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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1952
Page
2
Local listings advertise J. S. Porter Memorials Granite Concrete Memorials and related services. Also promoted are home goods and hardware items with service from M. Phillipe and others, plus hardware scales and miscellaneous offerings in a busy small-town classifieds style.
A for sale notice describes a two wheel sedan with an 18 horsepower engine. The ad mentions tires and an asking price near Pitts Heywond, unclear details due to OCR errors. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
Fragmented classified notice lists items for sale including a MH60 B Javelin Raloons model and a Singer motorized vehicle. It mentions delivery options and a location reference to a street in Portia with unclear mileages and dates.
A cryptic typed notice seeks an exchange for a boat and related items described as ore and tools. The ad mentions a price expectation and requests responses from interested parties through a contact point. The fragmentary text suggests a barter or exchange listing from a historical page.
Mr D L Arnott is endorsed by Hon F C Stoneham MLLA in a local political move. Support emphasize Arnott's alignment with Stoneham's platform and the forthcoming election outlook.
Notice for an extraordinary general meeting of the Portland Co operative Dairy Company Limited to be held on a Sunday in November at 2 pm for special resolutions. Proposals include amendments to articles detailing share transfers and payments to producers, with director discretion over certain capital actions.
The Hamilton and District Ambulance Service meeting at Wootlake's Garage reviewed seven trips including a Mes sombere run and a new assignment. Mr Bubb and Alderman references appeared as Portland residents discussed service, promotion plans, and community support amid a mixed public response.
The notice from Mr. MF Law lists rainfall totals for the month to date, noting 4.47 inches year to date and 7.6 inches for the year. A print from Near Murstowsa references upcoming events at Mac's Hotel on Jos 10th with apartment rates and room listings.
A clipped report reviews revellers formatropall in ConaldereDty noting some employers cut orders while production increases elsewhere. It warns of a looming labour shortage for skilled workers but unskilled tradesmen face difficulty securing jobs. The article highlights a government grants shift easing some strain and previews upcoming work opportunities. The piece promotes a Burns publication by the Hospitals Charitable Commission offering training guidance for school leavers and parents.
In May opening, South Portland United Ladies Auxiliaries marked their first anniversary with a welcome by the president and a program including two songs. Mrs Matamor served as guest speaker, delivering a candle lighting ceremony and remarks.
The report mentions a community gathering with thanks to organizers Guanacing TA Col amt Mra Birible combe and others. It notes Willan James Acai who did not appear, a motor vehicle incident near Homertin and detreative braken, and describes unfavorable weather impacting the day’s competition at the Sow event with mentions of CWA and Fe part of the tie Sontertoe.
In Saturday football reports the Maywood Hamilton game drew unusual remarks with confusing scores. The Baywood team posted 7.10 while Hamilton Meat appears involved in a mixed tally. The text shows disrupted figures and unclear outcomes across the matches.
A report from Naracoorte highlights farm damage and a near accident at Codrington. A fire damaged a horse and two people escaped injury while officials discuss a royal commission into war service land settlement and the need to expand soldier housing on 80 000 acres in the Lucindale district.
Fragmented OCR text discusses boats, captains, and fisheries with mentions of Wagman, Banepeet, and Port McDonne lyt. It references seafood production, capital contributions, and market dynamics with terms like crayfish and sutches, but details are garbled and attribution is uncertain.
A damaged text fragment outlines a refinery construction project with mentions of workers, housing, and costs. It references a building program starting soon, with frame work, housing for contractors, and a projected fund activation by May.
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