Railways face delays as motor traffic cuts rail use
On Tuesday and Wednesday a visiting panel including the Mayor discussed Portland traffic, wheat transport, and road crossings. They noted growing car numbers, blamed private autos for declining train services, and promised to study earlier Portland connections and platform safety while stressing wheat shipments and cross country schedule fixes.
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Clapp
Portland
Percy Effect
Clopp
North Portland
Diroda
Melbourne
Portiang
Kia Department
Williamstown
Balmoral
Hamilton
Fegerd
Secoast
Heywood
Portlacd
Mir Clapp
Morth Portland
Elbletdh
Renee Eurasia
Moana
Ner
Borough Council discusses artesian bore and water supply concerns
Council members led by Mayor Dr H Wyatt debate bore water quality from Smiths suburb and possible bore near Smiths old ong, weighing costs for day labour, tests at Lake Sinclair, and reliance on bore vs softened mains. A joint district health inspector conference and municipal notices are also discussed.
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Public Heath
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Artesiao
Portland
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Nbul
Collyer
Hill
Wee Portland
Smith's
Dolar
Cr Dell
Dey Iabour
Cr Linchbery
Lake Sinclair
Drumberg
Thomas
Anglers’ Society
Dollar
Shire of Michamite
Shire of
Rouse
Came
Hamilton
de Cole
N.S.W
Department of Public Work
W. T. Bennett
Ting
Gan
Council Notes on Contracts and Local Road Work
The council reports progress on McMullen and Coulter contracts with extensions and tender actions for spalls and carting sod. A North Portland tender was accepted for 600 cable yards of sod stacking. Sanitary service tenders to be invited for October. Proposals cover lane work at Duttons Bluff and Flinders Park. Fixes planned for crossings, footpaths, and root damage near church and Trickey’s shop.
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J. McMullen
Jsemkins
K. Coulter
McMullen
South Portland
Portland
North Portland
Parker
Dutton's Bluff
Flinders Park
Clark
Letctober
Mivebbery
Hurd Street
Garden Street
Stuchberg
Apa
de Hill
Trickey
Parey Street
Church of England
Cogneil
Sropont
Ubin
Ypen
Percy
Tyrendarra Defeat Bridgewater Amid Slow Wicket
Tyrendarra beat Bridgewater with MacLeod taking three wickets as Bridgewater managed 26. Taylor bowled well for Tyrendarra while fielding and hospitality after play impressed players and spectators. The match featured lively exchanges between club officials and a note on rising egg prices.
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Bridgewater
Nick
White
Tyrendarre
Tyrendarrs
MacLeod
Taylor
J. Truben
Wales
Tyrendarka
Melbourne Mystery Driver Linked to Robberies Thrill Seeker Arrests
Melbourne dispatch reports a motorist used a siege to trap women in St Kilda and Elwood. Police pursued from Frankston to St Kilda where the suspect, tied to two robberies, was captured after surrendering to a constable. Samiel Aarons jailed briefly for drunken motor car charge. Lelie Taylor discharged on witness terms.
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St Kilda
Belbowria
Aydney
St Elwood
Cnet
St Kilde
Deweon
Auatralia
Samiel Aarons
Long
Frankston
Lelie Taylor
Evear
Bowling Results and Trophy for Gambier Hostions Club
The Portland Guardian prints the Bowing Club results from February 28 with Cruse leading wins in multiple rubbers and Mr Gambier achieving a 90 to 86 victory overall handicap triumph. John Campbell is noted for his long membership and the club awards a new trophy, honoring dedicated service.
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Selene
Reeulte
Dill
Errey
Pitman
Sibre
Yoong
Jave Vee Hirth
Keylor
Wright
Quick
Hocking
Robertagi
Milton
Jackson
Howland
Hill
Mt. Gambier
Tk Campbell
Burmort
Ran Brown
Tetale—Portisod
Mr Gambier
John Campels
D. Wyatt
Campbell
Top Dressing Tests Reveal Pasture Boosts
An agricultural society study from 1923 to 1924 tested top dressings on pasture plots in Portland and Bridgewater. Applying 1 cwt of phosphate to a six acre paddock increased growth by 50 percent versus unmanured sections, with second dressings showing continued gains. Trefoil spread due to phosphates crowded Breckes, indicating significant pasture improvements and broader implications for semiarid country between regional borders.
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Portland
Eee
Davy
Henry
N.S. PF
Hedditch
Bridgewater
Porlsnd
Onsbterioo
Sale
Pombe
Portland Noted For Its Rainy All Day Delights
Local voices mock the endless drizzle and celebrate a cheeky take on Portland life. Residents joke about rain filling daily routines and city quirks, referencing poets and humor to capture the mood and identity.
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Kero Bat
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Pioneer House
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