13 Sep 1937
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1937
Page
1
A lengthy account blends social distress with a courtroom outcome. It describes famine fears and poverty amid claims against a defendant, detailing family hardship, charitable aid, and community reactions. The piece ends noting a Supreme Court decision affirming the lower court verdict.
The report discusses apparently rich bitumen finds near Cape Bridgewater and Mount Amionke. It notes investors reassessing shares in the Portland Guardian circle, with potential wealth for the colony from early oil ventures and possible production near Cape Ridge.
McPherson Brothers announce road transport service between Portland and Melbourne, starting twice weekly with departures every Monday and Tuesday. The new schedule aims to improve freight movement along the Portland Melbourne corridor.
A concise description highlights a qualified accountant and auditor with credentials including AA ACLS BA, open to writing up and keeping income tax returns, and handling contingencies. The text appears as a fragmented professional summary with repeated phrases and unclear context.
The item mentions B F Egan as a buyer dealing with hides and tallow, referencing Ekins and Eve in a Portland area context. The text appears OCR damaged with garbled banking and contact details, including a PO box and partial phone notation.
Substantial listing announces events and interviews inviting interest from readers. Notable figures Sir James A M Elden and Sir David Omen are named along with Alec Mell Fairbatre and Jamies MacKinnon. The notice references positions and affiliations including trustees and governors.
Palmer Street Portland advertises rapid carrying and removal by V Jennings General Carrier. The note promises quick, effective service, offering removal of furniture and supply of gravel sand or water as needed at minimal cost.
A local listing details a work show at Vortuino's featuring Trending Works. The brief notes event timing and entry info, highlighting gallery pieces and artist names.
The notice lists plant varieties such as Tristania conferta and golden luminaries, including suppliers Ormond Plant Farm Pty. Ltd and Victoria City Depot. It notes locations in Melbourne with addresses and the managing director W. Robinson, outlining plant offerings and nursery details for spring planting.
Fragmentary OCR reads a headline about a hire car business run by Andrew McLean with garbled text and a reference to APSTOL GARAGE and Pimms 178, indicating a historic notice or advert with unclear details.
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