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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
3
Reports from Melbourne and Chicago describe British troop movements in Africa and crises in the United States. A bank robbery foiled in Winnipeg. an anarchist assault on Chicago police chief Shippy's residence ends with the attacker slain. Court actions touch sale legality and immigration restrictions as authorities discuss fleet visits and budget cuts.
The latest cricket scores show England 484 in their first innings while South Australia slug 4 for 942 in their first innings. Victoria defeated Tasmania by 158 runs.
An untidy fragment notes a departure and urgent regulation regarding non alcohol items. It mentions Warner's concentrated bottle and a storm event in a district, with unclear dates and local references.
A Portland Guardian reader commends Mrs Atkinson Matron of the Benevolent Asylum and Hospital for four months of tireless care. The writer notes her handling of Christmas duties, risking health, and laments lingering vague reports harming her reputation as she leaves Portland.
Reported results list performances in hurdle races and cups with names like Designer ven Poy Losi and Enchanted States. Notes reference races including Australian Cup, Bourke Handicap, and Junior Mandical with horses such as Bright Steel and Veronics.
The Auctioneers report a yarding of 340 mainly ewes with some lambs and odd males. Trade was brisk earlier but prices fell slightly. Fat cattle and store cattle were lightly yarded with dull demand and few sales. Quotations cover comeback wethers merino and crossbred ewes, fat cattle and horse lots with mixed activity throughout.
Khair Creinninets issues a notice regarding firings of dentists with dates February 29 and March 13, listing named individuals Mr Shanasy Poriland and Mr Miller Heywood in Poriland.
At a recent Edembope district railway league meeting, discussion centered on a proposed national rail line from Nobill desert south to Portland via Casterton. Delegates from Casterton Edenhope and other towns would be appointed to press the plan, aiming to unite routes for a southern access to the sea.
The Vondah sale held at Coedah on Thursday saw a yarding of a large yet below-average flock due to heavy rain. Fat ewes and wethers sold around 4 to 9/3 with decent demand for fat lambs and rams. cattle and horses also traded, with fat cows at 4 and steers up to 3/0. Buyers showed less competition than usual, and prices reflected slack bidding across stock categories.
Police Magistrate Mr E. E. Williams has announced the fixture list for the coming six months detailing court dates and sessions. Officials and defendants await calendar confirmations for hearings, arraignments, and related proceedings across the jurisdiction.
Two men hold a telegraph pony at the start of the 4100 pony race in Richmond. The animal resisted, one lifting a leg while the other clung on as the barrier rose. The pony escaped and quickly charged ahead, drawing cheers from spectators.
A fragmented narrative describes suffering and resilience as a narrator recalls illness, pain, and recovery. The piece blends patient reflections with faint references to care, medical figures, and a hopeful turn toward renewal.
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