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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
4
A collision near the Heywood Bowl caused damage and prompted police to attend. Witnesses described a car trailer incident and a party with a group of individuals. The exact details remain unclear from the fragmented text.
Acting official correspondent describes long-range reconnaissance by Australian Light Horse units across Palestine countryside. A vehicle detachment travels over 100 miles with detailed maps, aiming to train officers and men in observation and terrain appreciation amid sun and dust, reaching Beersheba and visiting a war cemetery as the unit studies routes, wells, and terrain features.
An unnamed sailor writes to his mother amid war to pledge his duty, express belief that sacrifice sustains England, and hope his death will not erase his country’s gains. He praises courage, education, and resilience, and asks forgiveness for any hardship his loss may cause, envisioning peace through freedom won by sacrifice.
A well known Warrnamboot horse trainer, Leotie, was airlifted to a Portland hospital after a single vehicle crash while traveling to a training event. Police report the trainer suffered non life threatening injuries. A witness described the incident as the rider's horse losing balance on a wet roadway. Officials say charges are unlikely as the accident appears accidental.
A fragmented, ambiguous report details a pageant or show named Saby Show with tie events and awards. It mentions standings, dates, and donors, listing a mix of names such as Paulay, Alves, and Wright, plus trophies and prizes. The text is garbled but centers on a community contest with scores, presenters, and prize allocations.
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