11 Jul 1938
Page 1
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1938
Page
1
Port Prone notices announce Quayle will visit Heywood and return by a later date. The page includes an ad for Flower and Vegetable Seeds, plants, hedges, bulbs, and garden supplies with prices and a section on cycles and specials. Local representatives are listed with Portland Otway Street addresses.
The council debated road forming and drainage projects in Portland and Tintitoie parishes, approving tenders and authorizing survey work. Officials discussed funding under Federal Aid and coordinated with Lands and Survey for a 10,000 foot roadway upgrade, with plans to widen paths and lay pipes. A public works program covered town streets and rural connectors, including safety measures at highway intersections and drainage improvements.
A debate over the proposed New Hall for Heywood reveals council divisions on financing and location. Mr Dawkins and Mr Mathews argue a hall is overdue and could attract investment, while concerns about cost and long delays temper enthusiasm.
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