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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1934
Page
3
The Portland area meeting addressed parliamentary reform, unemployment funding, and taxation policy. Speakers criticized inflation tactics, stressed the value of the current parliamentary system, and urged unity across rural and urban interests while outlining upcoming elections and redistribution debates.
Large attendance at Neots Hall Portland welcomed Rev Jol McKen zie Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria on a district visit. Speeches by Rev W H McMeekin the Mayor and church representatives praised unity and friendship among denominations and urged ongoing church cooperation leading to the state Centenary celebrations in November.
Fragmented weather notes show a reading around 82 degrees with partial references to dates and locations. The garbled text limits clear details but indicates an attempted chart or forecast with local terms and names that remain unreadable.
The Postmaster General’s Department issues special Telegram forms for Birthday Greetings and Congratulatory messages. Senders insert the phrase before the address when forging Telegrams, with fees and delivery options across local, interstate, and foreign addresses. Full details available from Mr. W. W. Mung, the postmaster, to inform friends.
A vivid ad lists KATCHOR'S bargains on children's and girlswear including flannelette bloomers, pyjamas, vests, hose and sweaters in pink apricot and white. It touts pure wool and silk items, Kayser hosiery, and wide ranges from 2/11 to 4/11 with limited quantities per customer.
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