Australian Made Goods Ad Manifold Display at Port
A Thursday event in Portland showcased Australian made goods from Cyclone Fence Co and others. Captain Orrstein spoke on boosting home manufacture, praising local firms like Fayre elite, Panthry AN Australian and Prestige, while warning that buying foreign products diverts money from Australia. The program featured entertainment by Federal labels and a vivid display of production steps, highlighting the value of domestic industry and urging patrons to support Australian-made goods.
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Eoidershin
Mary
Cyclone
Ale and Fence Co
Thos. Reynolds
An-Australlan
Vocalion Records
Federal
Lal
Richmond
Arvin
Sertenede
Ethay
Peturee
Capiale Ornstely
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Australia
Queensland
Homer
Wola
Bay
Orostein
Lucy
Evi
Wridowt
Cevain Oruntein
Strane
Ministery and public mood in Victoria amid political turmoil
A fragmented Melbourne letter reports widespread anxiety over government policy and the proposed Australian governor general appointments. It notes party tensions, public protests, and a looming debt campaign as leaders weigh constitutional changes and constitutional continuities.
Portland Historical Committee notes and voyage references
A Portland Historical Committee meeting discussed the origin of the Goeian Hotel residence, Major Mitchell’s reports, and plans for publishing notes. The secretary reported on correspondence from Sydney and Melbourne related to early Portland Bay surveys, the Fortland settlement, and a recovered shipwreck relic seen near Cape Nelson Bay with surviving crew members.
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Ghifton
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Portland Works Honor Reflects Borough Council Testimonial
A historical note describes a testimonial for the first bolling-stown Works at Portland where sheep and whales were pressed. Philadelphia Scott, solicitor, presented the testimonial in 1963 and it was signed by Crowker and Atkinson. The borough council planned to place the document on the walls.
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Angus Licensed Contractor and Electrical Engineer Ad
Palmer Street Portland WH now prepared to carry out installation of electric light and power. Work and materials used include Australian British. Estimates and inquiries left at Herrmann Engineers Percy Street. Numerous household lines reduced for cash. France, Waratah Cash Stores, Julia Street, Portland. Any class of vehicle built to order. See Francis, North Portland.
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Pawer
Pitt’s
Blanton
Nice
End & Howl
Hines
Burt
Waratah
Julia
Portland
Francis
Inck Ste
North Portland
Reconstruction of a garbled phrase prompts careful reading
A garbled OCR fragment presents jumbled words about tailoring and craftsmanship. The text hints at a comparison of coats or garments and mentions West Cur and Work manship but lacks coherent structure or clear entities.
A H Sutton Offers Bargains on Groceries and Produce
Fragments from a vintage ad list A H Sutton promoting cheap groceries and assorted foods. The text mentions apples, apricots, tomatoes, peaches, raisins, ginger, soap, and various daily essentials with prices and unit hints, reflecting a local market circular style.
Crockery and Glassware Priced Down in Sale
A garbled list shows reductions on cups, glassware, teapots, and tumblers. Items like china cups and saucers, teapots, and tumblers appear with price cuts from several shillings to lower figures amid a general sale. Names and exact items are obscured by OCR errors, but the pattern is clear: widespread reductions across crockery and glassware.
Fragmented OCR list of tableware pricing and reductions
The text reads as an OCR garble detailing items like Crystal Bowls, Water spoons, table spoons, and English nickel pieces with various reduced prices and quantities. It mentions reductions to 9/4 and 2/6 and notes on tarnish and header terms, but remains largely unreadable with broken names and nonsensical phrases.
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Ty “Hush
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Ghax Butler
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