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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
3
A garbled dispatch reports varied items including a murder arrest in an unspecified location, a court case and a surveyor incident, plus political notes on Australia’s foreign policy and a treaty with Japan. Mentions of Lloyd George and public statements hint at broader wartime context.
A Victorian era letter to the Argus discusses Portland River Navigation and cargo logistics. It weighs options for shipping paths, including bar crossing and rail delivery, urging shippers to remember Portland's access and costs amid pilotage and delays. The writer argues for direct Portland transshipment to cut idleness and expense.
The New Zealand Line and Meronnille Agency Co Ltd held their closing wool sale of the currant season on June 17 with about 6000 bales submitted by several brokers. The catalog comprised some 600 bales, mainly crutching and additions. Attendance was strong and competition, especially from Yorkshire, was keen. Clearance at full rate achieved. Total sales by the company reached 62, including Cranford from Condah crumbings to 44d.
A distinguished specialist offers cautionary health guidance about stomach dangers and practical steps. The message emphasizes awareness, prudent diet, and timely medical consultation to prevent serious issues.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe actions or findings involving Digby Sais and Learmonth and Co. The text references a farm, park, and various names in a scattered report with unclear dates or events. No clear outcome or structured detail emerges.
Odd early 20th century scene describes Bobbie Sant seeking help for stomach and digestive troubles. The fragment shows medical claims for Mother's Seigel's Syrup and mentions a public notice about a sale and local happenings dated November 1919 in Coburg and surrounding districts.
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