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Melbourne Port Scheme Delays Spark Public Demands
In a dated letter from 1880s style, readers view the stalled Melbourne harbor dredging and port improvements. The piece cites Sir John Coode reports on Melbourne and Geelong, noting funds spent, ongoing delays, and political calls to complete the adopted bar scheme and transfer responsibilities to a single port authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coode
Melbourne Tramway Trust
Conde
Melwarte
Durie
Perio
Fhe Trust
Teeger Changele
Kevan
Russes Sernipmtet
Port Anthony
Victoria
MeJojarne
White
Portland
Williamson
Australasia
Lincoln
Carngham
Ada
Dalkety & Co. Ltd
Geelong
Americas
Scotland
West of England
Melbourne
Kawala
Horsham
Boxdale
Kaniva
Oakwood
Goroke
Manor
Stawell Stawell
Stawell Stawell, Lat AA Com ME Dak Awe Horsham
Mombara Kwa
Beulah
Sandview
South Lilliayr
St Fiste
Murray
Shaunin
Westenday
Thales
Inlee
Pigeatels
Boonville
Joel Atel Byangur
Boros Mia AK Msesham
Dormy K and Nutterts