''The Portland Guardian'' was a

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published between 1842 and 1964 in the seaport town of

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. It was known as the ''Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser'' from 1842 to 1876. It was founded by Thomas Wilkinson and James Swords, and was the second newspaper to be launched in country Victoria. It was eventually absorbed by local rival ''Portland Observer'', with the final issue appearing on 26 March 1964.Kirkpatrick, R. 2010, The bold type: a history of Victoria’s country newspapers, 1840-2010, Victorian Country Press Association Ltd, Ascot Vale, p. 216

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from the State Library of Victoria Defunct newspapers published in Victoria (Australia) 1842 establishments in Australia 1964 disestablishments in Australia {{Australia-newspaper-stub

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