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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1950
Page
4
The clipping lists hardware goods such as three ply wire netting nails kerosene copper and rubber flooring and enamelled stoves. It mentions imported masonite and assorted items available at a yard sale or display.
Dalgety and Vaudan suppliers report mixed but mainly light to medium weights with no heavyweights yarded. Prices range from about 7 10 to 23 pounds for heavies and mids around 4 to 7 pounds, with demand steady and late trading active.
A period advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. The ad highlights soothing effects and peppermint flavor. It targets households seeking quick relief from common cold symptoms.
A community evening in Fortland welcomed new arrivals with a competitive concert and a lively program. Guests enjoyed a heartfelt welcome, decorations by Mrs Pattarwn, Mrs Caine, and Miss Margaret Paterson, and a social supper. The event featured songs, recitations, duets, a bagpipe solo, and a rousing community singalong led by Mr AL Barcham.
The marriage of Biwen watery second Daughter of Mr and Mrs J Wo Malaeed Pine Grave Myamyn to Victor David elder of Wright Drumburg was celebrated recently at BR dlery's Woman Catholic Church Hamilton and followed by a reception at the Victoria hotel The Rev Father Ryan officiated The bride wore an ald ward gown of tulle and lace with a long veil The ceremony featured a prayer hook and trailers of thr ys slipper orehicle flown from Melbourne The reception was hosted by the bridegroom's brother and the couple received best wishes from those in attendance
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria proposes joining RACV. Ben Sta of Emergency free service available 24 hours. Touring department plans tours books hotels and guest houses. Legal advice on motor mailers, country service for members, contact Secretary W Tullo Portland for details.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses delivery requirements for weed and related supplies. Mentions of furnishing, hands on or water, and compliance with unspecified requirements imply a note about supplying or restocking items. Source readability limits prevent a complete reconstruction of facts.
Local supply improves as Monumental Sranite and Concrete MIB Neiala become accessible nearby. Additional materials reach Amy Cemetery area, expanding options for construction and upkeep.
The reminiscence recalls the Great Western Steeplechase in Coleraine, noting its origins in the township’s rise and transfer of the course, the old timbered track, and the 1960s era races. It mentions key figures like Gordon and Payne, describes the course layout and obstacles, and records colorful details from early events and participants.
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