Lagoon Birds and Coastal Walks Inspire Local Chronicle
A visitor recounts birder notes at the Lagoon near Portia and the coast, detailing species such as Grey Teal and Bour Winged Plovers, and describes tides, sandbank changes, and historical relics. The piece links wildlife, coastline changes, and potential tourism routes from Cape Grant to Bridgewater Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batt
Narrawong
Marcus Grasy
Maratino
Hanty
Blackness Point
Poiar Danger
Cape Grant
Battary Point
Bridgewater Lakes
Coen Road
Portland
J. L
Cuthbertean
Far South West Sapped by Tidal Storms and Locust Invasion
A fragment describes a desolate coast line ringed by peril and drought, then shifts to a late winter bird invasion. Musk, Rainbow, Purple crowned and Little Lorikests arrive in January feeding on nectar and apples. Lorikests split into four species, with distinct sizes and colors, as they adapt to pruning and feeding patterns observed by a bird watcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durin
Cummer
Garoine
Ciowara
Rifle Shooting and Cab Services Prominent in Portland
The report notes rifle shooting events with competitors Malcolm and Gegten and prizes, including a silver cup for the winner. It also mentions Portland cab services Wards Green Cab Taxis and Bardy’s Greet Cab Taxi offering prompt service, with contact at 203 day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iece Unt
Vanguard
C. Latta Motors
Bentinck St
A. McFadyen
Orm
Purdy Street
Marchant Opticians
Collins
Mele
Voartine Portland
Heywood
Vera McEachern
Orgeniet Scots Church
Portlant
E. Hogan
Ama
Parey St
Mr. Grant
South Portland
Orfland
Slise
J. H. Jarrett
Percy Street
Portlan
Crea
Oman
Mt Mae's
Pere
Coles Ee Ratoni
Fl. Stanford
Elder, Smith & CO
J. A. Stanford
Rena
Ballarat PG
Saruet Very
Dalgety & Company
Coomlan Soars
WAL Doweton
Ballarat
Megtest
Omstyman's
Bel
Anseit Roadways
Roadlers
MATL
Nature Notes
Nave Bas
Besant A. Gervie
Murate Gare
Muir
Dimboola
Rip
Ararat
Leant
Tera
Malcolm
John Gegten
Bene
Ac Tim
Jones
Portland Ride Diebember
Land-Rover
A.nest Ma
Voruettny
Rene
Fee
L. E. Barber Warrnambool
Alan Miller
Henry Street
Meat of
Howard
Shaw's Machinery & Estate
Gawler Stanet
Oceanic Dry Cleaners
Bakercy Street
Portlan Erat Dea
Wane G
G. Callander. & CO
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