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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
1
Unclear economic notice outlines unemployment tax rates and eligibility with fragmented figures and archaic currency terms. Mentions stamps, wages, and benefits thresholds, referencing various pension-like amounts and dates. dense and partially illegible details suggest a wartime or early 20th century fiscal notice with prorated entitlements and eligibility windows.
An old time ad offers general carrying services in Portland by G Hallam and associates on Percy Street and Hurd Street. It touts prompt, reliable service, reasonable rates, and safety for furniture removal. The piece also contains pseudo medical claims for a hot bath and electric bath cures. It promotes wealth college consultations and a sensational line for a periodical.
An OCR fragment notes limited stock of Prodeen sf Ail Description Bolivared at a rate described as reasonable. It lists a phone number 49 and mentions an appointed Melbourne agent ready to handle business promptly.
F Burns announces a new business as heelwright, coachwork, and general blacksmith in premises adjoining the Bristol Garage on Henry Street. He pledges to earn fair patronage with guaranteed workmanship.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls 1842 Port Phillip election scenes with John Lang as a central figure. The piece covers the act's announcement, nominations, hustings at the Cattle Market, police presence, campaigns in Melbourne Geelong and Sydney, and noting Lang’s enduring political energy amid unrest and occasional violence. It mentions Dr. John J. Lane and factors shaping early colonial electoral practice.
The notice lists a July to October calendar of golf events with mixed foursomes singles and stroke formats. It mentions trophies donated by Mr A W Row and Mr Vern Watson, including open tournament dates and closing day. It specifies entries and knockout rounds across months with Canadian doubles and various cup competitions.
Wholesale and retail pro duce merchant Genin at 81 Cox Street, Ramiliton, is accused of cash dupery over potatoes. The case is published by U G Pet at Guardian Office, Portian, Victoria.
The Shablom Sables plan a Bartlvid visit Monday June 1 with a revue and concert party featuring Mey Moma Stewart and various performers. The event supports the Limbless Soldiers Association, with admission set at 2 shillings and 1 shilling 6 pence.
A fragmentary report describes a home remedy marketed as a inexpensive cough syrup. It mentions using concentrated ingredients, diluted with water, and bottled in regular containers. The text promotes soothing sore throats and easing colds with a simple preparation.
Fragmentary listing mentions Percy Street Portland commission agent H Hedditch and entities Genuine International Harvester Co Australian Mutual Fire Insurance Warmaay and Treganowen stock terms Tunelu Chatteutiers and John McNamare and Co with stock and related notes.
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