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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
2
A notice from the Shire of Portinas invites bids for public obligations and details the submission address and deadline. The notice specifies the time and venue for the meeting at the town hall to discuss the matter and includes the official contact for inquiries.
Fragmentary OCR item notes property actions in Portland involving land, a motel or hotel site and a shop dwelling. Details unclear but references a sale or dispute tied to Otway Street and adjacent parcels.
Herbert Rab Ina, after 19 years with Monra Campbell and Luna, received a warm send off from principals and staff. Hon M. J. M. Campoha spoke, wishing prosperity in his new venture. A June 15 Library Hall address will honor W. Marshall, Returned Soldier, by RSL Melbourne. A Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall meeting invites all to discuss a carnival. The Doug jaca Mawar left Wednesday for better passage. Portland soldiers welcomed home Saturday night with band and speeches by Cr Couch and Dr Righetti. Donald Munro of Portland dies in Melbourne.
Fragmentary dispatches describe Prussian forces under General Veo in action near Copenhagen while London sources note continued widespread demonstrations and ongoing fighting. The exact details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a tense European scene with naval and land engagements.
A long municipal record details requests for reports on drainage and road maintenance. It notes funding disbursements and approvals for various public works including gravel, water supplies, and bridge or road repairs. Several named officials and places appear, with references to councils and committees discussing improvements and prohibitions, and warnings about upcoming weather impacts.
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