bylaw requires annual charges payable to the Secretary of the Council for each occupant. If not paid within 14 days after demand, charges may be collected by written notice or registered letter. The text notes enforcement by the Council of the City of Portland with officers appointed for this purpose.
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