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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
4
The passage contemplates quiet rooms and green pastures as a respite from toil. It questions the reader’s ability to perceive nature’s calm amid persistent duty, urging introspection and appreciation of serene scenes as essential amid daily struggle.
Fragmentary OCR text appears as a partial historical notice or item with numerous garbled words and missing context. The readable parts reference assistance, a pier or harbor related use, and a repeating motif possibly tied to a communal provision or service. Content remains unreadable as a coherent event or subject.
Government notes a £508,000 current year analysis for Federal Aid grants expiring in four years. Victorian Public Works predicts large future allocations for road construction and maintenance. Mr Goudie discusses funds for municipal projects, with £10,000 to £15,000 aimed at materials and general country improvements.
In wet conditions at Portland, Penshurst outplayed Portland with strong attack and late goals. Key players Coffey Archbold and Kilpeen helped Penshurst secure a 4 4 1 victory as Portland failed to finish, while Penshurst fans celebrated a decisive win and prepared for the next clash at Manton Park.
Fragmentary hymn-like text presents a spiritual reminder of reliance on a higher power. The readable lines evoke prayer, contemplation, and communal faith, with phrases about the spirit quelling trouble and a faithful gift from the divine.
Local shop on Re Uinake Street sells fOMACCOS and cigarettes at Wee Best Drom. Patrons report a small, busy storefront with varied tobacco products and casual service.
A rambling 19th or early 20th century letter promotes Suttons Stores products and househeat solutions Briquettes and Belgian brenton lines. It lists numerous food items including tomatoes lamb peas spaghetti and kidney meat with instructions. The writer praises Suttons for delivering goods and emphasizes ready to cook meals and household comforts amid winter.
Fragmented ad list with various grocery items and prices including malt extract, arrowroot, creamed honey, nerve tablets, barley, soup, flour, syrup, split peas, cocoa, rolled oats, buckets, and clothing pegs. OCR reads like a flood of catalog items and unit prices without coherent sale context.
OUP SPECIAL item lists price notes for sauces and condiments including tomato sauce and mustard. The fragmented OCR references Avon brands and tin goods with sugar and lye mentions, suggesting a miscellaneous grocery ad or notice from 1946.
A military notice announces rifle practice at the ranges near Portland from Monday to Saturday until July 1986. A flag will be hoisted at the mast while firing occurs, with guards keeping 1.5 lanes distance and 3,000 yards range from the shore. Captain Taylor signs the order.
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