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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
3
Our Special Correspondent reports turmoil within the State Labor Party as factions clash over seating, leadership, and strategy. The piece notes tensions around Oldham and allies, with dissent growing even among longtime WAP members, signaling potential shifts in local political alliances.
The passage strains to describe attempts at forming a government or party leadership, mentioning ministers, deputies, and internal flaws. It hints at failed unity and ongoing opposition while noting the upcoming general election will influence the outcome.
B L Wilkins undertaker advertises piano, organ and player piano tuning and repairs. Orders left at Jenkins Julia Street will receive prompt attention. Phone number 110 appears in the ad with a postal style patronage request.
A gardening column discusses herbaceous perennials, focusing on the differences between perennial asters and related varieties. It covers growth habits, planting notes, bloom traits, and recommended care to encourage healthy, long-lasting color in the border.
A garbled historical page fragment mentions kitchen gardens and crops like tubers and peppers, with stray references to transplanting, variety trials, and plantings. The legible bits suggest a recipe or agricultural column style, noting care and timing for vegetables amid unclear proper nouns.
An obituary notes the death of Melbourne man Bly at Weal Portiittnl and lists survivors including wife Melba Cage and longtime associates. It mentions his role as a member of a local nine and recalls his historical place among pioneering women in the community.
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