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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
2
Cadlaw and Co Ltd advertises in Macer thar Coleraine detailing services and offerings. The fragment lists Fat and Be and references Shaan Gaided with unclear phrasing.
A Portland newspaper fragment reports on local events including the Portland Volunteer Artillery, the Teachers Union meeting, and upcoming brunch and teaching staff activities. It mentions a general meeting agenda, officer roles, and plans for a Portland school teachers union.
The article reports talks on reviving the Portland Racing Club with new funding and plans. Officials seek permission to proceed, aiming to boost local pride and attract visitors by reestablishing racing events in Portland.
A garbled report covers a round of material in Tuttland Association competition played on Morley Theatres with players Wallen Tworak Humipheres Humphrys Cook and others listed with scores. It mentions matches, totals and references a timber trade ship voyage news with weather and upcoming events.
In Westers Province the new candidate Ewen Cameron of the UAP earns praise as a strong parliamentary representative. Hamilton connections span eight years on the Borough Council and as a solicitor. Cameron’s farming and business experience, tenure with Western Meadow Gold, and leadership in the United Australia Organization are cited as foundations for a notable political career promising strong guidance for the Legislative Council.
Ellen Meek Stleil aged 75 born in Postland daughter of Tate Ratward and Sonne McMullen died after long illness. Survived by husband Me John Mek and family including 34 grandchildren. Funeral held at Strwatham cemetery with floral tribute from Queen's Belles Motors and Macnorw Bank Square school.
Dartmoor community pages report the annual St George’s Church Fromeland school picnic and a Dartmoor hall victory dance where cups from the South Gien lay competition were presented. The district notes ongoing potato cropping and bumper crops with harvest shares planned for each grower.
A fragmented report details a golf round held on a Saturday with players including Mrs Beat, Mrs Marval, and Mr. Prascott. Names such as Ming H and Cameron appear in a list of participants and results, though the text is garbled and portions are unreadable.
Victorian apple and pear growers claim under the Apple and Pear Bounty Act 4098. Lorin Chulimanta told the Victorian Fruit Growers Committee that export expansion was achieved with the growth of apple varieties. Claimants are urged to lodge applications by 30 June 1087 with the Growers Relief Commission in Spring Street Melbourne for final settlement.
The Wallarat pig market reports a yarding of about 900 head this week. A large pen of baconers was penned with value improving on recent trades. Prices ranged from 4 shillings 3 pence to 14 pence per pound with medium and heavy weights selling firmer. unsold hogs carried forward.
The 1987 Chevrolet truck display arrives at Weatlake's Garage in Portland on June 14. Officials promise a complete range from speedy to heavy duty models for public viewing with free admission.
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