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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
3
Report describes a noisy rope quoit contest involving Mantih Quam and Anne lation, with Valvoer Strout leading in one team and Fredericks prominent in others. Scattered details note scores, players, and venues such as Palmer Street and Hunt Street, totaling 670 in the match.
A handwritten diary, translated here, records Mrs. Mary Ellom Clarke’s vivid accounts of early Portland life. It describes the voyage from behind Australia era and the voyage with her husband Captain Clarke, noting family, shipmates, and the social circle surrounding the Clarke name. The entries mention the ship’s crew, the theater, and the birth of a child as part of a period marked by travel, illness, and community ties. The document preserves portraits of notable local figures and the roles of women, captains, and marines in a frontier port city context.
The Mallee notes a prolonged drought easing with recent rain, lifting farmer optimism. Two honored Rainbow residents are celebrated for decades of service. a warm tribute recalls their dedication and the town’s gratitude for their leadership and friendship.
Damp conditions lessen ground grip and greasy turf cast doubt on plans for Saturday fixtures. Hamilton visits Port in a key match with Macarthur, Port likely to field reserve players. Fergron and Attelea injuries noted. Junior players to be tried. crowd should expect competitive, though unsettled, action.
The article discusses upcoming games in the Fitzroy Junior Association with matches at Dromborg and Winnap. It notes Hoywood versus Digby and Wienap versus Luetmours as contenders, and predicts strong performances as teams aim for victories and strong showings in their writing accounts.
Ballarat pig market reports only moderate yarding yet firm activity. Attendance up as purers and buyers compete, prime hogs selling 4710 to 6, with light to medium weights showing gains. Prices for heaviest pigs remain strong, with a range around 2/17 to 6/ as buyers bid steadily. Several stores and young stock traded late. pigs trucks to Bran Hulme and nearby towns on Monday.
Opinions vary on the Commonwealth Government tariff policy. Analysts foresee impacts on wool exports, meat, fruit, and other productions, with potential shifts in trade with Britain, Japan, and the United States. The policy aims to boost inter imperial trade while possibly changing domestic substitute production.
Fragmented critique argues centralization harms state balance as workers migrate from country towns. Authors blame ministers for inaction and push for decentralisation, noting rural road improvements could boost farm transport and curb urban focus. Calls for policy shift to revive lagging communities.
The Commonwealth announces a new loan of 9,009,008 pounds for public works. The rate and price details are stated, with projected annual yield around 70 million pounds. Proceeds go to government works and welfare programs, offering tax privileges and instalment options up to October 10216.
Personal notes describe Mr Melaughlin’s long travel through the state in a believing capacity and his permanent appointment in acceptance to Mr F Grouning. It notes his experience in postal service and suggests friends in Portland will welcome him here amidst his new role.
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