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Newspaper

Portland Guardian

Location

Portland, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1932

Page

3

Turbulent council debates funding and park upkeep

Council discussed the Country Reads Board funds 190 000 pounds misused and a plan to take 180 000. Mayor and ministers clashed over municipal projects including Centenary Park Alexandra Park and waste land improvements. Committee urged government action, maintenance, and budget allocations amid broader public works disputes.

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Town breathes on fuel tax plans and mayoral remarks

Fragmented report details a city council discussion over fuel prices and a mayoral statement. It notes reactions from local officials, references to a Royal Automobile Club visit, and potential policy steps regarding petrol costs and transportation economics.

Denerate Leatterman Meldovar Wileag Cerk Wat Amcretary Royal Automobile Club of Viet Hume Thalt Vlon UK

Handicap team match at focal gardener event on Saturday

The first match of its kind this year drew a strong turnout with Ox Mare praised. Lennie of Ave man G aide joined shoot and double round at 500 yards. HL Vivian's team won with a creditable score of 81 points. Junior trophy donated by Mr W Langley saw W Smith win with 63. Detailed scores follow.

Focal Eanger Thane Lennie Ave Man G Aide HL Vivian Sears W. Langley W. Smith

Absorbing the Unemployed and Industry Reform

A discussion on unemployment amid industrial shift and mechanization. The text argues unemployment stems from movement from labor to machinery, implying economic and social strain. It notes world imbalances, rising dissatisfaction with modern life, and Australia’s potential abundance if automation and resources align with population needs.

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Advance Australia Now interview outlines unemployment cure

A Prime Minister urged practical help to tackle unemployment, stressing personal responsibility and medical relief of the social burden. The interview argues for direct action to restore work and economic activity across the Commonwealth, warning against mere palliation and urging immediate effort before Christmas.

Raveala Lyon Alan Ter Mussen Ymovle Commonwealth Advance Australia

Kim’s feat ties two feats to a single play

In a brisk report from a local page, the phrase Alloud the Blind Ball and thereby Ansleworthy suggests a notable event where one act or moment connects two outcomes, highlighting a clever play or maneuver by a person named Kim.

Kim Alloud Ansleworthy

Fitting Glasses and Trials Amid Narrow Expertise

An unusual missive discusses eye care and eye wear, noting expert qualification and patient patience. It mentions terms like moderate charges and an eight year reputation, with references to India and Africa and names resembling Arknow Jedged BLIE and Wale Experener, though readability is poor.

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Local Readers Honor Widespread School Music Ties

A fragmentary text notes a Wednesday assembly honoring multiple music teachers and students including Sharpe, Gillormy, Pettit, Allen, Melntyre, Turtop, Mind Steele, Graham, Quayle, and others. It mentions a forthcoming ageby Westwenday and lists several names across divisions, with attendees to be announced.

Allen Gillormy Pettit Allens Mire Turtop Mind Steele Graham Mee Quayle Daye Wattiermoun MacKenein Westwenday Min Steirk Mia D. Alveman Fett Mie Allvester

Melbourne ad shows mock products and pricing overhaul

A catalog style notice lists a Melbourne address and a mix of items such as rubber kneeling mats and floor cleaning aids. The quirky text mentions dates, times, and various names, presenting as a fragmented promotional snippet with unclear context.

H Collins Son General Merchants Portland Ad

H Collins and Son General Merchants on Percy Street Portland advertise a wide assortment of groceries crockery glassware sundries flour pollard bran and more. Also promoting a range of boots and footwear with claims of comfort waterproofing and durability in Men Women and children lines.

H. Collins & Son General Merchants Percy St Portland Kontwony Jush Thomson Liver Stephens W.T Wright Laure

M Thomas Pnenecy Dentist Promises Painless Extractions

M Thomas Pnenecy Dentist advertises discounted AK/R/ Bas to 470 for limited time. Offers artificial tooth work, denture repairs, unbreakable plates, and painless extractions at 100 percent success. Includes address near Portland with box number and July date.

L Thomas Sungeon Boxte G.F.C Mulbourne Portland Thamatay Mac

Fragmented OCR Chaos from a Descent Example

The readable segments show garbled sports like Ballabat and Craufurd plus stray names such as Hallion Arvurpventing and Dawblottery. The text mutters about rates, weeks, and penalties in a disordered fashion with no clear events or results.

Messin Craufurd Cale Hallion Wade Ligeter al Vail Carn Zandfond Newt, Marine Sake Comdah Alk Wien

Wonle Great Pepgormint Cure For TWushienen Colde

Fragmentary readable lines describe a product or remedy claim named Pepgormint touted as a cure for a cold. The text mentions a date and hints at public interest or a sale event, but details are unclear and authoring is garbled.

Suttons Grocery Bargains Show A Town Price List

Difficult days push shoppers to local deals as Suttons lists cash prices for Butter Creams Condensed Milk and cleaning goods. Includes Lux soap packets discounts on wallpaper Crookery and Golabaware items with a claim of long lasting safety and value for a penny.

Thall Boorse Offers Cheap Root and Snowwear at Auction

The ad proclaims a lively shop with a lighted display and cheap prices on children's items and snowwear. It invites inspection of sacks and priver goods, promises half price sales, and suggests clearing stock with aggressive discounts.

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