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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
3
In Glenelg Liberal supporters rally as candidates reframe campaign in the seat. A.W. Row elected secretary of the working committee with G.A. Fisher as his opponent. Lieutenant Archibert Borella VC MM emerges as a Dunadas candidate praised for anti fascist stance and veteran service.
The correspondent records injuries from a public event and a later illness, with mentions of Mount Gambier and Drik Drik residents. It also covers a cricket match, local school activities, and the conduct of teachers during a visit, reflecting village life and parish concerns.
Sir Alexander Peacock defended Liberal traditions, urged redistribution of seats to reduce urban bias, and outlined Victoria's development plan. He cited state surpluses, water and road programs, irrigation, land settlement, immigration, industry, and social reforms while stressing nonpartisan progress and fiscal prudence.
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