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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item lists fabrics and clothing items with references to colors and fabrics such as Zephyr Cambrian Tweed and Marocain. It mentions shirts coats underpants and specific weights along with a date-like string 4/11. The passage reads like a catalog or ad page with scattered brand or style names.
A garbled local item references Reed-Ck Launderers and a dispute or protest at a Fort site. Names and places are incomplete, but the fragment suggests a public disturbance or staffing issue tied to a laundry business and a fort location.
Fragmented notice outlines multiple land allotments fronting Glensigiver and Recreation Reserve. Mentions sections WW ABWA be or between Mell and Astor Mureat with parcel details, lane access, verandas, and road frontage. Includes allotments in section 10, 1, and 2 with per acre rates and surveys, indicating a public sale by auction or listing.
Advertising pays as Mr Welasey of Wrisley Chewing Ou features in an odd ad. The fragment mentions a promotion and a local figure associated with the product arrangement.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Farmers Conference and town improvements. Mentions infrastructure hookups, housing, and entertainment progress. References a convention, a TV works location, and a push to attract activity in the town.
The readable portions discuss tonic wine as medicine and reference political events with unclear names and dates. The text suggests confusion over figures and seats, mentioning a possible defeat and a stream of garbled phrases.
An unreadable obituary fragment mentions a person named Haseena and a place or event, but most details are obscured leaving the exact identity and circumstances unclear. No clear date or affiliations can be determined from the legible portion.
An incoherent OCR fragment references a court clerk and legal notices amid garbled text. It hints at a location near a town, a plantation named Dot Issa Soft Woods, and a possible public notice or filing related to property or proceedings. No clear dates or names beyond generic titles.
In a Saturday match Heywood defeated Mission Station to secure the warship foe the necona and the codden collapae of toe wintere bie. The eve owo men were praised as strong, with Comgran 5 qycicests and other listed players contributing. Notable names include BK Lovett D Caner E Bsnwle cateesy He Winabbe Mowry N Dawdon and several others.
The Portland team defeated the Portived club as the MortaM delivered another victory. Portland's standout batters scored well with Kenney leading late with five for five in a looked-for win. Several local bowlers were tried, and commendations were given to Emerson, Parker, and Kennedy for their efforts, with the home side securing the match by several wickets.
Victoria New Zealand reports a historical event with unclear text alleging first act of a wicket and a sequence of names. The fragment mentions Steperdenes New had first axe of wicket and Visors bes lat Swichers.
A heated discussion in Warrnambool centers on upgrading the lake Petobe area and building a new breakwater to create a deep sea port. Proponents claim improved silt handling, higher trade, and benefits for butter shipping, while opponents warn of costs and impact on Portland.
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