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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1939
Page
1
Fragments mention Quayle LDS, BB and surgeon denti ot, with unclear May date and Percy Sk ns Unit. Readers see scattered names Heywood and Wetzendey in an unclear local medical note. No coherent event or outcome established.
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria urges district motorials to join the H A C V and obtain the Prve Rout Servier with many advantages. The club promises to safeguard members interests with listed officers and a yearly subscription of joining fees and ongoing dues. contact details appear for information or complaints.
A damaged notice advertises Mac's Hire Car run by Andrew McLean in Portland area offering up to date sedans with a ten year workmanship guarantee. It touts low rates from £0/10/8 and terms requiring a ten shilling deposit, with contact at Valley Hunt and D Lewis addresses in Hamilton and Otway Street Portland.
Mr Wing Kee Verbalist announced by Mia Gow. He will visit Portland Wednesday July 1 and every fourth Wednesday thereafter at Gordon Hotel from 11 am to 6 pm. Address 80 Lonadale Melbourne. Fee 4303.
Fragmentary local notices list Miss Vera McEachern, Portland trades, and a plaster factory. A cash buyer of hides and shines announces presence, with postal addresses, telephone, and Monday Thursday visit pattern. The OCR text includes scattered names, addresses, and business terms, indicating a period newspaper classifieds page.
A fragmented report notes a quiet tea ceremony amid wartime separations. Local residents, including women and families, marked the occasion with simple hospitality as schedules and duties pull people apart.
Mrs Va Lane of Julia Street Portland advertises costumes made to measure and readywear for day and evening wear. The clipping reflects a local shop promoting tailored garments with emphasis on fit and style.
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