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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment notes events at Barvicas Street with 11 a.m and 7 p.m Sunday times. Mentions Bratch Mount, Monemraon Lanoreer, and B Mure in unclear phrasing.
A garbled OCR item mentions Portland and a market event on June 26, 1944. The fragment references a pottery context with unclear names and dates, suggesting a local trade note or brief about a market or sale. The readable entities include Portland and the year 1944.
Fragmented notes describe a meeting with multiple names and local figures. It mentions Evans, John Campbell, Mye D. Condon, L. Pettit, and Mian McLarry, with references to a Waters trophy event and a hospital visit. Language is unclear, but centers on a community gathering with addresses and remarks.
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Polling day in Glenelg sees all three candidates active with outside speakers at meetings across the district. Expectation is a heavy turnout as early returns due by about 10 oclock to eight reported at the Portland booths. the final result may be delayed until later.
A Brisbane style digest reports a convict named Squincy Taylor jailed six months for occupying premises tied to past offences, bail set at £200, and upcoming habitual offender charges. The House of Representatives adjourned for Benator Bh, with a supply bill of £4,076,175 discussed after midnight amid opposition protests. A fire damaged Vroud Bros grinding mills in West Melbourne causing about £7,000 in losses. The Pelton Bequest committee distributed £21,000 to charity revenue for the year. A man named Nall escaped custody at Na and was captured near Birken Hill after a motor chase. Three motorists faced alcohol impairment charges. William Oli received three months for assaulting a girl. this is his second offence.
A brief note highlights valuable new ideas titled The Hair The Skin with emphasis on novelty and refinement. The fragment suggests promotional or editorial content focusing on innovative concepts.
A fragmented report describes tensions over a marriage rite and attendance at a ceremony. Local officials and residents debate responsibilities, costs, and political implications amid upheaval in a nearby town. The mayor and council consider feasible remedies, while residents voice concerns about public services and duties.
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