Hamilton area stock sales and bond brokers listed at Macarthur yard
A historical notice lists stock sale venues across Hamilton Casterton Ararat and surrounding towns with valuers and representatives. It mentions insurance and financial bodies including Fire and Livestock coverage and life mutual association. It notes offices at Portland and Julia Street with telephone access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POLA
the Insurance ‘| Australia Ltd
National Mutual Life Assocation of Australia Ltd
Ooper
Perpetual Trustees and Exore Association of Australia
Portland
Julia Street
Special Stock Sale Notice On Cattle And Calves
Monday June sale features 26 yearling steers 4 yearling heifers and 12 cow calves with springing cows and vealers. Catalog lists Hereford and Shorthorn stock, including steers and breeds from Seeley and Seeley’s entries. Buyers invited to inspect and bid on farm at sale time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boldy Crose Colyer
Hildy Cross
Wereford
Sherthorn
Steve
Jerey Wedferm
Jereet
Fae Seeley
Awe
Dow
Steve Dawe
Festure Cw
Town Property Private Sale of Stock and Property
Public sale notice lists livestock cattle sheep and farm furniture offered on town property. Auctions cover stock and personal property with private sales conducted by local authorities.
Portland sale items from Malcolm's Second Hand Shop
Local Portland shop offers a wide range of second hand goods including kitchen cabinets beds chairs tables mirrors and household hardware at Malcolm's Second Hand Shop 23 Percy Street Portland opposite Club Heel Phone 195. A separate listing promotes wood stove griller mangle wringer and assorted hardware. Also notices for a general inquiry position at Club Hotel and a job listing from Australian Mutual Provident Society appear among the fragmented ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm
Percy Strew
Portland
Club
lLux
Percy Strat
Moore Family thanks for sympathy and letters
Mr and Mrs Jack Moore of Must Street Portland thank all relatives and friends for letters telegrams cards and expressions of sympathy for their son Vernon. The notice lists dates and phases of the moon including full moon on Monday June 7 and new moon on Wednesday June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Moore
Must Street
Portland
Wish ‘Co
Vernon
Guardian Printed at Portland Twice Weekly
The Portland Guardian is published every Monday and Thursday evening. The issue dated Thursday June 26, 1841 lists contact details with a phone reference and reflects mid‑19th century newspaper distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Scalp Hunters and Public Works Reported Shortage
The notice discusses scalp hunters and a partial public works project with 206 dozen hus, an inspector’s punch list, and a planned meeting at a public venue to discuss property purchase and related timing. It notes a shortage of funds and delays, with references to local council actions and awaiting further guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Shire
Dur
Ne Uh Peerigd
Portland Baths Pool Tender Accepted for New Bathing House
The Borough Council accepted Rigby ap Sena L247 as the tender for the new Portland Baths, with the lowest bid. Several bids were rejected, including those from McCherty and Me Kensie. The council approved 200 piles valued at £500, with the project valued at £4,000 and completion timing in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigby Ap Sena
McCherty
Red Cross Annual Meeting Noted in Local Notice
Citizens are invited to the Red Cross annual meeting held Thursday at 7 pm. The event covers a program of planning and proceeds toward a community supper. Attendance urged by local officers and supporters of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eman Isan
Etree Tlhe Miedting
Union and Transfition. Tp The Claims of thriet-h
The Aftermath reports on Reverend Donald C. Lewis and related welcome events. The brief item notes a sermon or address tied to a church or religious gathering, with emphasis on transition themes and community welcome activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald C. Lewis
Government Drill for Portland Promises Oil Prospects
Government drills in East Gippland and Lakes Entrance hint at oil potential with Western Petroleum backing. Sir Winston Dugan notes three government plants boared 43 wells, depths from 1100 to 4000 feet, as two American experts study feasibility. Western District plant access promised amid scepticism. Also notices include Wetley Church hymns series and an estate furniture auction by J L Wyett & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Petroleum Company
