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Newspaper

Portland Guardian

Location

Portland, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1912

Page

3

Unique Clifton prison carved in rock hillside opens debates

The Clifton Arizona region hosts a peculiar hillside prison built into a natural limestone depression carved into four cells. Daylight enters through created openings while a masonry vestibule houses guards. Three thick bars block every exit making escape nearly impossible.

Mount John Fraser Weatp Moser Paison Clifton Graham ‘County Arisona Gallommm Mount Wambler Rtacing Club Mises Anderson Casterton Woodman Hunt Club J. H. Moody Mount Gambier Miso Andereon G. Holgste Hamilton Ballarat Hunt Club Anderson

Farmers and Settlers Association expands in Perth

The Sunday Times reports the Farmers and Settlers Association growing stronger with a new Tan branch formed by city men interested in farming. Separate notes discuss Melbourne artisans facing cottage shortages, a proposed state built workers suburb, and a mix of social and political items from Australia and abroad.

Farmers and Settlers Association Sunday Times Perth Messia

International and domestic notes from Melbourne and beyond

Melbourne correspondent reports on the opium trade stance with China and neutral Belgium, Britain’s £6.6 million surplus allocations for naval power East Africa debt relief and Uganda, Sweden’s rejection of German defence, Roosevelt’s break from Republicans, and looming Democrat chances. Obituaries note Sir Edward Tadema and Sir George White. Sydney council approves 22 story buildings. Geelong death of ex-legislator William Gurr. Dunmunkie farm laborer and family inheritances. legal actions in Geelong and Cheltenham Salt Company share matters.

Australian Eleven in England First Test Scores

Our own correspondent reports from Melbourne that England and Australia began the first test on Monday. Latest scoring shows England at 107 for 8 with Hobbs out and Rain halting play. Warner remains not out as Kelleway and Beeson take early wickets.

England Australia Hobbs Bapr Kelleway Parent sRirdsey bKellewsy Warner Bees

Scotland V South Africa Cricket Match Notes

Scotland and South Africa play with Scotland 138 in first innings and South Africa 171 led by a six. Linseed compound touted for coughs and mucus. unclear details on Seitatens use or relevance.

Scotland South Africa

Border Railway Works to Be Discussed by SA and VIC Leaders

South Australian Premier Mr Ueake will pass through Melbourne en route to Adelaide after a NSW visit. Victorian Premier Mr Watt plans to arrange a conference on border railway construction per the Heyal commission and to resolve the Serviceton station dispute.

Ueake Melbourne Adelaide New South Wales Mr Watt Watt Himevlf Sil Jidut Heyal Serviceton

Arbor Day Plantings At Lower Cape Bridgewater School

Under pleasant weather Arbor Day was observed at the Lower Cape Bridgewater school on Friday with planting of native trees. The School Committee fenced the ground, supplied posts, and faced rocky post holes, finishing the work in good time. A galvanized iron Maypole is on order but not yet erected. Children received lollies from Mrs A Stevenson and cakes from Mrs W A Kittson, and local interest grows as plantations spread across several holdings.

Lower Cape Bridgewater Mra A. Stevenson W. A. Kittson

Farmers to Confer at Warrnambool Convention

The tenth Chamber of Agriculture convention meets July 2 3 4 at Warrnambool with debates on weed destruction rabbits burrow digging compensation railway land loading water conservation and price gaps between pig and bacon. Officials push for better stock transport show judges and grain handling reforms while Governor Sir John Fuller to open the event.

Chamber of Agriculture Warrnambool Dilegetes Sea Lake Society Kilmore Society State Farm Sir John Fuller

Hospital Board Plans Annual Meeting Amid Reforms

A historic hospital reform update notes improved appointments and expanded patient safety measures. The Hospital Muli bam overlooking Porinand Bay signals a commitment to elite care and a stable governance structure. The Board announces a regular annual meeting to review finances and future steps.

Parker Muli Bam Porinand Bay Sonyred Aviat

Hamilton Dock Sale Report Shows Prices Steady Despite Slow Trade

Auction at Hamilton Dock drew fair attendance from traders. Prices held generally with strong demand for prime store cattle and drafts while late bids for cull and light stock showed softer values. Notable consignments included ewes, lambs, and aged females with prices described in old currency terms.

Monty Witte Lueievagid Agier Ept Crowsfreld Osip Wallacks SY Be Atwers Ory Leifers

Railway revenues show record totals for year to June

Official figures reveal railway revenue topping 25 million pounds for the year ending June 4 with a record £5,440,000 for the period July 1 1911 to June 4 and a £147,606 rise over the prior year. For the week ended June 14 revenue reached £76,445 up from £73,020 last year, with passengers and live stock rising while goods traffic lagged.

Grova Halway Pouesengere Uae Kaine

South Western District Association Football Draw and Standings

The South Western District Association outlines match results from the first round with Wanderers Portland and Wanderers facing Wallacedale Heywood and Wallacedale in June. Standings show Wanderers leading with 12 points, Wallacecale second, Portland third, Heywood fourth, and Fortland last as the round closes.

Wallicortiate Wallacecdide Wallacedale Wanderers Portland Wallacednia Portinnil L. Heywood Waulerera Wanderera Vo Pie Wan Heywood South Western District Association

Fragmented OCR: Local Notice Summary

The readable parts describe an unclear public notice with names and places partially visible. Content is indiscernible, but items reference official actions and municipal entities. No complete facts or dates are recoverable from the supplied text.

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