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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
2
Local auctioneers in Portland announce a public sale of sheep cattle and farm and town properties. The event lists stock and property for auction with warehouse and shipping agents handling sales, under a credited auctioneer.
A historical OCR fragment outlines preparation for a general meeting of the Portland Co operative Dairy Company Limited. It references capital, shareholders, directors, and a secretary, with date phrasing indicating a formal corporate notice and procedural agenda for the company’s affairs.
A draft list names candidates for five positions in the Western Electoral Province. The ballot on BAT URDAY the dint UNI 1982 includes Leen hnatini Pal and various state and town schools such as North State School, Mechanics, Dunkirk Skate School, and Nelson State School.
Tenders invited for the Ama lation project and ROLIMON works with bids to be closed Friday 8 pm. Architect LANGHAM surveys bids at Thoma w on Street. Seed oats stocks offered by A Werle and Gkiges in Redland. Speargun winners and equipment details reported with unclear OCR.
Bereavement notice expresses thanks for sympathy and tributes after the death of Dre Roma. Names mentioned include Bri Waikgh Murd street and Mir and Mire Blan Vickery. Readers are asked to accept gratitude and prayers from the family.
Local church notices list services at Scots Church Portland Wey South Town and Waytist Church Hum. on upcoming Sunday with times and locations. Additional notes indicate attendance expectations and a pending monthly meeting including names of attendees and absences.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Kiev view and June day, with malformed names and data. Main readable items include a reference to Wednesday and a Ballarat-related term and a 130 payment line, but specifics are garbled.
Patchy OCR fragment lists church events in Portland including a Sunday service and a discussion on business at church. An item titled The Day's Theme hints at a sermon or talk. Also mentions tea event and a supplement segment with a caption about a charity or social topic.
McCombs and A Pula succeeded in the Canadian tours home and seem set to return. Mrs Cooke and Mrs Melachorn appear among listed participants. A stroke? event schedule shows next Saturday and Monday June 30 with deep uncertainty due to weather. Members are urged to assist and notes indicate purse closure for the June date.
Fragmentary text outlines matchups and dates for a regional pennant race. Named places include Canterton Coleraine Portland Hamilton and Marni, with several July and August fixtures listed but many words garbled or missing.
A pleasant afternoon with about thirty members of the Ladle Bowling Club at London Guest in DOWN ENANKing. Mrs. Maineed won the senior championship and Mrs Cruse the junior. Mrs Pitty took 100 up and Mrs Fuse handicap. The president and committee thanked helpers. Mrs Baker praised the event and Mr Allen thanked the president. members spoke of the club as a happy family and enjoyed the occasion.
A Portland reader recalls landmarks and neighbours from the past including Hicks Street area, Willi Street properties, and the Meywood Motel. The writer mentions churches, private homes, and a planned visit to Portland after many years, asking about returning residents and hoping for a warm welcome.
Fragmentary report mentions a large fence near Hamilton, a council or court meeting discussing a memorial in London, and a motion to raise funds for universal remembrance. References to police, government exchequer, and a memorial in the capital hint at wartime public sentiment and a drive to honor fallen or enduring efforts.
A truncated OCR style note references BBC highlights with scattered fragments. It mentions promiamime and highle items without clear events or names, leaving a non coherent summary of highlights and postings.
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