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Newspaper

Portland Guardian

Location

Portland, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

3

Council Proceedings and Public Works Notes From Town Meeting

The document records a Town Council session noting mayoral actions, committee appointments, and delays in public works. It references road grading, drainage projects, culvert construction, and water management near Flinders Park, with discussions on valuation appointments, street maintenance, and a broadcasting pavilion proposal. It lists officials, mentions Portland beach inquiries, and covers approvals for street safety funds and property plans.

Cone Lewes Jan Mii Chambere Wabinae Foo Orks Sydney Mitehans Jo Amwrice Dihon de de Neel Abe Cornell Nike Enyutrton Welantis Portland Counell Kroak Ue Supply Co Ek Vacuum Oil Cane Haguabat Petey Strwat—Ab Nichobon Ist Paice Thorens Prideses Allen Ball Dana Hanty Street Bentinck Mewty Richmeni Carstod Holler Bobbiaa Cent Trom Flinders Park Garden Street Galivery Piper Richardean Wellington Rd Must Cape Nelson Rd Glenelg Street Charles Cuft St Gardens Percy Street C.R.B Council Hills Corner EH. Brower Murrell Noldt W. K. Pinn Benalla Himaatt Heleklayer Alort Clark Richarda Hanter Park Richardy Metare

Visis of Railways Commissioners report submission planned

A fragment indicates railway commissioners considering presenting a report to the council. It mentions Smuts and a May deadline or availability, with a proposal pending for submission and review. The legible parts suggest a formal discussion on railway management and oversight.

Open Garages Protest Demand Public Access

A confused notice discusses Watters of public interest and a campaign by seven motor proprietors to keep garages open, urging a peaceful Sunday protest. The piece mentions winter business, local opposition to “dictatorial” policies, and a planned procession with calls for garages to stay open while signaling enforcement on Monday.

Iroan Kiley Nende Feahonate Nervice Tito Uleaane

Rural and Trade Jobs Advertised Across Districts

Classified notice invites married couples and experienced tradesmen for station work, timber labor, farming tasks, and various handyman roles across multiple districts. Listings seek male and female operas, cooks, maids, and general laborers for households, farms, and industrial sites with local agents handling applications.

Porvale

Unclear text honoring local figures at theatre and football event

Fragmentary note credits Kiitne Poeti Sit and local figures including Kit Swarts Porsche Mia Margaret Grant and others for contributions to a theatre and football gathering. Mentions names with scattered roles, likely a local commemorative or program item.

Bona Jae Kit Swarts Porsche Aurh & Saveens Star Theatre Mia Margaret Grant Goal Flowers Ravsell Smith Meanie Danson Anit Horn Me F Pitor Gurl

Melbourne Mission Plea Appeals for Support in Port Melbourne

A Brisbane inspired plea from Mission Superintendent F. Bruce seeks funds to sustain the Melbourne Mission based at the curmey industrial district near South Street Port Melbourne. The letter describes inmates including aged, children, and converted workers, urging public help to ease heavy financial burdens and keep charitable work ongoing.

Myston Ely F. Lb Bruce

Fragmented transcript prompts dispute over school accommodation

The reader letter presents complaints about school accommodations and alleged tensions at a Portland area institution. The writer cites prior conversations with officials, references a Dr. Bente, and notes reactions from staff and the community. The excerpt shows dissatisfaction with policy and calls for attention to the situation.

Fragmentary notice yields unclear summary

The readable fragments reference a May date and a discussion about an hotel and accommodation. Mentions a person named Croms and a figure identified as Me Coke or Me Couke with a door incident. No coherent event or outcome is extractable from the legible text.

Pelton Y Couke

Personal notes hint at a travel incident and hospital visit

A garbled excerpt references Rene, a barge, and a port, mentioning travel to the south and a hospital stay after an accident. It notes Arthur Hoggan and a journey to deliver a report, with unclear details about the event, location, or outcome.

Rene Barkgerrtny Ommiren Furusie Sb Boythwick Erie

Pet wrangle ends in court after stray dog attack

Local pet dispute summary appears to describe a courtroom action involving a dog and owner with unspecified dates and parties. No clear names or organizations readable. The fragment hints at a civil dispute over animal ownership or responsibility and a judicial proceeding.

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