Portland Victory Day parade marks war’s end and hints city future
A Portland celebration honored Victory Day with a parade along Jul in o and Bentinck streets. Mayor Dr. S G Murrell and M L A R W Holt spoke amid crowd warmth despite cold wind. The event showcased floats from local firms, praised service members, and signaled Portland’s growth toward city status and new factories opening.
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Prize Winners in Patriotic Displays and Trades Show
The article lists prize winners from displays and trades in a procession, noting judges averaged marks for most guitar competitions and exhibitions. It records first and second prizes for shops and trades, and mentions tableaux prizes like "Britannia" and "Peace Reigns in the Empire" with prize money.
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Parry's
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Cony
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Martin Brow
Borthwick & Sons
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Julienne
T Re- Ea Britannia
Adeeel
Methodist
Empire
Golf event results at Bat tinsley June sixth
Population list from a golf meet shows pairs and partners including Mrs Marthe, Mr Green, Mrs Jennene, and Mr Pettit. A throw event competition is scheduled for next Saturday, with teams and placements noted among the participants.
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Bolthietinge & Mine
T. Grern
Marthe
Salthouse
Mr. Pettit
Filwate
Mra
Cookenhod
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W. James
Minn
Miss Sweetland
Engagement notices announced for several couples
The document lists engagements including Patrician Aileen Prentice to Jot Al bert Beeson, Maurgeret Elizabeth Macgibbon to Basil Liddle, and Pegey Thomas from Portland post office to marry at month end. Post office staff present a cheque and good wishes. Also notes a meeting of the Australian Primary Producers Union on June 1 at Oddfellows Hall with Hubert Glasgow and John Gleeson assisting.
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Pegey Thomas
Portland
Mise Thomas
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Hubert Ulasgow
John Gleeson
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Pin Up Word Remains Same Across Languages Says Yvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo notes fan mail about pin up pictures with the term pin up appearing unchanged in French Spanish German and Chinese letters. She says she answers without translation and points out the word Pin up is consistently written as is.
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Yvonne de Carlo
Walter ‘Wanger
Danéel
Trelan
Chines
Hamilton Triumph Over Portland In Cold Rain Soaked Match
A damp Hamilton win over Portland in rough conditions, with Hamilton seizing control in the third term to spark a 8.08 to 4.0 final. Key moments included a head injury to Hamilton’s Pirmen and standout play by Nichol Betts Taylor and Eales for Hamilton, with Ferguson Wiley and Pettingill leading Portland’s efforts.
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Last matches set for final legs of round draw
Neat Saturday will close the round with Portland facing Penshurst at Hanlon Park and Coleraine hosting the Magpies. Penshurst are formidable away or at home while Portland bring a strong side plus home advantage. The Portland match will be broadcast and is expected to be a keen, hard fought contest.
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