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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
1
SALE BULLETIN lists price reductions on COSY WINTER FROCKS AND ALL WOOL COSTUMES. Includes NAVY COAT and FUR TRIMMED COATS with special prices from 88 to 47/8, SMART TWEED COATS at 17/6 to 80/-, and 4.N. fort Brown style costumes cut to 30/5 with many items marked down to clear stock.
An Australia described menace of wind erosion and soil loss prompts focus on practical farming solutions. The Bank of New South Wales publishes an alliance report detailing contour farming, run off control, and the reclamation of eroded lands, with illustrated pages and practical guidance for wheat and orchard planting. The study, titled Cancer: Your Soil, is praised as a complete manual on erosion control for Australian farms.
Kerr, a popular resident, was guest of honor at an evening reception in Win nop hall hosted by many, with Guthrie as organizer. The hall was filled with well-wishers and performances by Reeves Munro and Br C Maters, featuring a varied program and gifts, followed by a supper enjoyed by attendees.
A brief display item notes Nothing But The Best in linoleums and floor coverings. It mentions NGS may be obtained at Mell Blow's Portland Furnishing Co located at 38 Parey Street and tobacco products including cigarettes of best brands at Jenkin's Men tine Biro.
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