08 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1948
Page
1
The Portland district cricket squad traveled to Melbourne for Country Cricket Week. They faced several teams including Corangamite and Ker Tin, showing marked improvement though unable to win medals. Magpate scored 184 and Richards 66 for their side, with standout fielding and partnerships across three matches.
A fragmented score report from a Portland versus Corangamite game lists bowlers and dismissals with Burchell and Coates performing key bowling roles. Individual batting and fielding lines are interspersed with irregular OCR, showing partial scores and extras. The record highlights innings details, player names, and miscues across the Portland venue and related sites.
Mount Gambler backs lower freight costs as Victorian Chamber of Manufactures pressures the Railways Department to set uniform rates. The dispute centers on cheaper freight for Mount Gambler and nearby towns, with manufacturers arguing current charges hinder regional trade and provoking calls for nationwide standardization.
Notice from J. W. Chire captain of the Portland Wife Club announces weekly archery practice sessions on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays through July. A red flag will be posted at the target area one hour before practice and during sessions.
A garbled collage of legal firm names, addresses, and schedules appears. It lists Sareey Barristers and Solicitors in Portland with various names, appointments, and branch hints, plus scattered notes about residents, lessons, and church events.
Mount Barker listing shows certified perennial rye grams at 16 per bushel, Hamison District perennial at 12 shillings six pence per bushel, and Wimmera perennial at 7 shillings eight pence per bushel. Local buyers get utility from varied regional offerings.
Fragmentary newspaper item lists wool types FLEECE WOOLY and LAMBS WOOL with prices and mentions ARRAY of related goods. Mentions Portland furnishing context and cheap row of items including PRAMS and COTS. Indicates sales or arrangements for property values and fire circle pad availability.
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