Portland
Winston Dugan
East Gipp
Lakes Entrance
Commonwealth
America
Lakes
Glenelg
Western Petroleum
Red Cross and St John Ambulance meet in Portland for staff muster
Mr Jackson of the St John Ambulance Association will visit Portland next Monday to assist staffing a first aid post. A meeting in the Free Library supper room will arrange staffing and demonstrate incident support with wardens and potential services. Melbourne State Emergency Council will finalize equipment arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
O. G. Pettt
Jackson
St. John’s Ambulance Association
Portland
Pree
Red Cros
St. Joho'a
At & P.m
Melbourne
State Emergency Council
Pine Trees for Matches Tender Accepted by Hamilton Water Trust
The Hamilton Water Trust has accepted a tender of £2100 from Bryant and May for the purchase and removal of pine trees in the 111 acre plantation near the aerodrome. The trees are one year old and part of the old ext section of the pine plantation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Water Trust
Sate Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Bryant
May
Merodrome
Water Trust
Onion Seed for Britain Community Planting Scheme
Town hall meeting discusses a plan to plant about one acre with onion seed for Britain's needs. Volunteers will garden in plots funded by subscriptions, with costs around 620 and a goal of harvesting about five acres total. An executive committee and organizers are appointed to secure land and coordinate planting by end of July using Rotary hoes and prepared plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atow
Ute Mayer
Heer
Wilkins
Hen
J Proedes
Amdereon
Tyler
Edwarl
Beoadfoot
L. Mae Phereon
Ao Unllandin
Wo C. Langley
W. Hoeabdine
Rew 10
Lewamd Co
Department of Aieulians
Elioubel
Pettit
Erione
Amd Mlescoe ME
Bieddijueh
Wd. Tyler
S. Henry
Red Cross
South Portland
Messrs
A. Callander
W. C. Langley
J. Anderson
Rev. Priestley
D. J. Anderson
Callander
Anderson
Famous Cyclist Visite Portland on Trip With Heaney
World famous cyclist Fatty Lamb visits Portland with Jock Heaney on a fishing and shooting trip. The pair discuss racing rival Oppy, Lamb’s Melbourne status, and past Tour de Paris feats. The article blends personal reminiscences, local color, and a note on a forthcoming cattle sale at Bridgewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty” Lamb
Jock Heaney
Portland
Gordon Hotel
Patty
Melbourne
Oppy
Fatty
Jack Heaney
Coandal
Renmbind
Eclectic Wednesday Golf Scores At Local Links
An eclectic competition at Abe local links featured leading scores from Mrs Mortlew 46 14h Mrs Barcham 63 17 38 Mixe M Beresford 46 a ae Mrs Nicwl 46 a 3 Mrs Dusting 61 00 Mrs Cocke 40 ob aa Mrs Quayle 46 0-C Mrs Monagres 40 OD Mrs Bourbaurd bu oR OAD Mrs Stock 57 16 42 Mrs Jonnens h old ag
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Mortlew
Barcham
Mixe M. Beresford
Nicwl
Cocke
Quayle
Stableford Bogey Scoring Rules Outline
The text explains Stableford bogey scoring with one stroke per hole based on player handicap. It states points for 1 over bogey, bogey, and under bogey outcomes, and notes 5 points for a 4 under bogey. Holes over one over bogey score nothing. It also describes adding extra strokes for players with handicaps above 18, giving examples such as a 19 handicap adding 1 point.
Portland wedding linked with returning servicemen notices
Personal notes record Pte W H W Cockerill of Portland rejoining his unit after being reported missing. The marriage of Miss Beyrl Emily Winslade of Thornbury to Mr Gordon George Clark of Portland occurred at Crotton Methodist Church with Rev A B Livingstone officiating. Maj W J Guy of South Portland, reported missing in Africa and Greece, was later heard of in Greece after sailing in April 1940 with an artillery unit. prior to enlistment he worked on a sailing canoes restoration project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H W. Cockerill
Portland
Beyrl Emily
Winslade
H. Winslade
Harold Street
Thornbury
Gordon George Clark
L. Clark
Palmer Street
Crotton Methodist Church
A. B. Livingstone
Warrnamben Chamber Debates Factory Direct Sales Criticism
