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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment lists Portland General, local roads, and named figures amid scattered legal and property references. It mentions Portland area zones, roads, sections, and officials in a context suggesting notices or public records. The legible items hint at a historical urban property and governance record with multiple named entities and dates.
A garbled list shows various names such as Powlangd, Pourland, Kay, W J McMeekin, Rey, Boyle, Ramanent, Ray, Horie, Hinean and Horie again with scattered times like 0 am 7 pm 11 am and 0 pam. The text appears as an OCR fragment likely listing events or appointments without clear context or dates.
Murthy Alexandria Snowden and Jane Dawkins died recently at their residence on Otway Street. The report notes a late Lane Snow and May Hat from Aukaaths are connected to the family, with details in the obituary fragment.
Funeral services honor Marita Vesamdeia Snowden. The interment will be at Bunih Cemetery. The family invites mourners to Portland and Away Street for the procession and burial arrangements.
Calendar notes William A Jarrett funeral details with a June 1993 schedule. It lists days of week and lunar phases including first quarter on Thursday June 3, full moon on Thursday June 10, last quarter on Thursday June 16, and new moon on Friday June 25.
The Guardian of Portland notes Monday and Thursday evening publications. Holiday arrangements at 8 o clock on King's Birthday observed. The issue lists reduced hours for services, postmen delivery timing, and a 10 pm closure, with telephone service continuing as usual.
Disorganized OCR notes outline postponement of the Centenary Muda fund effort from March to June. A public event at Angasley is rescheduled for June 8 with organizers unaware of town reservations. Funds and volunteers are being marshaled, with a small prize and a planned meeting. The program includes talks, a Play or concert, and a fund-raising auction to support renovation and community projects.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic account linking CHE PIONEERS and Mantrome with Stearnt ambien references, plotting early 19th century migration, family ties, and legal actions. It mentions Dr MacTanali, the river, and events around Port Portland, Pine Hills, and Gyms. The text blends names like MacDanali, Winter, Cooke, and Lowestoft schooner, with drowned relatives and waterfront settlements.
The Borough Council meeting discusses public works and employment policy, noting non-resident laborers hired for town projects and tender results. It addresses upkeep funding for the Inuit band performances, annual municipal allowances, and a cautious stance on future commitments while considering pending recommendations and town clerk actions.
Fragmented OCR passage depicts a surreal, period voice describing Cuba and Havana with references to slavery abolition, plantations, voodoo, and music. The narrative moves through landscapes of sugar plantations, open-handed Cuban hospitality, and a romanticized view of Cuban vitality and culture amid colonial history.
A rough OCR report from Ballarat notes strong interest in bacon and porkers at the weekly sale. Prices featured prime hogs around 48 shillings sixpence and 1 pound 12 shillings, with several lots bid firm by buyers. Past week sales at Portland North and nearby towns are referenced for comparison.
A fragmented account covers a Saturday event featuring competitions and attendees like Mheesent d etal Caminita and Mr. A La securton. The text mentions Vineod loads, a high sandaat, and various figures including Alex Pac Hpeneye and Mian Haag, with references to an annual lente and evening activities at Donald's home.
A damaged OCR record outlines financials of Western District co Oy with figures on profits dividends fixed assets and property values. It notes yearly profit £888088 and distributable funds alongside holdings including freehold property valued at £74000 and a Cooper Inarane Company connection. A council meeting mentions sympathy for a widow and unspecified religious considerations.
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