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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
2
Fragmented ad style notice describes clearing and sale of 1250 acres with improvements and buildings. Mentions main road, post office area, and various parcels including 30 houses, rooms, and multiple acre tracts. Indicates conveyance to buyers and various utilities and enhancements associated with the parcels.
A sutured entry from a regional notice lists cattle sale terms and water draw zones covering Hamilton Herwood Willan Tatyoon Morini Condah Cape Arid Ararat Marwithirs Hey sun Mer Ayedon and private insurance references. The fragment mentions fire accident insurance and a range of local areas with emphasis on water access and drawn lots.
Dalgety & Co Ltd in Fortlane WV lists premises on Hurd Street and mentions Wyatt & Co and NEL YE across various lines. The note references insurance, agricultural and land provisions, with unclear accounts of assets, liabilities, and spatio legal terms.
Auction notice listing Denys Leverlles Etd and partners as agents for private sale objects including cattle furniture and town property. Mentions bidders and buyers with various consignments while noting auction terms and conditions.
Fragmented OCR notes describe cash and carry pricing and farm trade terms. Mentions grower property issues, premium mines, Orion collection, and a small list of vendors including Diamond Plant Farm and Lyd. Limited readable details reference Port Fairy and Victoria names with broad market topics.
Fragmentary OCR item describes livestock listings with cattle and yearling entries, prices, and lot names. Mentions Wellington and Mortord brands, Hereford cattle and heifers, and multiple farm names with limited legible specifics.
The text lists entities including Hanlon Park Reserve PRR and Hurvimea and Mlemeeal, along with agents and the Voltimercial Linen Fine Assurance Company Ltd. It mentions trustees Hinwatre and Bond Agency Company and The Australian Mutual Prident Society in a bidding context.
A muddled report from Crown Lands, shipping agents, and local officials discusses revival plans for Portland racing and the racecourse. It mentions the Portland Racing Club, proposed improvements, funding possibilities, and uncertainties about site arrangements and authority, with references to local trustees and supporters.
A meeting convened by the mayor, held in a local library Thursday afternoon, drew attendees from the Moderate Haelety and other groups. Speakers urged renewal of commitments, with plans to raise about X100,000 through community support, while hospital conditions and city needs were highlighted.
A local wedding details the bride in a pale blue satin frock with a short pleated skirt and white gloves, carried by flower girls in matching attire. The groom, Lieut Antony, and the couple depart amid well wishers after a reception at the Locidyn. guests include Priestley and a small escort as they travel away in a navy wool carriage.
The ceremony for Dulcie Moore and Vernon Moore took place at Portland Methodist Church on June 4 in a plain attire setting. Witnesses and friends gathered as the couple exchanged vows, followed by a reception with modest wedding details and greetings from attendees.
The article records a shooting presentation by MP urd 600 yards with Langtey as the former host and T. Baldwin as scorer. Names include L. Jinve, BB Andrews, Waldston, Wheeler, A Hoover, Vivian Jones, and Horan. Cram Bros to supply equipment for 100 and 600 yard ranges across two dates. The Borough Council and local officials are noted.
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