At a Warrnamben Chamber of Commerce meeting a resolution deploring direct sales of general goods by butter and milk factories to their suppliers was discussed. The Petall Grocers Association proposed the measure amid concerns that factories extend credit to farmers, impairing local retailers and creating unfair competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrnimben
BE. A. Wright
Venience
The Poacher and the Year Round Plovers
A reader laments game laws protecting birds and fish, arguing laws serve the wether while favoring poachers. A district tale describes a nature lover's plover flock on his land. intruders shoot, killing two birds. The piece reflects on obedience, conscience, and the harms of illegal hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundarrigal
Thin
Indifferent Start to British Bombing Victims Appeal
The appeal has run for about a fortnight with only nominal subscriptions from readers like Mr and Mrs Read and Mr and Mrs Pettit while Portland and district residents once showed a stronger, spontaneous response in the first appeal. The tone questions why the drive appears slow compared with responses from the home country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C
Mme
Pettit G
Kittwon Cape Bridgewater
J. C. Fitzgerald
Portland
Obituary notices mourn several long-term residents
A Heathcote era obituary roundup notes the deaths of multiple local figures. Survivors include Mrs Ines McDonald and family. the late Mr Vivian of Terang, a carpenter and band member. Mrs Mary McLinnvall of Portland. and Mrs Robert Young of Horsham and Minyip. The notices describe long service, community involvement, and condolences from friends and local groups. The deceased are laid to rest at Heywood cemetery and other local plots, with funeral details and officiants noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milltown
Monsrs
Porter Ard
Himes
Ines McDonald
Fen
Wad Bey
Heywood
Hobbs
Howe
Wilkins
William Jane Vivi
Bern
Everliggs
Vivian
Mary Ann
Mortlake
Frederica
Elfen Nell
Serene
Cone
J. M- Brennan
Reems Vivian Worth
Inte & Clarke
Terang
Trang
A.N.A
Retary
Terane
Tene Press
F. Fe
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. H. Laidlaw
Go. Ltd
ST@CK
Station and General Commission
Stock & Sharebrokers
William St. Wi
Aes Coleraina
Illaurs
Mty
Macar- Condah
Heywood, Marine
Hamilton
Macarthur
Pot Periodical
Stock Hamilton
Casterton
Calefain
Williara
Tatyoon
Ararat
Merino
Condah
Cape
Dartmoor
Balmoral
K Wheeedale
Yambuk
Bessiebellt
Orford
J. Watt
Greci_ Kerr
Glenthompone
J. V. Walter
Cape Bridgewater
Porthyend
T. M. Laidlaw & Co, Pty. Ltd
Coleraine
Casterton & Branches
the Australian Estates CO
John Fenton & CO
Commencial Union Fire Resorvare Company Ltd
Holthirat Trustees Executore and
Apncy Company
Autroline Mutual Provident
Harold R. Hedditch
Percy &T
Perland Representative
Ted
Bead
Gawler Street
Camumenche Wi
Sharp
Douglas McIntyme
Herve
B.T.C
GALE
L. Wyatt & CO
Auetiance
KR. B. Malcolm
Pert Petry Athievic
Dennys, Lascelles Ltd
Percy Stret
Billebell Machinery
Commonwealth Fertilisers
Northern Resurance Co
Fire
Marne
Nited
Coovera and
Little's Sheep Lip
Ronaldon and Tippett
H Taylor
Munger Mea
Geelong
Arry Stochbery
Apply Club Hotel
Portland Hospital
Peation
Otto
Huntwe
Portland R.S.S.L.A. Volunteer Defence Corps
Poe
Wall
Jullie Bernal
Serge
Arprefeeers
Che Guardian
Dalgety & Co Ltd
SIP
KR. D. Smith
Norman S. F. Hedditch
Percy Street
Hemmewan Wright
Lasuwranes
Commonwealth Wool
Pryor Pom Til Baum
Church Services
Scots Church
Porthiaid
Gam
T Pam
Iter
Sunavay Next
Wetley Church
Wesley Hobbs
Messrs. J. L. Wyett &Go
Shire OF Portland
Shire of
Prince's
Henry Hig
Alex. Anderson
Shire Hall
Way Ad
Wesley Church
V. Stuchberg
Weaely Hobbs
Music Service
Richmond
Wesley Hobbes
Bridgewater
W. Williamson
ST. Stephen's Church
Trinity
B.C
F. W. Coupe
Tallarook
Mount Barker
Permewan Wright Ltd
E Arthur J. Thomas
Alf
Percy IT
Atlante Valenti Co
Gravel & Banu
Air Reid
Harrin
D. J. Anderon
Bancroft Street
Bern P
Comten
W. Chandler
Arca
Seldie
Pte
J. Macrington
Murrell
Julie
Percy Atreety
Harrington
Wellcome
Peney Street
Britain
Combe
Rorti
Painter & Decorator
Mindo T Kennedy
Wickie
Discovery
Michmone
Henry
Eretary
Richard Heonty
Alwys
T. H. Laidlaw and Co
Wileyards Committee
Stableford
Town Hall
Borough of Portland
Bennett Lo
Mit
Mrs
Mary McDonald
Mary MecLinnvall
Willan
Ford
Charles Yates Coe
Haghalla
Wolhewing
Tami
Bannford
Me Donald
Blackamiih
Wheeleugh
Iin
Esased
Hersel
Robert Young
Spectator
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