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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
3
Telegraphic dispatches from Melbourne summarize ongoing Allied operations. Reports claim heavy enemy losses in several sectors and note Allied advances against coastal targets. American destroyers and naval activity near Washington and Sweden are cited as part of broader wartime movements.
Melbourne correspondent reports on a Laverton public meeting addressing income thresholds and community welfare concerns. Officials note figures for men and bids, with ongoing debates about fiscal policy and local projects affecting the common good.
A parliamentary address criticizes slow recruiting while arguing parental control and youth service shape national character. The speaker laments government delays and praises cadet movement for physical vigor, discipline, and loyalty, urging broader wartime spirit and civic duty.
A Portland Golf Club event on Saturday featured a well contested match won by Captain and Heareary ints Mian with strong play from peers. Afternoon tea at the clubhouse followed, praised for its quality. Monday’s King’s Birthday saw more play and further compliments to the club for pristine links and friendly competition attracting residents and visitors.
The notice warns advertisers to submit expansions and insertions with clear counts or risk delays and fees. All alterations to advertisements must be sent to the Guardian office before 4 p.m. on publication days, with guaranteed notice timing limited beyond which no assurance is given.
Mr W J Bryant of Union Bank Sydney reports Lt Thomas Robertson of Murrow Victoria has donated 7705 pounds for battle plans as Australians respond to Auer Baker's appeal. The project, named Australial Me in Viewris Nod the Murrus, aims to fund war aircraft with donations matched by public support. Robertson pledges further contributions from the guatiomac and local backers.
An odd advert claims AZRIMPLEN preps cure deafness and related ear conditions. It touts miraculous hearing restoration, mentions a product called AURALON, and urges readers to try the remedy despite dubious claims and sensational language. The piece reads like an early 20th century patent medicine pitch from a Kim's Agency in Wentroy.
Friday May 1 report highlights Fat sheep and Prime bred ewes with varied prices. Notable entries include crossbreeds and wool quality notes as well as lambs and goats with mixed demand and bids. Local buyers and sellers reference terms like prime and mid quality stock, with several figures and breeds mentioned.
The readable text hints at a garbled quote about Cape and a boom to the north with choosy phrasing. It mentions a box and an ibexes tied, but the full meaning remains unclear from the fragment.
Tender notices from LIGHTBODY Manager Rob Tyrendstra invite bids for cream carting and ore handling at the factory. The advertisement lists districts and departments including Roktar and Covhatrw, with returnable June dates and safety gear requirements.
A fragmented wartime recruitment appeal urges men to enlist, stressing that ten trained recruits beat one. It argues delaying enlistment weakens defense, calls on readers to join prewar mates, and frames service as a duty tied to national effort and state loyalty.
A fragmentary notice discusses earnings under eleven and four and a half months, references a wife and husband, and mentions age under one year and rates per week. The text is garbled, but implies a study or report of wages, family roles, and wage differentials in a colonial or local context.
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