07 Nov 1935
Page 1
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1935
Page
1
An OCR fragment notes a price versus quality issue involving Marchant, Bourne and Geelong. It mentions Mr Marchant and Tomes in connection with a client, and references a gallery phone line and Portland as a location.
An old advertisement promotes a home sewing machine sold by BF.AITKEN with easy terms. It urges women to purchase and start sewing at home, highlighting simple payment options and the value of learning to create garments.
The article advises planting dahlias from November to March with tubers near the surface and in sunlit beds. It discusses varieties for late blooms, multiple plantings to avoid monocultures, soil feeding with nitrates and potash, staking advice, and lists decorative and hybrid types with preferred varieties for gardens and displays. It emphasizes choosing well-known cultivars, avoiding shade, and timing plantings to match warm weather for robust growth.
A fragmented seed catalog describes numerous vegetable varieties including dwarf French and French seeds, noting growth habits, spacing, staking, and care. It highlights top performers like Milon and White Stan, with guidance on cultivation, harvest timing, and crop rotation.
Auction notice for a brown stallion described as strong and well bred, with size and measurements noted. Terms include 10/0 and bid deadline set for January 1980. Prospective buyers asked to contact Clarke and Covti GROCERS and James Ralston's Seedings for more details.
Fragmented OCR lists motor service ads and notices for Portia and Portland area. Mentions Westlake's Motor Services timetable, return service from Port Berry to Mount Sgambier, and a rifle practice note with dates and distances. Includes miscellaneous references to merchants and lamps.
Advertisement for seeds bulbs and plants offered by Vickery proprietors Wyatt Co. listing pine seedlings cabbage camellia tomato plants and pot plants with prices per thousand and contact details at Wistert Road for information and service.
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