21 May 1942
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
1
A sweeping wartime column discusses military conscription and treasury funding amid broad political debate. It references union, government, and parliamentary figures while noting proposed currency and revenue measures. The piece mentions Australian context, Melbourne, and various officials in a complex wartime budget discourse.
A debate in the Nutrracouete Council centers on regulating possum slaughter on rural landowners properties. Opponents warn of widespread damage, while supporters claim possums help control mistletoe and advocate limited Hunting. The Portland Guardian reports the council plans further discussion and potential advertising to inform residents.
Submerged fragment hints at a local clipping, mentioning Clover and Wee, with unclear reference to Mount Barkis Gemified. The readable portion suggests a whimsical or garbled item without clear event, date, or identifiable entities to anchor a standard news summary.
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