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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
2
Fragmented text discusses evolution, war warnings, and a cryptic phrase CHIUSTENDOM ASTRAY. It mentions a bookstore or depot and locations like Hall and Harvest. Content is garbled with unclear claims and missing context.
The Portkind Branch of the Australian Natives Association marked its sixth anniversary with a gathering on Wednesday June 20. G A McLean announced that about 40 members had enlisted to fight for King and Country, with 229 making the supreme sacrifice. An ex-president's framed certificate was presented to Mr I Overend. The evening featured a music program, a light repast, and dancing.
Morning service honors Lieut Edward Ellis Henty with a tablet and a dedication led by Canon Carmichael. Donations of clothing, material, or money are invited. notices cover revision court dates, a Victorian Producers Co-Operative sale, a Portland funeral, and a call for women recruits.
Melbourne reports a fatal incident near Jolimont signal box where a pedestrian was struck by an outgoing Box Hill train at 7.16 on Saturday night. The collision injured several people and prompted investigation into the guard’s role and safety measures aboard the Kew train.
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