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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
5
A parliamentary debate centers on emergency preparations and the role of working people. Speakers discuss government plans, public mobilization, opposing views, and the balance between protection and civil liberties, with emphasis on industry needs and potential impacts on labor.
Debate over a defence bill highlights plans to compile a comprehensive national resource register to mobilize labor, materials, and knowledge in emergencies. Speakers argue the need to avoid delays, citing a German wartime example and urging proactive action rather than waiting for a crisis.
The Port land branch of the Victorian Housewives Association held a Friday meeting led by Mrs Bowden with new members welcomed. A program featured a National Anthem, soloists Mia Kemp and Mrs Gill, and a lively parade of antique displays including gowns over 100 years old. Members wore historic dresses, the event raised funds for local hospital renovations and the branch charity fund. The annual meeting and election are set for July 14.
A.B. Paint markets a high grade paint under the banner That Wears Like a Rock. The product claims superior brown bases reinforced with titanium oxide for weather resistance and long wear.
Fragmentary listing notes colorings in Viyeila and dressing gowns including bed jackets and knitted garments. Reference to 890 Percy Street Portland appears as an address fragment. Limited readable names and details prevent full itemization.
A fragmented 19th century style notice blends health warnings about backache leg pains with a spirited bid for hardy pigs. It promotes energy, kidney and bladder concerns and sells Young Stock pigs eligible for A.P.B.S. registration at moderate prices, urging protection against so called pure breeds.
Moving the usual good orders on latel to am how prepared te inapeet and quote ye for same in Any cant ON GROWERS' PROPERTY. Ne Leta Too Big or Too Small. CASH ON PREMISES. No Market Kirke. For further information apply HH. HARDY Port Fairy.
Daily service from Hamilton to Melbourne at 10.30 a.m. with departure from Hamilton at 1 p.m. daily. Flight details indicate regular timetable entry for a Hamilton route to Melbourne.
An announcement states a free consultative event at the Gordon Hotel Melbourne starting at 12 am with the venue at 60 Luteiale Street and the contact number M X 4393. It schedules meetings on Wednesday July Std and repeats every fourth Wednesday thereafter. consultations are free.
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