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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
4
A garbled report discusses new regulation curbing motor horn sounds and public meetings. It mentions Mr Burke MILA, Sewtowi, Mr Tange, and a political party, with references to incidents, crowd reactions, and wary anticipation of future actions amid a noisy political scene.
The document outlines proposed timetable changes for the Ararat to Hamilton rail line. It notes altered departure times, includes connections via Portland, and aims to improve efficiency for trains traveling west of Purvisland. It references speed, efficiency targets, and notes adjustments to morning and daily services.
An elderly community concert marked the Heywood Methoe Anniversary with a village gathering and school choir program. The event featured children performances including recitations and songs such as By the Zuyder Zee and Gypay Folk, with Mary Harclay and Margaret Stevens announced as two honorees and each presented with a small token. Supper followed, described as very successful, rounding out the village celebration.
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