Naturalists Club notes and wild life letters
A letter from the Naturalists Club discusses field notes on plant and animal life. Members describe local flora and seabirds and share observations from sites near Hamilton and the Glenelg area.
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
3
FATHERS' ASSOCIATION: elections and housing talks at meeting
The group re elected Dad J Bell as president and Dad E A Deutscher as secretary treasurer. A future group meet was set for Hamilton. Mr D McLeod spoke on soldiers land settlement and housing needs in country towns with new allocations. Members discussed land value disputes and valuation delays, urging action to help prospective buyers and soldiers' families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ded
State Council
Col. Alderson
R.S.L
Germany
Japan
D. McLeod
Coleraine
McLeod
Housing Commission
Victoria
Warrhambour
Hamilton
Tere
Dad Walls
Commonwealth
Dead Noske
Mexcod
Dad Gill
Casterton
Heywood
Moat Cass
White
Dad
Dad White
Oddfellown’ Hall
The Great Queue Cult Of Modern City Life
A reflective piece on queues in city life describing long lines for groceries tickets and services. The essay compares Melbourne cricket crowds and London bus etiquette to argue that orderly queues curb selfishness and grant liberty to many, despite perceived restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aLrnet
Tobacconi
Jdosk
Mt A
Army
Navy
Air Force
Camera Lm
Melbourne Oval
Bradman
Brandsland
Inet
Gview
London
St. Paul
Seer
Peregrine Falcon Escape During Bog Crossing
A narrator recalls laying down a cycle and crossing a bog when a peregrine falcon flapped its wings and flew away. The note contrasts bleak landscapes with a few outcrops and peat bow scenery, mentions a Christmas earthquake felt across northern England, and closes with personal hopes for letters and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowla la
England
Shetland
Sturdy Race Lavas From Casterton District Trainers
A San newspaper note from Mr M He Stapylten Bree of Tyrendurra East praises long serving trainers in the Casterton area. It mentions W Gavan at 76 riding and training, J A Stock at 85 guiding Auto King, and veteran Hanlon aged over 80 training and riding, with others like A J Brock also competing at Sandford May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlon
Fragmented Ideals On Order Versus Chaos In A Quoted Riff
A fragmented quotation extols order over chaos, arguing that cooperation and social structure yield a better life than self serving anarchy. The text emphasizes marching in tune and the world’s need for orderly conduct.
Local Branch Awards Scholarships For Children Of Servicemen
At the monthly meeting the group voted two scholarships worth 6 pounds a year for four years for children of servicemen. A list of eligible applicants was provided by the bend master who will notify the successful candidates. The annual meeting re elected the president and secretary. Delegates reported a useful conference on rehabilitation of servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFA
Te Bend
Dads’ Association
Nowy Te Woo
Casterton
Dat McLend
Melb
Dud
Bell
Dud Deuteche
Questa
Sitoun
Goddto
Development of Portland Port Fairy Harbour Project
Councillors at Port Fairy Borough Council reviewed a report on the Portardon harbor development and Major park scheme. Dr Hughes praised efforts to press authorities for Lede harbor growth and centralisation, noting benefits to Port Fairy and its harbor with overseas port potential. Dr Grows supported the initiative and predicted long term regional improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Fairy
Porthand Harbor
Hughes
Port Jord
Portland Cousell Bn
Lede
Gomt
Spaker
Porthond
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Scotland
Homer
Orkney
Lawis
Scdeanan
Phan Peronet
Fathers’ Association
Boldier
Plo
Meslet
Lake
Umbury
Micon
Portland
McKenzie
Garden ST
Ganford
Ppsland & Northern Co-Operative CO. Ltd
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Kei
LOCAL
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CO. Limited “& (Inc
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Geelong
ADVIC
Sereich
H. J. Westlake Motors
Percy Street
Collins
Pumpa & Sons
Percy
Osbourne Bros
Siuipping Butchers
Public Health Department
Caltex
Mees
Cal-Tex
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Persian Gulf
California-Texa
Bemace
Australia
W. M. Wilson
JR OF
Caltex Petroleum Products
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