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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item describes a three act comedy titled Kiira Comes to Stay at Free Library Hall. The garbled text lists many theater and event phrases, obscuring exact dates, cast names, and venue specifics.
An old newspaper fragment describes a public sale by Hlaidlaw and Co and various agents, listing bidders and property in a convoluted text. It references auctions, items, and participants including multiple organizations and names in a chaotic OCR pass.
Fragmentary OCR notes list various livestock items including sheep cattle and goats with unclear quantities and names. The readable portions reference a community auction or sale event and include mentions of Bekat Net and Grawiere, implying livestock lots and potential vendors or bidders.
The text lists names and entities tied to a distribution or meeting held by Laidlaw & Co. It notes attendees and a statement about rights and duties, mentioning a formal notice and a ceremony with representatives and a fermen group.
Fragmented readable names suggesting a film or theater listing with multiple proper nouns. No clear event date or location emerges from the garbled text.
A cryptic note mentions a mysterious figure tied to Denny’s and Lois Moran. It references a love letter and a transformation into a media figure, with suggestive hints about titles and names amid a chaotic, fragmented prose.
A garbled OCR note discusses budget tightening and resisting prideful spending. It references debt, capitalists, and collective restraint, signaling cautious financial planning amid uncertain conditions.
The text records an election of officers with scattered names and unclear results. It references banks and positions, mentions regions and people with misspelled titles, and appears to describe a formal vote or appointment process with repeated fragments and disjoint phrases.
The report outlines Rethme Gell Li Company amid competition with Hoemtolitians Pte. Aimed at securing provisional listings, it notes many shares issued and a dry season in the region. Updates mention processes for provisional theater entries and ongoing travel developments linked to the venture.
Rainfall figures supplied by the official recorder show daily totals for Cam Melons with a sequence of days listed from Monday through Saturday. The totals include nil or zero readings on certain days and a final aggregate total of four points.
Portland led by multiple players as they faced Coleraine in windy conditions. The visitors built a strong early lead but Coleraine fought back, with key contributions from several shooters and a late push that nearly closed the gap before the final whistle.
Dartmont dominated Heywiunl with 11.4 to 0.9 points, led by Wood and Miyamyn as the Rovers prevailed at Whonap. Earlier at Manton Park Dartmont met Colemlow Benita in a friendly game with promising showings from the visitors, though the home squad controlled the court.
A described page features star Norman Kerry in a staged picture sequence with other performers. It highlights a special picture with lavish costumes and a prominent Technicolor style, noting future presentation at a major theater and the presence of a large cast and notable production elements.
Fragmentary report describes shipboard tensions and inquiries amid a naval incident. Mentions Captain Die Ui and crew, Royal Commissions, and figures like Major Maddo Jena and Mr Wiley in a broad wartime context. Includes scattered references to U S officers, aircraft, and ship movements near Ciruela Quay with Allied anxieties and commissions.
A fragmentary notice outlines Veanee content in the Sunth’ and Ube, with Dr Mmoke Im traveling Talke Tran and MelbodrAe. It mentions New Caledonia photography by an unnamed cameraman and notes other international pieces such as Life in June Bush Life in the North and The Thousand Pound Emerald, along with several authors and titles.
Local league results show Mel bourna edging Carlton, Benenden and Caringwond posting wins. Meihearme led South Met with a high-scoring 40 point effort while Wil umtown and Brighton also earned successes.
The account chronicles the Tour de France narrative with riders, teams and leaders. It notes the Australian and New Zealand teams delivering endurance, Opperman and Nichols leading early, and the race format with stage rest days and time gaps shaping the contest.
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