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Newspaper

Portland Guardian

Location

Portland, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

3

Star Talkies and a Tangle of Crime and Politics

A fragmented film review proclaims a South rise of drama with two thieves freed to steal a valuable pearl. It skirts a diary of political satire, impeachment plots, and dictatorship fears, weaving in names like Claude Allixtey and Adolphe Menjou while praising sensational action and humor.

South Fear Claude Allixtey Ben Adolphe Menjou Camudy-Alame Aucun Gabriel Tee Usin Mma Walter Mustan Evden Poltictan Karen Aforley Nambot Tone Arthur Tyron Dickie Memry Gordon David Lansi Sanne Hinde Willinen Paes Jom Vavker Claire Duirny

System for Shorthand Adopted by New South Wales Schools

A new shorthand teaching system is being adopted across NSW state schools including Woulley College and Lauriston High. The method promises 300 words per minute with six months training, reaching 160 wpm after ten months, and credits notable students during wartime. The Education Minister in Victoria has approved it, and Dame Sybil Thorndike is linked to a related play in England.

New South Wales Heniries Clare Daremb Burt Laws Luton Thair Stata Promat Ateour Dacor Wouley College Maltmurme Giela” Gortumar Lauriston High Kiamentery Sehanls Vivetor of Education Victoria Me McCree Han Murat Gia Sybil Thorndike England

Pneumonia Claims Local Resident at Home Hospital

A township death report notes Ioetiae kawren Shak Jims aged about. The individual was the child of Mr. and Mrs. Lowers and died at the Wood private hospital after a short illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held yesterday at Emilah Church with Rev. J. Duffy officiating.

Lowers Ieywood Saal J. Duffy Emilah Rial Sarvion

Rope Quoits Match Debuts And Close Rounds In Era Competition

In a Monday arena meet at the Sean Room Julia Trent Walock Otway Street Malm Straw defeated Swamp while Revere narrowly beat Menty Hires. The Walock Otway match featured strong throws led by Johnstone who scored 480, over half the team total of 767 for Palmer Street. Porlow and W. Hamphriem added 20 in a 397 team tally, with Palmer Street delivering a return to form. The era series shows a 10 meter milestone in nine rounds, as players tighten their form.

Sean Julia Trent Walock Otway Street Revere Menty Hires Johnstone C. Vretoricks Palmer Street Porlowhee W. Uamphrien Ales Weatches Qimay Street Walauk I Oakley Ferguson le Vickery K. Cook Wominus Olney E. Osbourne M. Pumps Kempton C. Kinelah

Portland Style and Street Life in a Changing Era

A fragmented reminiscence about Portland highlighting enduring pride in the city, its distinctive stone architecture, and shifts in building trends. It notes local sentiment, the appeal of waters and streets, and questions what changes threaten the town’s character and history. The piece references cultural memory, whaling era lore, and a faded vision of a past Portland.

Portland Alton New Hartiawil Anil Port Fulry Elminder Ie Panayoet Logan

Heywood Police Court Proceedings Include Offense and Thefts

Report from Heywood Police Court describes multiple cases. Keith Grant and George Grim faced charges of offensive behavior after a post church fight near the vicarage occupied by Rev Buffy. A separate case involved a boy named Evans in the Children’s Court over a watch and chain theft. Additional entries mention a driver fined for traffic offences and a man claiming travel rights in Victoria without remorse.

Heywood Thompson P.M Keith Grant Rowe Povitt George Grim Stohn Buffy George Griffin Visonmunt Pevite Childe Court AL Evans Manin Children's Court Bonnie Thomas Mion ‘Thomas Biteheart Hart Sefondtaut Constable Stehn Emse Dartmoor Gueivese Enon Sf Gorobier Ariven x Malar Wick Jy Victoria Howth Australia Wlland Victoria de Taut Distrons

HALLARAT MARKET Hind steady but mixed meat prices reported

Market report shows baconers and porkers with variable prices and moderate supplies. Beef and veal values quoted with several ranks and ranges, while prime items at Inve files and other stores show mixed earnings. Listings mention next moves to Chonda Bran Coleraine and Meriao with varied demand.

Hau Amd Chonda Brantole Coleraine Meriao

Dairy Prosure Act provisions trigger national poll decision

The Minister notified Gammgton of enrolment claims under the Dairy Prosure Act. Eligible dairy producers nationwide will vote on the act within six months, after implementation linked to the Commonwealth and State Acts to prevent butter and cheese trade practices. The poll tests support for continuing the legislation covering butter production and market removal from the Australian market.

Gammgton Cannone Ware Andy Wither Dreier Collin Elaine Privet Wall Australia South Australia Hheenee Commonwealth

Bank Advances Raise Rates Across Primary Producer Accounts

Victorian banking authorities announce higher advance rates for primary producers and allied accounts. Banks set a maximum annual rate of 8 percent, with loans to certain parties like Dompitale wid Ohurehan capped at 41 percent per annum, amid ongoing market weakness in wool, meat, and other commodities. New South Wales reports confirm the Bank of New South Wales and Commercial Banking Company adopt an 8 percent annual rate for advances from July, signaling a nationwide tightening.

Sireumetanens Commonwealth New South Wales Savin Melbourne Sydney Hank of New South Wales Commarsial Banking Company Limited

Fragmentary Verse Teasing Health and Play for Children

A damaged OCR verse fragment speaks of little children full of health, urging laughter and play and promising wealth. It hints at attendance and growth, then shifts to mentions of cough, sale, and Peppermint, leaving the rest unreadable.

How Test Matches are Broadcast Deliberations Unfold

Considerable public interest has been roused by the Test matches broadcast and there has been much speculation on how the commentary is organized and the source from which it comes. The discussion covers the announcer, crowd reactions, and the analysts involved, with references to national stations and the goal of a connected entertaining description of play.

Heonddewahia Bussoe Wxeitement Wreni Wandel Hill New South Abecary Mawes Mel Muinis Aid KG Mewshee MW Noble Chin C.kallow a'Beckett Australia Alvin

New Ideas Worth Testing from The New Idea

A fragmented excerpt from The New Idea column provides tips for home economics, crafts, and sewing. It mentions food preparation, jams, marmalades, and kitchen science, plus guidance on maintaining racquet strings and fabric care. The piece reflects a periodical’s practical advice tone aimed at women readers.

Yemen Oliver Iran Ima Enya Warkly

Bruised Provisions Appear In Local Market Shuffle

A fragmented report from Jenkins notes mixed Goods at Meo inet Brest as vendors rush to restock amid unclear consumer demand. Huet Holbrook comments on changing tastes, while Bert Rene and Tomaccos CIARETTES of E9 attempt to stabilize supply chains.

Tomaccos Ciarettes Bert Rene Jenkin's Meo Brest

Memorial service for Wilshire at Bair tint Church

The evenhur service at the Bair tint Church on Punlay Inst paid tribute to the late Mr deerh Wilshire a longtime member and elder at Lapuat Church in Portland He held the office of Ger Pour and Urmmmurar for twelve years worshipers recalled his strength as a donor to missions and his steady faith The sermon referenced his life and faith urging attendees to trust in Christ and live righteously The service featured hymns and prayers with familiar verses from the Bible and concluded with reflections on his devotion and community service

Bair Tint Punlay Deerh Wilshire Portland Heine Ken Wali Bowie Wiltshire Rock OF Baytioc Worthing Stumb Wong Hhess van Yi Christ Friel

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