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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
3
The council discussed moving influenza hospital patients to a private facility if needed and using two wards at the gubane hospital for overflow. They also considered a £2000 loan for road works, tree planting near the hospital, and drainage questions affecting North Port and nearby properties.
Dr Hogan and others push Mr Doyle to fund or share the drainage culvert project. The council debates costs and fairness, noting Doyle may sink the drain and offer to cover part of the expense. The mayor and Cr Hislop weigh government role, property benefits, and the need to proceed with council and ratepayer inputs.
The council discussed whether land improvement should be funded by Doyle and if he should pay a third of the expense. An amendment to require Doyle to contribute one third passed, with Hislop and Marshall opposing the change. The aim is to approach the Shire about matching funds while Doyle’s contribution remains a key condition.
International Harvester Company advertising district agent JARRETT lists machinery for farm, orchard, dairy and stationary lines and a stock of dup meats. seeking inquiries.
The report notes sale prices for cows and pigs with buyers paying from £5/5 to £4/15 and higher bids. store stock and young pigs eased slightly while heavy stock ranged to £18/6 and beyond. Prices varied with condition, buyers and agents seeking value in the day’s market.
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