04 Mar 1937
Page 1
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented report describes a February 1937 bowling event with players from Hamilton and Portland. Details mention captains, match scores, and intercity rivalry amid a festive program including speeches, a parade, and a carnival calendar with planned events through March.
Fragmentary OCR note records a pickup and delivery reference with a contact address at Percy Street Parklan Phon and mentions Arthur J. Thoma as a general party. The legible portion shows freight terms described as reasonable and mentions delivery routing.
The public is invited to inspect the haying building works and sample portland plaster sneets advertised by local builders and contractors, highlighting factory participation and local industry support.
A mix of society notices and district updates from Portland and surrounding areas. Mentions Colonial Mutual Life Assurance and personal accident coverage, probate matters, and a rifle practice schedule at Rangwe South Portland with safety distances. Also lists officials and addresses including A J Westlake and Percy Street Portland.
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