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Newspaper

Portland Guardian

Location

Portland, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

2

Regular stock sales and farm ads in regional columns

irregular listings from Hamilton Heywood Casterton Mer-408 Condah Digby Mt Gam er and Demers Tite area describe weekly stock sales in Condah Clon thompann and Casterton while noting farm for sale at Mt Eckersley near Heywood. Descriptions mention well grassed dairy and agricultural properties, and a second hand shop ad at Percy Street with hardware and farming tools.

Hamilton Heywood Casterton Mer- 408 Condah Digby Mt Gamer Mt. Eckersley C. G. Bell

Wanted to Purchase A Wood Second-Hand Piano

WANTED TO PURCHASE A wood second-hand PIANO must be guaranteed and in first class playing condition Cash or Terms. Particulars to Captain Avery c/o BR N Salmon Blair Street.

Captain Avery c/o BR Salmon Blair Street

Portland Savings Bank Seeks Windmill Removal Tenders

Tenders are invited for the removal of a windmill built by Bryan Bros along with a lift and force pump and a 2000 gallon tank, all in good working order. Tenders close at 12 noon on Saturday.

Bryan Bros

Portland Shire bans log and timber hauling on major roads

The Shire of Portland under the Local Government Act prohibits any person from carting logs, timber, and heavy traffic on listed roads from May 14 to November 1, 1931. Roads affected include Portland Hamilton, Bridgewater, Dartmoor Digby Mond, Nelson Mt Gambier fowl, Tyrendarra Condah, and others. Shire Secretary ALEX ANDERSON signs the notice.

Council of the Shire Portland Orne Heath Road Portland-Hamilton Portland-Casterton Bridgewater Road Heywood Lower Ronee Wanwin- Wartmoene Howd Throwehout Mymjoyn Mecarthur Giorne Road Thrin Road Meywood Mt. Clay Scott Street Mission Sta Milltown d-Hamilton Road Greenseion Stallion Road Dartmoor Strathdownie Crow's Lane Alex, Anderson Shire Hall

A. Angus Offers Electric Installations in Portland

A Angus licensed contractor and electrical engineer Palmer 5t Portland advertises electrical installations at reasonable prices with Australian and British material. Free advice and estimates offered. Enquiries directed to A and W F Von Herrmann Engineers Perry Street.

Palmer Portland W. F. von Herrmann Perry Street

Funeral notice for Mer Joseph Henry Porter interment at South Cemetery

The friends of the late Joseph Henry Porter are respectfully requested to follow his remains to the South Cemetery. The funeral will be held from his late residence Min Mis Gawler Street on Tuesday afternoon, with William A. Jarrett as funeral director.

Mer Joseph Henry Porter Gawler Street

Transmission of Telephones Talks and Peppermint Cure Coughs

A historical notice stresses improved telephone transmission due to scientific testing and proper mouth proximity to the transmitter. It warns that speaking with lips far from the device degrades quality, comparing 12 inches away to a 100 mile line extension. It also notes regular optical notices and device guidance by an eye specialist.

Mit

VOTERS LISTS AND PERS LISTS FOR THE SHIRE OF PORTLAND

Notices announce that voters and pers lists have been prepared and may be inspected at Shire Hall Heywood and post offices across multiple ridings. Claims for inclusion or objections must reach the Shire Secretary by July 10.

PERS Shire of Portland Shire Hall Heywood Hranxholme Tmhare Myamyn Condah Wallacerale South Riding

Phases of the Moon Calendar for June 1031

The readable fragment lists lunar phases for June 1031 including New Moon and First Quarter times. It mentions a Full Moon at 12 a.m. and Last Quarter with unspecified details, but overall provides a lunar phase sequence without clear dates or locations.

Labor Threat Orders Endorsement Withdrawal for Three Members

The Portland Shire Council official paper reports Labor pressure on Premier Hogan Minister Jones and E E Bond to back a pledge against railway and public service retrenchments. The three Labor members refuse to sign and face withdrawal of endorsement by July if they do not comply.

E. J. Hogan J. P. Jones E. E. Bond Port Fairy-Chlepelg Labor Party Drd Labor

Dartmoor Girl Guides Celebrate Second Annual Company Report

The Dartmoor and District Girl Guides unveil a year of steady growth and service. Miss McLennan leads twelve Guides with aid from Mrs Shaw and leaders. activities include weekly meetings, a field day at Moola, Anzac Day colors dedication, and a rally attendance. The group thanks the Education Department, local helpers, and vows continued work as they report finances and leadership.

Dartmoor and District Girl Guides Amani Dartmoor Mra. W. McK. Shaw Dartmoor Company Anaes Tecra Tong Taro Company Moola Mclewson Melbourne Miss McLennan Miss Jones Caltle Leobel McLennan Mins Shaw Shaw C. Bucknall Corney Rall J. P. Donald Hino Ty Heywood Mary Roseveur Larat Vor Commibodarer Cox Martin Theremmony Mire McKensier Poldier State Savings Bank Mia McKenzie Mews Com Rosevear Misa McLannan E. Bucknall Mesdames Donald

Merino club hosts President's Day at Portland links

Merino club president L. Bryce invites Portland golfers to President's Day at the Merino golf links. Mixed foursomes planned and supporters welcome as clubs prepare for the event amid district league results and Warrnambool home win over Portland in a recent match.

W. RK. Bryce Merino Club Portland Merino Golf Links

Weather chart reports weekly rainfall and temperatures

Mr J N L Barcham Portland weather observer presents rainfall for the week ending June 24 with daily totals and a trend of higher or lower temperatures. The chart notes light rain days and a small rise in the week’s averages, alongside an ad for customized vehicle builds at Francis, Bentinck 8 North Portland.

J. NL Barcham Portland Lowe Francis Bentinck North Portland

Obituary notices for J H Porter and Jack Hirthhood

The obituary reports the death of Joseph Henry Porter at age 90 at his home on iawler Street with his life spent in Portland after arriving from England 77 years ago. He married Sarah Herbartoon and had no children. funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 30. The piece also notes the death of Jack Hirthhood, famed for bicycle riding and great strength, whose war injuries and inactivity in later life led to his decline.

Joseph Henry Porter Iawler Street England Victoria Portland Bentinck Street Toye Bros Sarah Herbartoon Herbertoon West Portland Jack Hirthhood Dartmoor Jack

Ballarat Pig Market Highlights Strong Demand and Prices

Messrs Crawford Dowling Pty Ltd report a large yarding of baconers with excellent quality and firm rates across classes. Prices ranged from 42/12/68 to £a/2 for heavy pigs amid heavy demand, light pigs from £2/1, and prime pigs near £1/16/5. Pig trucks were loaded Tuesday at Condah, Herino, and Uresedala.

Messrs Crawford Dowling Wee & Snore C. Righerdson Condahord Herino Uresedala

Local court fines amid flood news and football results

Heywood police court hears seven day imprisonment for non payment of fines. Floods threaten northeastern Victoria with Murray River rises and train services at risk. Sports notes record league results with Carlton and Port Melbourne fixtures and players praised for performances.

Murray River Tom i Victoria Weimare Yamwong Kim Street Albury Wecsiel Riverina

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