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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
2
The readable text shows a fragmentary sports item with names H.R. Hedditeh AL McKenzie and references to Maye Mavs and Osu. The garbled OCR limits precise details but indicates a game or matchup context with miscellaneous phrases about teams, locations, and possible undertone of broadcast or venue notes.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions Laidlaw and Co and Australia with arreas and Cowper's Dine. No coherent event or identifiable persons beyond scattered proper nouns.
Fragmentary text appears to reference an auction with items such as furniture and property, multiple firms and organizations, and unclear names. Essential specifics like date, location, and parties are unreadable, producing an incomplete notice.
A dense OCR fragment lists ads and notices including auctions for Crown Allotments, real estate and rental offerings, household goods like laundry stove irons and sewing machines, furniture, dining sets, safes, and various wares. Names such as Aladdin Lamps and Dway, Sapple & Brelching appear among listings. The mixed items suggest a bustling classifieds page with sales, rent, lost and found, and household items.
The notice declares Rasd closed against traffic under local act provisions. It details penalties, dates, and responsible official, with references to the shire, port, and obstruction provisions. The fragmentary text lists penalties up to £20 and notes duties of the shire secretary and clerk.
Voter notices for Portland areas list multiple local districts including South Riding Cape Brideewater West Ridingfoartmoor and Tyrendarre post towns. Documents state inclusion or objections must be filed with the Shire Secretary before July 14, 1904.
The Thursday June 28 issue reports the Potato Crop Competition results conducted by the Pond Society. Names such as B L Omk- Tey and Egan appear among top scorers with scattered notes on participants, locations, and related agricultural remarks.
Readable fragments describe a Sunday service at 11 am with Rev WH MeMERKIN. The text references a Manifest and a battte fei phrase, mentioning God above to guide during rites and a focus on strength, power, and devotion.
The district meeting debated allocation for a territory within jurisdiction, with applications expected before the board meeting. Club members and officials discussed allotments, while a steamer incident damaged near Melbourne and inspections at Portland reviewed a Tutkin loading.
A fragmented 1920s era article discusses what a woman wants in home life and fashion. It mentions Madame Austr urld famous singer, household roles, and stylish outfits for dinner or dance. The piece references patterns, patterns from Australia, and free patterns available with a journal notice.
The fragment references a golf event at a Manast Bears meet with players Mira Wala and Sean Fo. Details are unclear due to OCR.
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