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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
2
A Portland agency at 1 Percy Street lists auction stock station and commission services and advertises available properties for sale. The notice details numerous parcels including 1250 Acme, 1054 Atrium, and 520 acres with varied improvements and dairy potential, inviting bids and inquiries from interested buyers.
Fragmentary OCR notes show auctioneers DENNYS and LASCELLES 11D listing cattle and property at Port Sales with mentions of stock and farm items. The text is garbled but indicates a sale event with various lots and entities tied to a sale by auctioneers, likely including Penny Set and related items.
A dense fragment from a colonial-era advertisement page lists Dalgety & Co Ltd and The Australian Estates Co among agents, with properties described as 100 acre to 230 acre parcels near Ballarat. It names trustees, valuers, and representatives including Harold R. Hedditch and Percy Portlan, noting stock and share brokerages alongside land sales and building details.
A meeting of the Western District Co operative Produce and Insurance Company Limited will be held on Wednesday the eighth at 10:30 in the Myplelpad Cham Nor. The agenda includes an audit of accounts, appointment of auditors, and general business from the chairman. Victoria Supreme Court involvement noted.
The item lists a Coleraine area office and various names including Heywood and Balmoral reps, with references to land and stock dealings across the state. It also mentions financial agents and overseas connections with Australia, along with a Portland office and telephone number 170.
A fragmented notice from a premises at 81 Percy Street lists furniture items for a forthcoming clearing sale. The readable text mentions a nearby lounge and various individuals, with unclear spellings and several missing details.
A garbled notice from the Department of the Interior announces a sale offering farm mules under the Camden act. The event is set for a date in June 1886, at a designated rangework, with terms and bidding rules implied. The text references bidders, location near Poweland, and specifies no offers will be accepted beyond the stated plan.
A fragmented notice promotes a joinery business named Callander and Murphy Joinery Manufacturens. It mentions pliers and tools for timber work and hints at building projects. The text is garbled but references renting and possibly Portland Vailathe bets. The legible items point to a local tradesman advertisement.
Second Hand Shop at 23 Percy Street Portland advertises a five room iron house on Wi Hoe Street for sale with various items and furnishings. The listing lists terms, contact details, and references to additional sale items and a furniture collection.
Calendar note from June 1940 page presents a fragmented schedule. It references events or dates in Maun and nearby places with unclear names, showing partial words and possible civic or social listings. The readable portions hint at events or observances without clear specifics or full identifications.
A fragmented report on the Legislative Council election in the Western Province notes multiple candidates including Holmes, Rankin, and Tankin. About 6 000 votes are cited, with key figures Line and Mebnne mentioned. Konin is expected to win according to the sighting.
Local notices and general news items list events in Portland and Melbourne. The text mentions Monday and Thursday publications, birth notices, and legal or civic items. It references changes to mail schedules, wartime gear discussions, and remarks by local figures. The article cites dates around June and July with notices about strikes and service adjustments. It names participants and places including Melbourne, Portand, and related institutions, describing routine civic notices and calendar items.
A brief notice lists L. WILKINS and ARTHUR J. THOMAS operating as a general carrier and wood merchant with agent roles for Atlanta Union Oil. The entry also references water, gravel and sand supplies, and a Portland location.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Royal Automobile Club of Victoria and joining benefits including free rush, motor car insurance, and various advantages. Mentions Casemillen Town, Alex Anderson, Bakers Sad, annual subscription details, and requests for information or complaints.
Portland becomes one of the few towns offering pasteurized milk at competitive prices. The notice advertises Benito retail items including linoleums and floor coverings at Bloom’s Paviland. Contact Portland 148 for details and suppliers at Percy Street.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Frank A Row watchmaker and jeweller with uncertain nearby names Julia Steer and Chit Zora Weer. The legibility is poor and removes coherent context or dates.
A chaotic report details community war saving groups and local leaders organizing drives and events. It cites numerous names such as Moray, Holmes, Yadelitts, and Wiles, outlining efforts to mobilize, fundraise, and coordinate volunteers amid a crowded schedule of meetings and demonstrations.
A fragmentary cycling column notes uneven race results and shifting standings. Mentions Malverne Star and Albert Park events, with sparse references to riders and venues, hinting at local club tensions and upcoming meets.
A wartime diary style excerpt traces confusion and scattered recollections of leaders and events. It mentions a government push, Sevres, and personal reactions to political turmoil, with references to alliances, national strain, and uncertain outcomes.
A fragmented wartime notice outlines fundraising efforts for the War Service Fund. The readable fragments mention local organizers, a meeting date, and community helpers in Mabarlava Street and nearby areas. The text is incomplete but signals a civic drive to support service members.
A local event in Heywood draws residents to a late night gathering described as very enjoyable. The group featured knitted garments, a Portland to Heywood bus service is planned for future runs, and mentions of a Red Crime brunch parade and St Wares Commercial Bank. Miss Hetty and Poppy Rowd are noted with a dog named Peter as part of the social scene.
Fragmentary report describes a salvage operation near Fortius involving divers and a vessel named Penuon. Key figures include Jarrett aus Renern and Abor, with details about a wrecked craft, a 64 yard distance, and a stranded party. The text is garbled and uncertainties remain about exact locations and outcomes.
The fragment recounts weekend events and local council discussions about installing a monument and related civic matters. It mentions youth, a foundation, and school activities, with references to a choir or music segment and upcoming events in Tyceniaery.
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