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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
2
The Shire of Portland invites tenders for several works listed at the Shire Hall Heywood. Tenderers must return documents by Tuesday 2nd June 202, with security deposits and conditions set. Late or incomplete bids may be rejected under the respective public notice provisions.
Fragmented text references Portland region and local matters. Fragments mention infection concerns, menewens, Cometh, Seventh nef, Aloe, Peri, Comedie, and Wapte. Worries and pomeginiants of the Verutedt are noted alongside Shire Shire bid.
Fragmented OCR passage lists place names roads and stations such as Prince's Mighway Leone Railway Lywns Hoor Read Thrip Road Iron Gore Road and Portland Hamilton Remd with scattered references to towns stations and geography. No coherent event or narrative emerges.
Fragmentary calendar items list dates and events with distorted spelling and odd phrases. Key names and clear entries are scarce, but the page reads as a June 1832 calendar sketch with scattered, unreadable remnants.
Community notices describe phased Moon celebrations and a Melbourne centenary plan. Details cover a June schedule, gallery remarks, and a complex set of events including dances, markets, and fundraising with emphasis on public spirit and local participation. The text also notes a sale of Central State Worsted and a death in Portland with links to local institutions.
Fragmented OCR text from a 1932 Portland page mentions events, debates, and local people. The readable parts reference a Monday June 20 date, a center street scene, and a long verse note. No cohesive narrative or clear outcome is present in the legible fragments.
A fragmented passage argues for restricting motor transport to aid the primary producer movement. It advocates limiting transport across the Commonwealth, linking reform to financial rehabilitation and country constituencies. Aimed at securing support from primary producers for broader political action.
A historical notice describes a mobile wireless station near Portland, detailing planned coverage, advertising prospects, and port facilities. It notes an owner company in Melbourne and mentions upcoming visits by optician Mr. Marchant to Portland on June 20 and other regional appearances with appointment times at local hotels and venues.
A whale visited the bay last week, seen by several residents along the northern cliffs. The creature surfaced repeatedly blowing water and was observed drifting well offshore near the lighthouse before vanishing from view.
An enthusiastic piece by Mila Aather explores snow loving passions from skating on frozen lakes in Sweden to high speed alpine skiing leaps. It highlights Birger Ruud’s record leap at Ogden Dunes and notes the danger and discipline behind snowshoeing skiing and motorskiing as premier winter pursuits.
Saturday saw golf events affected by rain with several entries for the championship and stroke contests. Ladies entries included McGillivray, Sharpe, Cameron, Quayle and others. Wednesday brought the eclectic winner Ford with a 47 14 19 score. next round for the Union Spoon scheduled with draw matches listed.
Right Rev Monsignor Shanahan left a provision in his will for a 450 bequest to the Hamilton and District Base Hospital of which he was president for many years. The gift will be payable once probate of the will is granted.
Melbourne stock trading showed volatility ahead of Australia’s landmark elections. Banking shares weak, pastoral stocks rose on dividend news, and Australian Glass Ltd posted strong earnings with a maintained ordinary dividend. Gold shares steadied as market uncertainty lingered and production limits constrained some miners.
Port Fairy hospital committee considered accepting infectious cases from Portland at six shillings per day per patient. It was noted a Kane cancer case had been sent to Hamilton and that Port Fairy is nearer. The town clerk of Portland will be informed Port Fairy agrees to take cases, with the president and two others to interview the doctor.
In Portland on Thursday, Karl Hart, tailor, sued Mrs. Quick over a made to measure costume. Evidence showed patterns chosen, material cut and ready, fittings held, and attempts to cancel or deliver. Mrs. Quick canceled, later claimed inability to fit the skirt, and refused to accept a remedy. The defence argued no contract or breach. The court judgment favored the defendant, with the suit dismissed.
A court case over a faulty costume and altered skirt concluded with the complainant losing and £7 4s 8d in costs. Witnesses described delays, faulty sewing, and unclear responsibility for defects, while the judge ruled the contract breached by the complainant’s party.
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