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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
2
A garbled ad lists silk ribbed hose, carpet runners, rugs, and a wide range of fabrics including zephyrs, cambrics, crepes, and silks. It mentions towels, linen, calico, tweed trousers, shirts, and underwear with assorted prices and sizes, reflecting a traditional early 20th century catalog style.
Commonwealth statistician notes in 1924 third quarter 11 industrial disputes involved about 60 000 workers with wage issues above standard. Mr Wickens highlights urgency of amending industrial legislation as echoed by the Prime Minister.
The Royal Commission's report on Crown leases analyzes methods to value Crown leasehold interests and tax considerations. It argues income tax should not reduce net returns from Crown leases, treating tax as a burden outside production costs. It proposes empowering the Taxation Appeal Board under the Income Tax Assessment Act to hear wage-related appeals and future amendments.
The death of Mrs Margaret Grant widow of the late Mr James Grant occurred at her Booth residence. The aged pioneer spent her life in the district and faced hardships with quiet bravery, leaving a bereaved town and a family that will miss her. A local event associated with the community will take place tomorrow at 9 30 p.m. with other details noted in the notice.
Walter Langley again writes to the Council Borough about Tipping’s Grain drainage issue. He argues that neglecting a drain on Julia Street worsens flooding and would have required proper cleaning and expansion. The Public Works Committee examined the matter after the letter, with a report presented and discussed.
Porland residents discussed motor lorries harming roads at a Borough Council meeting. The idea called for part of state license revenue to be allocated to municipalities for road repairs. The Town Clerk awaited details under the Highways and Vehicles Act to clarify the position.
Saturday at the gal works a fall from the retort house roof injured Mr W Hocking son of manager Willem Hoecking. He was painting when a ladder gave way causing him to fall. He was only slightly hurt after a bystander below warned to warp him as paint and debris struck the beds.
A lettered fragment from a Diogenes the Second column relays hearsay about new mocks of Aspro and active gossip in town. It mentions a school demonstration with musical instruments and a joke about the first gramophone made of semens, plus various local chatter about manners and nightly councils.
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