13 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1948
Page
1
The Wal Automobile Club of Victoria lists district representatives in Portland Center and Heywood with contact details for joining and road service information. Included are appointments for various towns such as Tyendarra Narrawong Ghanite Heywood and West Portland offering memorials and concrete services along with local carrier descriptions and a call for inquiries to the secretary.
An OCR fragment notes Calter Oils and Grease, Potato Whelemie P W Pty Ltd, Suger, McClintock's Vinegar, Myer's Emporium Delivery Agent and Green Cab Taxi advertising punctual service with a phone contact 203. The item presents a dispatch-like list of suppliers and a slogan promising on time service.
A Fulton general carrier Heywood agent for Deway Or sed Orme offers weekly service to Ballarat Market. Picked up and consigned on request. Fat and store cattle also tracked to Ballarat.
The Portland Co operative Butter Factory held its annual meeting outlining finances and operations for the year ending 1948. Directors approved receipts from butter milk powder and cream sales, noted depreciation and staff costs, and discussed planned plant improvements and a proposed dividend of 8 percent for fully paid shares. The chairman reported rising production to meet growing demand, with enhancements to drying capacity and milk receiving facilities, and commented on market prices and export prospects.
A garbled report details a dispute over a factory and its workers and the roles of individuals such as Mr Kerr and Robert Kerr. It mentions the government, a failed bridge project, and local entrepreneurship, with references to place names and dates that are unclear.
A fragmentary notice lists Soldiers' Memorial Hall Proet Mame ye te Loti DARTMOOR Wiel Diertrnear and Heywood Branch with contact details. It mentions Mr Cox LL.B. as a solicitor in constant attendance and a planning for weekly consult hours.
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