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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1933
Page
2
Readable fragments mention Hedditch oils and various names including Pont, Jane, Canine, Haronney, and Mutual Pare. The text appears to be a damaged OCR page with mixed terms and lacks a cohesive event or clear context. No identifiable people, places, or dates form a complete item.
Fragmentary historical page text shows numerous garbled names, places, dates, and sentences. The readable parts mention people and events in disjointed form, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable news item.
A garbled for sale item listing includes lime for building and agricultural use with delivery in Portland. Also offers used golf sticks, putters, and related equipment. Several names and phrases appear, including Portland and other uncertain details.
Fragmentary text describes properties for sale with broken phrases and unclear details. Contains scattered terms like building blocks and locations, but lacks coherent specifics. Unable to determine precise property features, dates, prices, or seller names from the readable fragments.
Fragmented OCR notes recount events at Portland Waterworks Trust meetings and a grand dress ball at Market Meshanion Mall with references to town clerk Henry Dyer and community dates. Mentions Portland Football Club, library hall events, centenary activities, and admission details amid unclear phrases.
A Saturday program features Nuhert Young Margaret Perry Lewis Lone Myrna Lay and team Mere in a billed event titled New Morals for Old per General Kabibition. Also listed are Money Rok Noting with Beni Stocksond Money Wenman Howard falthory and Seymour Mirke under the same intro.
The company Coles and Garrard Melbourne Opticians schedules a general meeting in Warmara on a Wednesday at 11 am. Auditor Osborne, general manager, will present the annual statements and discuss revival plans for the business.
A garbled OCR page recounts shipping activity and local market talk. Names like Mr F MeKewn and Mrs Edith Mutchinton appear amid scattered references to ships, land use, and preparatory arrangements for a market on Thursday morning.
A community centenary celebration is planned midweek featuring a dance night with performers and a charity appeal. Notables include Mrs TLV May and Miss Frances Wirw organizing a cafe and live program in the library hall, with tributes and talks by Mr Noel Lenemonth. Funds raised support local causes.
A garbled calendar fragment lists June days with misread weekdays and moon phases, mentioning Full Moon and Last Quarter. It references Thursday June and a New Moon. OCR errors obscure exact dates and events, leaving a partial sequence of days and lunar phases.
The Morough Council invites fenders for drain cleaning with employment for a few men. It is hoped one man will oversee the whole Meec ontraet. Inquiries are being made regarding men forvat work in the Bate Pores where there are many employed. Applicants should present at the proper time.
Disjointed text discusses possible mineral supply delays, old pioneers, and a flow from Mount Richmond area. References to Portland freight, ship and rail movements, and competition affecting Western district towns. Mentions of authorities and reductions in freight rates amid ongoing trade pressures.
A description of a framed sampler by Miss Marriott Hale shown at a Portland shop in May. The piece features a border of leaves and flowers, two star-strewn fires, seven reeds, reindeer, and baskets of flowers. It praises the patience and eyesight required and notes preservation over a hundred years, inviting admiration.
The annual meeting of the Pave t and Horticultural Society was held at the Free Library Tall. The president Capen Coupa presided as members discussed the year’s work, noting progress in organization and activities. Advertisements and stationery costs were reviewed, with action items assigned to officers and committees.
Local golf events report changes due to course congestion. Competitors including An Vv Watson ALC and Mele Re Cabill Gana Coupe Andries Mew feature in the revised Saturday program with a second Cup round planned for the 24th inst. Players are urged to submit entries early to prepare for publication.
The report reviews the role of dairymen in six percent preference, noting key figures and policy positions. It references industry leaders, researchers, and legislators, with mentions of Victoria, Australia, and British interests shaping views on tariffs, factory costs, and imports.
Personal notes show Hodge and four others representing the Portland Jewelers at the Port Fairy District MLA event. Inspector Taylor, recently promoted to superintendent, will transfer to the Western District patrol with headquarters at Maionsinie.
This fragment notes a tobacco and cigarettes sale event at Jenkins Mage Mock Stowe with reference to a tall tally and point totals. details are garbled but imply a local commerce or trade notice in a Portland area. Named places appear inconsistent and dates are unclear.
In a hard fought Western District league match Port Melbourne edged Portland with a late rally, 9.10 to 9.6. Portland led early with strong defense and a 6 point quarter, while Port Melbourne found form in the final period, with key plays from Heabson and Daly. The game featured several contentious decisions and a windy finish, but Port Melbourne sealed the win as crowd support grew.
The piece notes Seitse Thrweets Tome and cast enjoy substantial roles in the new film presented at Slat. It highlights Diag and Soiltin Phrowrh playing dual parts for the Frstes with Mvanyoss CAP Miler and Rathlonn in key roles. Other stars include Taleis Homme Malph Forb and Porrecinr Ulervet in supporting or pivotal turns.
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