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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows names such as Hamilton and Heywood with references to auctions, notices, and a secretary. The legible parts mention public sale, dates in May and November, and various local entities, but the passage is heavily garbled with nonstandard spacing and missing context.
Fragmented OCR style list shows numerous sale notices and wanted items. Items include furniture such as bedroom suites and cedar chests, safes, secondhand goods, musical instruments, and livestock requests. Mentions of stores and vendors appear alongside hospital and transit references in a dense catalog likely from a newspaper classified section.
Portland Waterworks Trust will receive bids until noon for two plan sections of construction work. No details beyond the basic project scope and submission deadline are provided in the fragment.
Fragmented OCR text describes a local sale event near Rewer Lake and a vehicle or item listing. The readable portions mention dates in June and a possible vendor or person associated with the sale. No clear entities or concrete details are OCR readable.
An eclectic listing outlines events and phases including moon phases, a meeting date, and several community programs. It mentions a June 24 gathering, a scientific schedule, and public diaries amid a busy civic agenda.
Panera style notice indicates men’s wear shop provides quality latest styles with prompt attention on all orders. Phone number appears for lease or inquiry and no clear locations or dates provided in readable text.
A detailed Portland newspaper item describes a whale seen near the harbor during the morning, surfacing and spouting alongside the wharf. Observers noted the creature’s size, color, and splashes, with photo prospects discussed and local interest high as residents gathered to watch the spectacle from shore and boats.
A fragmented report from Drumborg describes a Friday evening gathering with Mrs Phyllie Cameryn as host, plus a forthcoming marriage celebration. The document lists attendees, performances by Miss Jean Breronot, Mrs Kern, and others, and notes a Saturday event at the Turilahily club with a trophy donated by Upeil Learmonth.
Fragmented article discusses temperaments and hormonal themes influencing youth behavior, with references to thyroid, glands, and self discipline. It mentions a study of temperament, body changes, and societal expectations, urging readers to seek guidance and apply practical advice, including fashion and education.
The Bear Theatre plans a shift from silent films to sound with a talkie program next week in Camperdown and nearby towns. A free pie with every ticket is offered at opening and many silents are being replaced by talking pictures, featuring artists like Suscumbia and Albert Homes in a lineup of popular titles and reissues.
Dense wind and rain challenged a tasselled clash as Western Clerks Langer and Pertland Bent Booth Warrnambent faced South Warrnambool in a hard fought match. South Warrnambool surged with key plays from Hagen and Clarke while Porterland and Arden mounted breaks, ending with a decisive Warrnambool effort and standout performances from Howley, Hogan, and Hocking.
A notice records letters of administration issued for Alice Cameron of Tyeniatn who died September 15. The value of estate is listed at 41988 with personal chattels of 6 arta slay. W. F. Williamson is named as executor. The document notes others connected, including members of local committees and associations, with various details on appointments and events in Melbourne and Portland districts.
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