17 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1938
Page
1
Mr Quayle plans a recurring visit to Heywood on venes and uhled westonday each month. The item records a periodic schedule with casual, possibly OCR corrupted weekday references. It emphasizes ongoing engagement without detailing events or outcomes.
Our Species Correspondent reviews debates over a proposed Australian stamp and the role of the Postmaster General. It covers motives for ties with Britain, potential promotions of Australian unity, and a Forests Commission proposal offering three year courses in forestry training at Melbourne. The piece cites government inquiries, bush firefighting needs, and funding discussions including a 4300 grant and donations, with commentary on federal and state cooperation.
A complex riddle unfolds with ten men and nine rooms. A cunning host places two mut players in one room and a third is left open, prompting travelers to solve the mystery. The narrative blends wit and danger as clever schemes and signaling spur a tense chase through the eerie setting.
A local croquet event lists entries and prizes donated by the Mayoress, with a draw of participants led by Mrs J Putters and Mrs McCombes. Officials and supporters including Mrs Fredericks, Mr Dale, and Mrs Bradshaw attend sessions across afternoon times.
An old OCR fragment references Capitol Garage with a contact line Phone 178 and a note about a Memacs cane cap, indicating a local repair or accessory business listing.
An item describes Royal Automobile Club activities at the Portland ranges with weekly practices on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. It mentions flags and signaling, yardage targets, and a test of the team’s speed over a 2000 yard range as part of a routine drill and competition.
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