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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows unemployment tax rates and product merchant charges with garbled figures for salaries duties and duties on deliverables. It mentions Angus Hogan and Son produce and a description of charges across several price points and classifications.
An oath taken by inductees in New York emphasizes duty, honesty, and loyalty to civic ideals. The pledge commits inductees to defend the city, uplift public welfare, and transmit a greater urban legacy, drawing references to ancient Athens and modern civic virtue.
Sth Warrnambool invites designs and estimates for a major Western District monument project. Appointments and inquiries to local authorities, Benson overseeing the process.
F Burns announces a new wheelwright and general blacksmith workshop above the Bristol Garage on Henry Street. He plans to earn public confidence with reliable workmanship and fair pricing, inviting local patrons to patronize the renovated premises.
Fragmented OCR text references Jennings and Reshe on Hurd Street with unclear context. Mentions carrying, effectiveness, and instructions to act carefully during a rescue or response. No coherent event or dates, locations, organizations, or outcomes can be established.
Notice lists schedule for Mr Quayle visiting Heywood on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Includes timber supply details from Mardwood Timber and firm references to Pedrazz i Sons as contractors to Portland Borough Caswell. Mentions optimism about district fruit tomato growers and various names.
A garbled yet pivotal report outlines Australia’s Olympic squad amid disarray and strong figures like Bonnie Menim and Frances Bull, with plans for a committee led by Louk Me Mayer to craft a memorable opening, while sports figures such as Charlton and BrA continue to draw attention and speculation about events and venues.
A Limbless Soldiers Association event in Bartlund on Monday features entertainers including Mr Hamilton Aatemann and Mr W Sheverson. The programme includes songs, dances, and comic pieces by Me Hern Webt and Mr Arthur Douglas. Admission is 2d and 1d 6d with proceeds aiding the Limbless Soldiers.
A dated advertisement touts Henzo as a wonderful nerve tonic. It claims many have benefited over ten years from Hean's Tonic Nerves, promoting health, vigor, and age longevity. The copy emphasizes ease of use and value, pricing at two shillings per bottle.
A readable fragment mentions Percy Street Portland and a commission agent role. It references firms or agents including International Harvester Co Australian Mutual Fire Ramway Troganowan's Ltd and spraying. The text is garbled but implies a business context or dispute involving agents and companies.
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