02 Sep 1946
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1946
Page
1
The article discusses Portland as an overseas port to serve the Western and South Eastern Districts, weighing technical feasibility, balanced economy, and the need for a reliable all weather port. It references authority figures and mentions national government inputs, infrastructure plans, and potential outcomes for regional trade and transport.
General Carrier advertises removal of furniture at low cost and quick service. It pledges to supply wood, arm elements, and water as needed, aiming for minimal cost and rapid completion. The notice promises complete fulfillment of all requirements for disposal and related supplies.
Fragmentary OCR shows repeated phrases about price increases equaling wage reductions, interspersed with garbled names, addresses, and a mix of unrelated terms, suggesting a damaged page with miscellaneous listings and potential ad text rather than a cohesive article. No clear event or source organization is identifiable.
A dated advertisement promotes Dinasands of me Coeling the effects of extra vitality and strength with a claimed formula. It lists a chemist in Clarendon Street and mentions rail routes and schedules from Heywood to various towns, including connections via Mel row train and War Nambool.
In this classified snippet, poultry breeders offer strain tests on White Leghorns and Australorps with price quotes for day old birds and pullets, plus a list of poultry cockerel prices. Also advertised are wedding receptions, birthday parties, card aptranduns, dance hall, lounge and dining room rentals.
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