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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
2
A dense listing from a 19th century newspaper shows auction and private sale notices for land and property. It includes land parcels of various sizes, outbuildings, fences, water access, and improvements. Represented are multiple properties with detailed descriptions and contact references for agents and trustees.
Fragmentary OCR notes show auctioneers Denneys and Lascelles with agents at a station. Names and locations are garbled but indicate an auction of properties or items. Contact lines include a phone reference and a firm in a city, with unclear specifics on date and items.
Dalgety & Co Ltd Nthuk Statios Lants Shipping and Commission Agents Aeriewibe val amd Hlnaauine Pyypeetinn Hy Sala AI Nise ot Plyanit Acuidend In suurans oetts Lea 7 Mhaie 9 SMTI Suladrones Mantenti WAMILION CAS Tamton A Wranches.
An OCR fragment shows names and firms such as The Australian Estates Co and Jown Fenton Co with partial addresses and contact numbers. It lacks coherent events or dates but indicates a listing of real estate or stock-related entities and partners.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Victorian club notice discusses insurance benefits and member protections. It mentions the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, guidance on inquiries, and references to town safeguards, but the legible content is corrupted with numerous errors and nonsensical phrases.
A local free library hosts a patriotic ball in July. The event plans to raise funds for community programs and features performances by local clubs and volunteers. Proceeds support literacy initiatives and youth outreach.
Applications are listed for Ke Hatian Drivere within the Australian Military Forces. Details appear in the record, noting the submission for a specific role and related service context. The text references administrative steps and the potential for transfer or eligibility in the ongoing recruitment process.
An overseas message notes concerns about British children during June and mentions names and places with limited legible details. It references Australia and a possible international context, with unclear names and events. Further readable facts are minimal due to garbled OCR text.
A Melbourne event titled Win the War Tealiy will feature prominent speakers including Alex Anderson and Mihirs Beerciary at the Bulchore Memorial Hall Trywood on Wednesday evening.
Fragmentary obituary note for Mrs RB Price Seeehtee Bsa and Moy on a June date at Denaberg residence. The text is badly garbled, leaving only partial names and vague relation signals in a local notice.
Bereavement notice expresses heartfelt sympathy for Mr Mayden Fahy and family. Readers are invited to join in paying respects at 45 Wellington Hoar, South Mirebrad, with condolences from Napa tribater and peers.
A fragment notes a weekly publication pattern at Portside, listing Mondays and Thursdays for editions. It mentions a phone line and the date Monday June 24, with a stray reference to Isao. The text is garbled but indicates routine scheduling and contact details.
An OCR read yields a garbled local notice about urgent needs and a public sale action. Readable fragments reference a felon and a union, with unclear dates or places, limiting concrete details. The text remains incoherent, offering no verifiable outcome or official entities beyond general terms.
The report reflects wartime public sentiment with mentions of Comforts Fund drives and Red Cross activity. It notes a large meeting and calls for unity as the conflict looms, praising volunteers and condemning hatred while urging continued support for soldiers and civilians.
The article itemizes wartime fund contributions to a relief drive linked with Hee land trunch, mentions a Maniting area office and role of the United Spaat agency, and discusses Australian relief and expatriate support in New York. It notes figures, names, and agencies, including the Australian Society of Se Vath and New Zo, and references Australian representatives and war relief plans.
A garbled wartime notice names Jack Thompson and a long list of soldiers and places, mentioning Heywood, Portlundy, and various units. The fragment references artillery, tents, and draft activity, with scattered surnames and locations scattered through a disrupted text.
The report notes a withdrawal from a forthcoming match and outlines the proposed fixtures for the Fitzroy Junior Association renewed events. It lists a series of upcoming games and venues including Heywood, Milltown, Dartaionr, Poctlung, and Hamilton Bonshurey, with draws for next Saturday and planning details for July 20th events.
Postal details describe gate clearances and routes at Portlaent with listed corners and times. It notes daily schedule at various intersections including Gawler Palmer Percy Tyere and Feratrante Kem with multiple weekly deviations. It mentions Portland West services and weekly totals, plus statements about the mail bag clearance occurring before the station.
An obituary announces the death of Decanned Moore, son of the late James and Marion Moore. He lived in the district for years, married in Portland to Flow Mathieson, and left four sons and three daughters. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, with many attending to pay tribute. The service featured the local minister and a graveside rite, reflecting the family’s grief and memories.
The report covers a 13 mile Wilrun cycling event held Saturday including a notable winner and a list of riders such as J Lohan T Baker A Hiull Dante and others. It notes racing details, finish times and mentions sponsors and local riders unable to ride due to issues.
A fragmentary Portland farewell committee report lists members J. Thoma Wheeler and W Jenkin as joint secretary and treasurer. The document shows expenditures and balances with figures like 170/8 and references to soldiers, portfolios, and social events, reflecting wartime civic duties and community logistics.
A wartime notice details Portland War Service Fund activity for April 1940, noting funds raised and allocated. It lists approximate values forwarded to the Army and distribution center, including furniture and furnishings worth around 10,000 across multiple categories. The item emphasizes the fund's broad support for soldiers and related relief efforts.
Fragmentary text appears to report on a political allotment or nomination process. Names, dates, and places are garbled, preventing a clear summary of event, actors, or outcomes.
Fragmented timetable notes from Yaasesgor Trait Swisky indicate rail departures from Hamilton Portiany and Wrwihilini. Entries show listed days Mon 10 10 am, Tue 1 pm, and various routes toward Portland Holmes and Weywood with times and locations obscured by OCR garble. The readable segments imply planned departures and local master notices for travelers.
Readable catalogue notes fruit trees and varieties for home planting. Mentions apples, lemons, oranges, and loquats with sizes and training, plus vendors in Norfolk Island and nearby districts. Includes pricing lines such as 7/4 each and references to a catalogue and guide available for sale.
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