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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions mutual fire waves and a vague Australien connection. Readers are left with an unclear reference to financial or insurance terms and possible names, with no concrete events, dates, or outcomes to report.
A garbled for sale notice lists items and contact hints including garage location and a motor vehicle query. Readable fragments mention selling a vehicle or parts and a garage setting likely seeking buyers or inquiries for a side or rear area.
Fragmented OCR shows a local notice for Portland Shire with references to land parcels and officials. Reads like a public notice detailing allocations, stakes, and dates at the Shire Hall with names such as Partha HaGe and Hayat Kart Atm among others. The readable text is partial and includes list fragments and an official tone.
A fragmented notice indicates state centenary celebrations were disrupted at the town hall on Monday. The acting seaboard official or public authorities were involved, with details incomplete due to OCR errors.
A fragmented church notices listing Portland services including Stephen's Church and Salvation Army location details. The text mentions times, places, and names in a garbled OCR, with references to Sunday events and a Nolan-like title.
A brief bereavement notice expresses thanks for sympathy extended after a recent loss. The message acknowledges condolences received by Mes Raherson and Mr Wilson at Pont 4 Wilson avenues and conveys appreciative sentiment from the family.
A long damaged report describes a Sunday local band event in Cantanary with attendees from White and Portland areas. It notes weather, a varied programme including vocal items, a Carterton Band performance, prizes for contestants, and plans for larger crowds and patrol presence at the next evening event.
A calendar fragment outlines June 1933 days with weekday alignment. It lists Na rr Sa, Ju ni Yuli Moon, Thtsday June Lh, Last Quarter Thursday June 1th, New Moon Friday June Zr tw.
An old Portland page advertises Australian designed rabbit traps by The Animal Trap Company. It promotes a model called Vieter No 10 with a promise of identical quality to imported versions and invites readers to request a sample trap by mail. The note also mentions general trap availability and a mail address for correspondence.
Crawford Dowling Pry Ltd reports pig market results with improved quality and higher prices. Prime pigs sold around 1 7s 8d to 9s 1d per pound, with heavy sows achieving better rates, while demand remained active and supplies were moderately steady through the week.
Proceedings from the Victorian council discuss progress on Centenary preparations, rail connections, and street works. Mayor, councillors and department heads review advertising, port improvements, public events, and traffic changes while noting approvals, funding, and upcoming visits by officials.
Arrangements are made for three upcoming championship matches with players initials marked for recovery. The draw lists pairs for a Saturday championship and stake competition. Wednesday’s round saw Quayle paired with McKennie, Creanwood with Presi, and Williamson with Dimond among others. reports cover match wear, attendance, and notes on players' progress and injuries.
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