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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
3
A late 19th or early 20th century classified style listing promotes residential lots and flats with features like separate kitchens, laundries, two bedrooms, and gas heating. It touts nearby town comforts, building allotments up to 140, offering two-year interest-free balance terms and ready for immediate construction in a booming real estate market.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions donations totaling £48 after further contributions by various parties. It references weather affecting primary work, a University vocation, and individuals including Bwendoo Jarrett, Geoffrey Law, and Vater Merchant renewing acquaintances. A Hamilton visit and July content are indicated.
The article outlines a series of school events and staff changes. It notes the opening of a WMLN event on Thursday July 31 and August activities, a replacement for Mrs Salman, and full formation of the Ann-ER Campaign. It lists exam dates, pupil vaccinations with parental consent, sick leave plans, and preliminary plans for a new building funded by Welfare Association. It mentions evening classes, cabinet making, typewriting, needlework, plants sees, and sport and social activities with various names and dates.
On Wednesday June 4 at Winnap hall the Winnap branch of the Country Women’s Association held an afternoon party to celebrate Nissun birthday. President Mrs Taytimersoo welcomed visitors from Portland Mount Gamtoer and Maywood, with local members sharing greetings and entertainment.
In vitals of the session members attended led by Mre yen as the previous holder, the association formed in 176 for framing of act prints petntae. The meeting looked toward an event in August with Deviintinn and Rig Seboot cited in passing.
The fragment notes a trophy donated by Ni Middleton and a windy, varying conditions meet. Scorers include Ki Peri with 3 points and Antony with 30. details are fragmentary but indicate a close round at 300 and 500 yards with shooting noted.
A small turnout on Saturday for the Mra A. Mott trophy event, with Abo3' ing winning from the 300 and TOD yai Mi Friend achieving a net of 103.7. Priand led the field in total scores as Le Hodge, returning after two years away from shooting, posted strong marks among the listed competitors.
The Mt Gambier club faced rough conditions as rain halted an inter-club match against Heyword He fre an inter-club maton. Heyword Lewin led with a strong performance for Mic Dviend, while Mt Gambier's W Rowe posted a double. Mt Rambler trailed after Heywood 444 and Gamer 486, leaving Mt Gambier behind by 42 points.
On Monday next 1980 Angst Roadways will run a new Hamilton to Portland service departing at 1 am and arriving in Portland at 3 pm. The existing afternoon service from Hamilton at 4 90 pm remains. Portland departures will be at 8 48 am and 6 45 pm daily. A feature allows passengers arriving in Hamilton at midday from Melbourne or other routes to travel on the Portland leg without long waits.
Papeml a rinriant Peon tak tec Bom, a local agency reshuffle feita as Cowl Taunter takes command. Officials say the move aims to streamline operations and improve community services amid rising demand.
Fragmented notes discuss teams led by Hamilton Celeraine and Purttant Meld Pride, with mentions of Fortnight matches, reserves, and looming decisions. The text references Une, a winter period, and potential lineup changes as premiers prepare for upcoming contests amid uncertain form.
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