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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
3
Fragmented text references Hamburg France Sweden India and a court or police case. It mentions a shooting incident, a boatman or hauliers reference, several named individuals and places, a trial and imprisonment totals, and a belligerent tone typical of late 19th or early 20th century reports. Names include Patel Dyson and Bealy.
Melbourne desk reports a collision at Balaclava Road Caulfield resulting in the death of Mire Louisa Rednal wife of the principal of Quhnleybury Coffee. Other occupants escaped. Firemen on a steamer Kanowowna protest led to arrests. Also noted are a government prorogation and sports results from Paris Williamstown and other venues.
Saturday matches in Nelbourne galas report unclear results from multiple games. The text lists scores and teams but is heavily garbled making precise names, opponents, and outcomes uncertain. Further readable details are needed to provide a proper card.
A fragmentary readable text describes a gathering or ceremony with names and places, mentioning a group of women and social figures. The garbled lines reference a morning event and an altar, with several personal names appearing in uncertain form.
Government commissions stated the sale of several sit vbacsn in the Murambre estate owned by Momere Ri,nod M. 8 McDnuld covering 18,79 acres across Hos of Hilew Kay HYtham and Lochaber. The sale includes purchase money interest and the grant aims to repay via farmers. The government seeks to avoid overpricing and intends to allocate land through application, with bids around £10 per acre discussed and warned of potential delays and conditions. The notice notes rainfall impact and expected weather effects on land usability and development prospects for subdivision and public works.
The report lists cattle and livestock entries with mixed breeds and weights. It references merino ownership, various lineages, and prices per head. Details cover springing cows, heifers, and bulls, with notes on fasting and beading standards.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a military training event at St Peter's College Miotton Tall where speakers praise duty and sacrifice. It mentions the Commonwealth, Ne nh note of the defense department, and references to temperance and patriotism, but text is garbled with obscured names and broken phrases.
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